When listening through “Strings”, the latest single from MA native Michelle Forziati, a lot of generic taglines popped into out head with some of the better ones manifesting as such: “Can an artist be more catchier?” (Obviously read in a Chandler Bing-style inflection), “No sophomore slump with this second single!” [...]
The best concept albums are the ones that can be picked apart and separated yet still enjoyed outside of the main event. Some bands manage to pull that off, others don’t (We once saw Mastodon 3 times in the same year performing Crack The Skye all the way through and, [...]
You know when Clutch went full on jam band? We’re not talking Phish or Grateful Dead but more just embracing the Rawk, experimenting and doing whatever it takes sonically to make it happen which, in their case, meant completely shedding that metallic crunch of their first two records (The self-titled [...]
To say Happy Little Clouds is having a banner year is kind of a big understatement this deep into 2024. Following what we think was a standout appearance in Dave Habeeb’s gorgeous Beautiful Was The Fight documentary (Have you managed to see it yet???) and two crushing new singles to [...]
There’s a reason certain albums/artists make it onto our new year preview list without hearing a note and just the whiff or mention that something is coming down the line. In most cases, that’s due to either the collective talent involved having some past releases (Together or with other bands) [...]
Holy hell is it possible to get more ethereal? Glisten even more?? Become more lush??? Lusher even???? If you’re The Shallows then that answer will irrevocably always be “YES!” Especially when talking about upcoming new single “Dust And Sun” which dials everything up for a faster paced foray into their [...]
