Cubicle Zombie, the recent EP from Boston-area songwriter Weather McNabb, is a clever ode to a nation of working stiffs yearning for something brighter than the fluorescent graveyard they labor in. “Fleeing from screen to screen,” McNabb’s zombies are fighting their way out of the corporate nine-to-five grind, much like McNabb herself fought to make her… Continue reading EP Review: Weather McNabb’s Cubicle Zombie
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Album Review: Save Me by Neurotix
Neurotix ‘s debut full-length Save Me immediately brings the Nirvana vibes. Its songs are anthemic, fuzzy, and sparsely arranged, with nasal vocals would at times be at home in a Green Day or Rancid song. I disagree with the Chicago band’s statement that grunge has been “mostly obsolete” since Kurt Cobain’s death — but I appreciate… Continue reading Album Review: Save Me by Neurotix
Nocturnal Animals Read the Writing on the Walls
Atlanta pop-rock band Nocturnal Animals are gearing up to release their sophomore EP, Writing on the Walls, on October 12, 2018. Alternative Control reviewed their first EP, Dark Lit Places; this new one is similarly catchy and shows a progression in songwriting. Critics have compared the band to Green Day and Fall Out Boy. Check… Continue reading Nocturnal Animals Read the Writing on the Walls
Album Review: Elza’s Nothing’s Wrong
Vancouver singer/songwriter Elza has been hard at work on her debut full-length Nothing’s Wrong, coming out November 2nd, 2018. The follow-up to her 2014 EP Glories, Nothing’s Wrong is a laid-back, artsy pop offering that is sure to make its way onto many “chill” playlists. I wasn’t sold on the single “Swayed,” and there were… Continue reading Album Review: Elza’s Nothing’s Wrong
EP Review: The Thirds’ Dork Matter
Weezer was the first influence that came to mind when listening to The Thirds’ new EP Dork Matter. Self-released on May 25th 2018, the Oneonta, New York band’s sophomore offering dials up the Buddy Holly and destroyed sweaters on second track “Say a Few.” (The first track, “Buncha Nerds,” is more of an intro/voiceover than a song.) … Continue reading EP Review: The Thirds’ Dork Matter
Single Review: Sinoptik’s Standalone Syndrome
Ukrainian indie rockers Sinoptik just released a new single, “Standalone Syndrome.” Says the band, “This story is about the hardship of being yourself in this reality. Reality itself can leave just a tiny ghost in your identity. You did all you possibly can, and still you didn’t get anywhere near your aim. But you will… Continue reading Single Review: Sinoptik’s Standalone Syndrome
Listening Lately: Sarah Golley, Laini and the Wildfire, and White (The Band)
Something has been going on in our local social media world lately: singer-songwriter Sarah Golley has organized a Facebook group called CT Original Musicians-Master List where people can discuss The Scene and promote their own music and the music of others. I’m happy to find many talented women musicians in the group, which is something… Continue reading Listening Lately: Sarah Golley, Laini and the Wildfire, and White (The Band)