If you are not yet familiar with The Exploding Whales, then let us be among the first to introduce you, as the band has recently released an album that breaches the boundaries of alternative rock, indie, and plenty of psychedelic and experimental attributes, along with a colorful but edgy approach that hits with an almost animated feel at times. This is a record that definitely knows how to jam. They bring on loads of pop sensibility and plenty of catchy rhythms, including th

Sun Raven returns with a new record that blends both of his most pertinent styles, bringing together elements of alternative and progressive rock, with hints of edgy overtone, gritty guitar work, and that heavy rock backbone, along with the smooth, cinematic, and vast tonalities that he brings to the table as well. As a fan of the artist, this is one of my favorite pieces he's released to date. This is because of that blend of the two big Styles he tends to a lot of the time.

A wildly eclectic new record from Tracy Bryant just dropped, and this album certainly runs the gamut of pop influence in different approaches. You have everything from jazz to rock, and so much more, all rolled into one record, which is pretty impressive to say the least. You also get a good chunk of contemporary pop in there. This is something I really loved about it because as the album unfolds, you get pieces of the artist. He's not really afraid to hold back in certain so

If you're not too familiar with the sounds of Skip Danko B-Movie Road Club, then let this be a bit of an introduction, as the band just released a new record that brings together some of the best elements of alternative, heavy rock drive, with spacious feels and undertones, along with cinematic backbone, and the whole thing thrives with a raw sort of energy that leans towards even a desert rock kind of aesthetic. The record is called Trippin' On A Chinese Market, and wastes v

The engulfing trip hop and alternative pop sounds of Fake Mannequin have returned in the form of a full LP that breaks boundaries and gives you bouts of late 90s underground nostalgia, along with a cinematic backdrop and loads of attitude, swagger, and detail, as the songs give off incredible sets of moods and combine loads of textures, building immense soundscapes and brilliant vibes. Composed Reality is an album that is brimming with character, which is nothing new for the

Nordly return with a new single that does an amazing job of speaking volumes for how the duo can create a bit of a spacious atmosphere while still giving off this roots folk style feel and aesthetic, and it's done by layering emotion with warm tonality that feels honest, but distant at the same time. So, to pick that apart a little deeper, some of the distant elements come from the reverb effect on the guitars, especially one slide guitar that is sort of laced through the son

John Jenkins returns with a new single that feels like a classic country tune, with roots undertones and a sort of old western cinematic aesthetic to it, which all works amazingly with the sentiment of the song itself. The single tells a story of someone falling on hard times, looking back on their mistakes, feeling like they've lost their way, and it really hits home for a lot of us. "I'll trade my tomorrows for just one yesterday" serves as one of the most potent lines in t

The new release from The Stone Souls comes through with a heavy-handed message that speaks volumes for how people are reacting to today's political agendas and climates, and also focuses a little bit on those of us who feel left out of everything altogether. "Bucking Bronco (vs. The Secretary of War)" absolutely feels like an anti-war single, and it definitely digs deep, brings a lot of elements to light, and has a unique approach in terms of delivering that message with a ve

It's been quite some time since I've heard a record blend rock and pop genres as seamlessly as it's done on the new album from Damefurk, The Breath of the Spiral. Throughout the course of the record, you get swirling psychedelic guitars, reminiscent of everything from alternative pop to post-punk and plenty in between, along with elements of indie rock, twangy guitars, experimental overtones, electronic fluctuation, and inspiration, and the whole thing creates an immense atmo

Country music’s fast-rising voice, D’Lee, is making her boldest move yet with the release of her energetic new single, “I’D BET ON YOU,” arriving alongside her highly anticipated sophomore album, “FIFTY-FIVE.” Building momentum through national recognition and a growing presence on Texas Country Radio, D’Lee continues to establish herself as one of the genre’s most exciting emerging artists. Following recent buzz from influential national media platforms and a breakthrough ru

An awaited new album from The Dave Black Expression has finally dropped, and with it comes a series of songs that lean towards a contemporary pop approach and soundscape, while telling amazing stories, at times with brilliant detail, all riddled with personality and authenticity, along with warm instrumentation and tones that really invite you along for the ride. A lot of the record features flowing guitar tones and welcoming vocals, and songs like "On A Day Like This" serve

A massively experimental and diverse record from C. Arden Hinds delivers everything from attitude-riddled rock to ambient and spacious soundscapes, with plenty in between, bringing out vast undertones, gritty riffs, and lush pallets that portray a lot of different sides of the artist's songwriting approaches. One of my favorite things about the record is that it is so eclectic in general. It really showcases someone who doesn't hold anything back. He's writing music for the s

A short but sweet alt-rock banger from Lives and Dolium brings out a sort of rambunctious attitude and approach, with thriving guitar work, and driving drums, along with a fat, thick low-end coming from the bass guitar, giving the entire track a robust feel that certainly packs a heck of a punch. "Shame" gives you the feeling of a late 90s alternative rock aesthetic, and this is mostly due to the vocals and guitar work. A lot of the guitar work comes through in layers, and th

The new release from Richard Green pulls together some elements of jazz, electronic, rock, pop, and more, putting them all together to create a very thick atmosphere that becomes riddled with deep-pocketed grooves, along with colorful textures and tones that start delivering high energy, and it's all completely infectious. There is something strangely cinematic about "Wasted Tears". The track utilizes really robust synthesizers to give it a lot of drive, along with a beat tha

The new EP release from The Mirrors does an amazing job of delivering what I would consider to be a cross of post-punk, progressive rock, and cinematic pop, all rolled into one seamless record that really has the ability to build a huge atmosphere by only a few songs in. Ambrosia is the kind of album you listen to with headphones on because it's probably the best way to soak in the vast tonalities and soundscapes that the record delivers from start to finish. Right from the g

A new single from Animalweapon recently dropped from Polychromatic Records brings together such spacious and vast undertones with elements of edginess lurking just beneath the surface, plenty of emotional push, descriptive lyrics that put you in the moment with the song, and a semi cinematic aesthetic that has a wonderful way of wrapping itself around you and keeping you right where it wants to. "Tug" blends plenty of elements of electronic music, utilizing synth pads to crea

An Anthemic new single released from Mot & Krid collaborates with Cindy Gomez and Rick Z. to create a very lush atmosphere but also a driving soundscape that comes through blending electronic with pop and a wonderfully placed rock over town that brings a little bit of edginess and blends amazingly with the synthesizers and vocals. "Believe" starts off with a bit of a flowing electronic sound, taking layered synthesizers and pads and letting them breathe to start creating a bi

The Cavernous recently released an EP that blends a multitude of electronic influences with elements of industrial, alternative, and dreamscape, all rolled into one record that delivers vast and almost haunting atmospheres along with robust layers of texture that build and create soundscapes you end up falling right into. The EP is dubbed The Amaranthine Trilogy Volume One: (Un)broken Circles, and it certainly doesn't waste a lot of time with its first track, "Something Speci

A thrashy new EP release from Afterbirth Cartoons delivers a punk rock Soiree that edges on elements of garage, riot rock, and plenty more, all infused with a righteous and thriving energy that hits hard and with a gritty sound and attitude that you can't turn away from. Listening to this EP gives you the feeling of seeing the band live. It's as if they recorded the entire thing live on the floor, in one room. It feels like everyone is feeding off of each other's energies the

Half Dizzy release a new record that spans the punk rock spectrum, giving loads of hooks, grit, and heavy handed, catchy songs through and through. This is the band's second album release and they didn't hold back. "All or None" stands tall amongst the songs with inventive riffs and powerhouse singing along with the title track "Yard Sale", being just a few that are more than notable. Check this record out if you love punk! BIO: Half Dizzy is a high-energy five-piece ska-punk