SPICE Up The Alt Ante On Brilliant 7″ A Better Treatment

18 November 2021 By jesse Leave a Comment

After experiencing the dismal new Dune firsthand I have concluded that the only spice needed in my life should come from Penzeys’s or from the Los Angeles-based outfit that we’re talking about in this post you’re currently reading. You read that right, folks! I didn’t like the new Dune! No, wait. The only SPICE being mentioned in these pages from now on concerns the killer band who put out one of our most favorite records of 2020 and who has an equally killer new EP slated for release soon.

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SPICE Capture Lightning In A Bottle, Create A Modern Alternative Classic On Self-Titled Debut

30 June 2020 By jesse Leave a Comment

Sure, there will be more and have been some massive albums from some huge artists in 2020 but, looking at my current tally for favorites of the year, I truly believe that this is the year of the underdog. Like SPICE.

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Tempers Go Dark And Dreamy On Modern Electronica Masterpiece Private Life

24 October 2019 By jesse Leave a Comment

Tempers produce the kinds of earworms that you WANT to have stuck in your head for all time. For me, it was “Further” off 2017’s Fundamental Fantasy which initially hooked me and, without trepidation, I continually welcome any and all new music from the New York-based duo bringing us to this point in time and the imminent release of Private Life, their third full-length of dreamy dark Electro.

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Drab Majesty Pull Light From The Dark On Tribute 7″ Oak Wood

7 September 2017 By jesse Leave a Comment

You ever have a song that completely pushes you over the edge of REALLY wanting to shell out some dough to go to a show? Let me rephrase that: Do you ever find yourself hearing a song that compels you to buy tickets to a show by an artist that you’ll ALREADY be seeing in the same week in a different state/venue? Once you hear the latest by Drab Majesty, I’m sure you’ll agree with my current feels as well. [Read more…]

Drab Majesty Go Darker With The Demonstration

13 January 2017 By jesse Leave a Comment

With a distinct sound soaked in Goth and New Wave, Drab Majesty’s latest album also benefits from subtle odes to bands like Bauhaus, Sisters of Mercy, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Gene Loves Jezebel, and Psychedelic Furs. While that impressive list of comparable legendary scene bands should be enough to pique interest, it’s the strength of Drab Majesty’s own songs that will make sure you stick around for more. [Read more…]

Youth Code Deliver Beyond Epic Sophomore Album With Commitment to Complications

9 September 2016 By jesse Leave a Comment

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In jumping back into the writing saddle this week and seeing Youth Code for the first time live since Eye Vs Spy recently, I realized I neglected to review their latest masterpiece (Which also happened to be on our “Top 16 for ’16” list). Here’s the reason: some records come out and I enjoy them so much that honestly, I forget to review them because whatever I type won’t do the product justice. [Read more…]

Youth Code Preview Upcoming Sophomore Outing With New Single “Anagnorisis”

5 November 2015 By jesse 1 Comment

Like most other blogs, sites, what have you…at the end of the year I compose a list of not only what was great about the year but also what I think is worth checking out in the next year. [Read more…]