Dutch singer songwriter Lucas Thijs creates music reminiscent of the 90’s while blending modern pop rock stylings. I had the honor of interviewing Lucas recently and chatted with him about all things music, inspiration, side projects and more! Be sure to check this guy’s Backspace EP out from April of this year – All 4 songs are well-crafted beyond measure! For more Lucas Thijs… Website Instagram Soundcloud Spotify Continue reading Interview: Lucas Thijs
I have a confession to make: “My name is Abbey and I have been a massive Tegan and Sara fan since I was 18 (circa 2005)” Ok, so maybe it’s not a big and bad, super dark secret or anything and anyone who knows me personally knows this, but whatever. Like any real life love story where you fall hard, I remember it like it was yesterday when I first heard a song of their’s. Practically all the details, I kid you not. I first discovered Tegan and Sara while listening to Sirius Radio back in 2005. I had a … Continue reading RANK’D – Tegan and Sara
We are serving up yet another batch of music reviews for you by international musicians and artists that are TOTALLY worth your time. We hope you find something you like below! If you do, shoot us a comment below the article telling us your favorite pick from this list and why! SINGLES Dead Naked Hippies – Rare U.K. – Grunge/Alternative Rock Release Date: August 29, 2018 We already knew that the Hippies had depth to them thanks to their previous single Guillotine, but it appears that they are far from finished with their holy crusade of empowering others … Continue reading Mad Props – 09.19.2018
From time-to-time, we like to share with you some of the hot-off-the-presses vids that have dropped by amazing and fresh global artists… ENJOY! Eliza Shaddad – This is My Cue U.K. – Indie Alpines – Out of View U.K. – Alternative Dance Dustin Tebbutt – Satellite Australia – Neo-Folk Subsonica – Bottiglie rotte (Broken Bottles) Italy – Electronic Rock Babes Wodumo – Ka Dazz South Africa – Gqom INNA – No Help Romania – Pop Dilly Dally – Doom Canada – Alternative Rock Lemaitre – Big Norway – Electronic Body Type … Continue reading ON FIRE: MVs
Of The Galactic Grandeur U.K. | Dream Pop/Indie Dream Pop. Mmm… I could listen to it all day if I allowed myself to. I tend to always be on the prowl for things I’ve never heard before, whether they be veteran artists or newcomers. Cosmic Strip is one of those artists that just sort of fell into my lap and one that I will be watching closely as they release their first ever EP at the end of August! INTRO/HISTORY/BACKGROUND FACTS: Based in London and brand spankin’ new as far as I can tell They only have 3 songs out … Continue reading COSMIC STRIP
Mad Props is the segment replacing Meh or Yeh Music Reviews because we figured, “why waste time talking about music we don’t like when we can talk about the music we DO like?!” From time to time, we will even have reviews of tracks and albums that haven’t even dropped yet! Below you will find a smorgasbord of music reviews to enjoy! SINGLES FREEDUMB. Stuck in a Dream Available May 25, 2018 Norway | Punk With a different approach to their aggressive punk stylings, the newest single by Freedumb. is a peek into the evolution of what punk can … Continue reading Mad Props – 05.17
The country without a continent, New Zealand is a place full of natural, eye-popping wonders, an accent that is pretty dreamy and a music scene that has blossomed in big ways during the past two decades or so. And no, we’re not just talking about Lorde. May is known as Music Month in NZ, formed as a way to promote the creation of music by native kiwis, and my, oh my, has it worked! Here’s a short run down of some of my personal favorite NZ artists and bands. ALIEN WEAPONRY Thrash Metal Sounds like… a modern-day warrior cry … Continue reading SPOTLIGHT: NEW ZEALAND
Radically Refined Nostalgia South Korea | Surf Rock/Indie I am allergic to athleticism, let me just get that out of the way, first and foremost. And yet, here I am, dreaming of surfing waves, hanging on for dear life with my “tootsies” to a board that is the only thing keeping me afloat against kegs and barrels. However, I would be what surfers call “clucked” (being scared of waves) if I actually went for it in real life. Thanks to Say Sue Me, I can continue to imagine the impossible all because of their “far out” ditties. INTRO/HISTORY/BACKGROUND BAND FACTS: … Continue reading Say Sue Me
If you are new to reading my reviews, unfamiliar with what these reviews consist of and how I “rate”them, let me explain. I am not “out to get any artist or band” I am not here to tear anyone down, only to give my opinions on what my head, ears and heart hear and take in. I WILL NOT use star ratings or number systems to get my opinion across because well, I’d rather not. I’d rather just say yay or nay FOR ME and move on with my life. Lastly, don’t take my reviews as concrete facts about an … Continue reading Meh or Yeh Music Reviews: 03.30
Coffee isn’t the only thing being exported out of Colombia… music is, too! Sure, most of you have heard of Shakira, Juanes and Bomba Estéreo, but we wanted to present to you 5 different artists that you may have missed. Colombia has a very rich and satisfying music scene unbeknownst to most. So, here are five quick picks of our’s! Emilia | ElectroPop “Music found in it’s natural habitat – the urban cosmos” The solo project of bassist Juanita Carvajal, the electropop ensemble under the pseudonym Emilia gifts listeners with galactically groovy music full of catchy pop hooks … Continue reading Spotlight: Colombia
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