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Music Review: The Warning Release Everything's Falling
When the Villareal sisters hit the music scene in 2017, no one could have guessed just how quickly their career would take off. Four studio albums, 2 EPs, and a live album later, the trio from Monterrey, Mexico, also known as The Warning, are back and even more hard hitting in their songwriting with their August 28th release, Everything’s Falling.
Jodie Manthei
2 hours ago


Music Review: "HOOMAN AFTER ALL" - SiM
Japanese Reggae PUNX band SiM (Silence iz Mine) is no stranger to pushing the limits and trying something different when it comes to producing music, and with each release of a new album comes a new sound that is still very SiM. Even though they use their own mix of nu-metal, Punk, Reggae/Ska and Hip-Hop "HOOMAN AFTER ALL" SiM's 7th Full length album is a full-on tribute to the prime era of rock from the late nineties to the early nostalgic era of the 2000s.
Seth Parker
10 hours ago


Music Review: If Not for Me Album "Where the Light Begins to Fade"
If Not for Me's latest album, Where the Light Begins to Fade (via Thriller Records), is a powerful follow-up to the band's previous release, Everything You Wanted. The record balances crushing breakdowns, catchy melodies, and deeply emotional songwriting, creating an experience that feels both heavy and heartfelt. Throughout the album, the band explores themes of betrayal, grief, religious trauma, and heartbreak while continuing to expand their sound beyond what fans have h
Kayla Brown
3 days ago


Music Review: Empires in Orbit Release "Audiodrome"
I sat down to review Empires in Orbit's new release, Audiodrome, and I honestly wasn't sure what to expect. This is an artist I had zero background on, and within seconds of the first track, I realized this was something totally outside my normal wheelhouse. While that might turn some people off, it actually excited me. It was something new, something fresh, and something I could approach with zero expectations.
Randy Calica
Aug 20


Music Review: Holissstik to Release Debut Album August 14
Some albums ask to be heard, some demand to be heard and then there are records that seem determined to swallow the listener whole.
Holissstik’s debut album, Chapter 1: This Endless Solutude is one of those albums. Releasing 14 August, 2026, this album serves as the first installment in a multi album project courtesy of Norwegian multi-instrumentalist and producer, Tor-Helge Skei.
Emily Jean
Aug 11


Music Review: Motionless in White, Decades
There’s a lot that can be said about a band that’s been around for two decades. Motionless In White has been called many things over the years: some good, some bad, some ugly. But there’s one thing they can’t be called and that’s stagnant. The Scranton, PA metalcore group released their highly anticipated seventh studio album, aptly titled Decades, in celebration of the band’s 20 year anniversary.
Jodie Manthei
Jul 28


Music Review: The Pretty Reckless Album "Dear God"
In an interview with Loudwire in April, Momsen said,”...It almost has this feel of it [being] directly ripped out of my diary. You're really getting the inside of how my mind works on this one." She’s not wrong. Gone is the ambiguity in the songwriting, giving the listener more of a direct line to the vulnerability and assertiveness Momsen poured into the lyrics.
Jodie Manthei
Jul 7


Music Review: Ice Nine Kills Release Play Dead
Boston based Ice Nine Kills has spent the last decade sharing their love of the horror genre through their music, writing songs inspired by literary classics, movies, and video games, including Resident Evil (“Rain Day” ~ Welcome to Horrorwood: The Silver Scream 2). The most recent addition to their ever-growing macabre discography is “Play Dead”, written for the tenth anniversary of the popular video game, “Dead By Daylight.”
Jodie Manthei
Jun 29


Music Review: Shawn James New Album- Passage
With Passage, Shawn James delivers another powerful collection of songs that blends folk, blues, soul, and rock into a deeply personal listening experience. The album showcases the raw storytelling and unmistakable vocals that have become hallmarks of James’ career while exploring themes of perseverance, transformation, and self-discovery. Released on June 12, 2026, Passage marks the latest chapter in an already impressive catalog.
Mandolyne Eleazar Alstede
Jun 12


Music Review: Remnants Release "Bend/Break"
Remnants, a Metal band from Indianapolis is collecting followers and catching attention in the metal scene with the release of their new single, “Bend/Break.” It is now available on streaming platforms. A masterfully crafted music video by Roland Street was also released on YouTube.
Karie Henkel
Jun 11


Music Review: Evanescence Release Sanctuary
Since their massive debut album Fallen hit the airwaves in 2003, Evanescence has maintained a steady presence in the hard rock/goth rock scene, surviving a not so amicable departure of a founding member and a 6-year hiatus between their self-titled album 3rd album and Synthesis. On June 5th, 2026, they released their 6th studio album, Sanctuary. At first listen, it’s a collection of mid-tempo, melodramatic songs that made the group a mainstay in the emo/goth scene for the las
Jodie Manthei
Jun 8


Music Review: Violet Grohl; Be Sweet to Me
I sat down to listen to Violet Grohl's "Be Sweet to Me" with very low expectations. I try to walk into listening to all new albums with optimism. But not a lot of music being put out by 20-year-olds that I relate to. Famous musicians' children making music is such a mixed bag. But Dave Grohl is one of my all-time favorite musicians. Foo Fighters is a top 5 favorite band. So, I had to give Violet Grohl a chance. I am so glad I did it.
Randy Calica
Jun 8


Music Review: Kurt Deimer; A Grog is Born
So, I sat down to listen to Kurt Deimer's new album "A Grog is Born". I didn't look at the track list. I didn't do any research, just a total blind listen.
The first track, "In Deep", caught me by surprise, it was a catchy nice fun beat and then I heard this familiar voice. Mind you I didn't know anything about Kurt Deimer, all I could think was who is that voice I know I have heard before of course it was the unmistakable unique voice of Josh Todd of Buckcherry.
Randy Calica
Jun 8


Music Review: Lauren Sanderson Drops "Lauren"
Lauren Sanderson released a brand-new album in May titled LAUREN. The first track, “Come Say Sum,” feels like getting hit with the best feeling possible. It has everything you could want. The song has angst, energy beyond belief, and a relatable, hypnotic sensation that leaves the listener wanting more. The bratty attitude behind every word is electric.
Juliana Story
Jun 7


Music Review: Shinedown Release Eighth Studio Album "EI8HT"
After a year and half in the making, rock radio juggernauts Shinedown released their eighth studio album (Atlantic Records), on May 29th, 2026. Appropriately titled EI8HT, the offering comes 4 years after the 2022 release of Attention Attention and boasts a whopping 18 song track list that has already spawned 7 singles, including “Young Again”, which was simultaneously released with the album.
Jodie Manthei
May 31
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