When I first got this assignment, I can honestly say I had never heard of The Big Ol' Nasty Get Down but after reading the lineup of musicians that were contributing to this project, I was so intrigued. I was pretty sold when I saw that members of two of my all-time favorite bands (Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam). However, looking over the musician lineup I went into this review expecting one thing and got something completely different. I really was expecting something

By A Thread is a post-hardcore band from Vancouver, Canada. They came out swinging in 1999 with “The Last of the Daydreams,” and has been a cornerstone of the Canadian post-hardcore scene. Following their debut, By A Thread released a self-titled album in 2011. They are now back with their new album, “Mirrored Life,” which is set to release on September 12th, 2025, on Spartan Records.   

Wolfgang Van Halen has been steadily forging his own path in the world of hard rock for the last 4 years with the release of Mammoth in 2021 and Mammoth II in 2023. With the upcoming release of Mammoth III (10/24/25), the world is in prime position to take notice of the Grammy nominated multi instrumentalist musician.

The powerhouse band that is Dance Gavin Dance is releasing "Pantheon," their 11th full-length record on September 12th, 2025, via Rise Records. Dance Gavin Dance has been a band that isn’t afraid to push boundaries and fuse post-hardcore, funk, metalcore, and pop to create a unique sound that is truly their own.

THRICE IS BACK, BABY!!! Now that I've got my initial “oh hell yeah” out of the way, Thrice is back with a new single, “Albatross,” and a new album, “Horizon/West,” set to release on October 3rd. I have been a fan of Thrice since hearing “Stare at the Sun” off the album “The Artist in the Ambulance” that was released 22 years ago… god, I feel old saying that. But we're here to talk about “Albatross,” and I am here to say that everything about this song and video is incredible.

FERMENTOR is an instrumental metal duo featuring Dylan Marks on drums and Adam Wollach on guitar. Since their formation in 2008, they have released EPs in 2008, 2011, and 2015, along with full-length albums in 2020 and 2023. In January 2025, FERMENTOR unveiled a 17-track album titled “Release Me.” Following this release, the band began releasing singles weekly in anticipation of their forthcoming album “Agreement,” set to be released on August 15th, 2025.  

Reggae artist Double Tiger returns with his newest single “Yearning” featuring the legendary riddims Sly & Robbie. The soulful single blends the roots of classic reggae warmth with modern dub textures. From the beginning, "Yearning" presents a smooth, catchy rhythm that naturally makes you nod your head, radiating vibes that bring joy.

I definitely didn’t wake up thinking I’d be reviewing music today. Honestly, I’ve been buried in deadlines, fighting off some kind of low-budget plague, and generally trying to maintain the illusion of adult functioning from my couch. And then boom an email shows up inviting me to review a release. Against all logic, I felt a spark. Turns out, no matter how fried I am, new music still cuts through the static. Some habits die hard and I’m always curious, especially

Halestorm is set to release their 6th full length studio album, Everest, on 8/8/2025.  This album has been a couple of years in the making.  They took their time and didn’t rush through the process in one sitting.  Halestorm fought tooth and nail for everything on this album to be truly authentic and true to themselves. 

It's time for a new review. Up today is Halocene featuring Holding Absence, "Bite My Tongue". Halocene has been my one of my favorite finds of 2025. They find a way to blend crunchy guitar riffs that just blend so perfectly with lead singer Addie Amick's sweet but powerful voice.

On Friday, June 20th, Muse unleashed “Unravelling”, their first new offering since the 2022 release “Will Of The People.” It’s a sonically weighty track that fans are hoping is the first single off of the UK trio’s tenth studio album rumored to be released some time next year. Never a group to shy away from blending genres and experimenting with new sounds. And as expected, “Unravelling” doesn’t fit into any one category except for distinctly Muse.

June 6, 2000, twenty-five years ago the trio of music men known as Rascal Flatts released their self-titled debut album. Fast forward 25 years and over 40 major music awards later. The band is back together and collecting guest members for each track of their latest album. It had been 8 years since their last studio album. The joining forces have dropped a REFUELED album.

When I first sat down to review Love and a .38's new single "Revelation" the plan was to do one listen and just give a hot take first impression. I wanted to give just a raw unfiltered take but then something strange happened. Something that musically doesn't happen to me often. I was at a total loss of words.

Earlier this month Eric Church released a new album ‘Evangeline vs. Machine’. Church has been working hard in and out of the Studio. During

You have been waiting for fresh Styx material since 2021 with unbroken patience, and— at long last— you've finally got it. On May 28th, the