Do you like Weezer? Do you like not being a loser? Then you need to listen to Monster Eats Pilot’s new full-length, Stoner Meat Pistol. The New Haven rock band features Dan Verner on guitar, Marc Allen on bass, and Simon Tuozolli on drums, with all three members contributing vocals. Their album release show is… Continue reading Album Review: Monster Eats Pilot’s Stoner Meat Pistol
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EP Review: Sir Cadian Rhythm (Self-Titled)
Alternative rock fans will be interested to hear Long Island’s Sir Cadian Rhythm, a quintet that combines many musical influences to create a funky, poppy blend. Their debut EP, released February 7, boasts very strong rhythm section interplay and vocals that will have all the girls falling in love. But don’t take my word for… Continue reading EP Review: Sir Cadian Rhythm (Self-Titled)
Album Review: Whale Fall’s The Madrean
With their second album The Madrean, Los Angeles band Whale Fall presents an intelligent and multilayered instrumental work of art. To say it’s cinematic is almost obvious, and unsurprisingly several members have past soundtrack credits on projects ranging from The X-Files to The Help. The Madrean is named after a vast desert region in the southwestern U.S.… Continue reading Album Review: Whale Fall’s The Madrean
Joker Isn’t That Wild: A Review of Father John Misty’s I Love You, Honeybear
Fleet Foxes is one of the best American bands around right now. I really believe that to be true. With the gentleness of Nick Drake, rustic anthems of Crosby, Stills and Nash and the quiet reverence of Simon & Garfunkel combined, Fleet Foxes is a folk rock utopia. I’m talking about music that paints pictures… Continue reading Joker Isn’t That Wild: A Review of Father John Misty’s I Love You, Honeybear
EP Review: Ape Men’s Zero
Not at all a zero, this album is poorly named. Ape Men is described on their Facebook page as, “Edgy indietronica formed on the post Iron Curtain fringe of the European Union.” Sounds fancy! It is pretty fancy, actually. I haven’t listened to electronica since I was smoking pot in Joe and Krista’s dorm room… Continue reading EP Review: Ape Men’s Zero
Blood and Wine: A Review of Ensiferum’s One Man Army
So if you’re an Ensiferum fan, why are you even reading this review? Just go ahead and pick up their new album One Man Army. Because chances are, you already know what you’re going to get. In fact, when dealing with most folk metal bands, there’s never a degree of total surprise. Sure there… Continue reading Blood and Wine: A Review of Ensiferum’s One Man Army
Grown Up Avenger Stuff: Your Friendly Neighborhood Rock Band
Independent Music Promotions sent us the new single from North Carolina rockers Grown Up Avenger Stuff — and with a band name like that, how could we not give the song a listen? “Pins” is a fun slice of indie pop that builds from a single guitar to a raucous house party. Check out the… Continue reading Grown Up Avenger Stuff: Your Friendly Neighborhood Rock Band