The presently Chicago-based musician Tim Kasher is known for several things, but primarily, he’s celebrated for his work as a solo artist and his position as frontman of Cursive. Tim’s signature voice, witty lyrical parts and addictive guitar sounds have translated into his solo work that first debuted with…

Northeastern alternative pair Javelin have a fresh 10-track record that was released March 5. These musicians fuse elements from many genres such as hip-hop and indie rock, melded with electronic moments.

Hi Beams begins with “Light Out,” an ‘80s pop-influenced catchy number laced with soprano vocals and a foundation…

Knoxville, TN-based hard rock duo Annandale are a feverish combination whose musical intensity has resulted in their current EP, Moving Forward. The five-track disc comes onto the listener strongly with “This Fight,” a song in which vocalist Ashley Grennor flaunts her range while guitarist Chad Grennor explores his chops.…

Being a native of Auckland, New Zealand, singer-songwriter Simon Spire has had a foot in the door of two places since his transition to New York City. With a following in his home country, the musician is braving the city and making his rounds over here. This Kiwi’s ultimate…

Northeastern band Golden Bloom have a subtle pop flare to their indie rock roots and sound as a constant. These traits shine through on the first number, “Flying Mountain,” off of their five-track EP, No Day Like Today. This song begins with all of the bells and whistles (mostly…

Las Vegas-based alt rock outfit Imagine Dragons have come to life and every radio station in the civilized world this year. The band’s debut release, Night Visions, is an album that’s been a long time coming for the guys. They’re currently taking the globe by storm in 2013 with…

Shake My Head is the title of the third full-length album to come from the masterminds in the group, Spider Bags. Opening this record with a sound that comes on strong, “Keys To The City” is a fast, upbeat ride of a song with an old school punk vibe…

Musicians Shannon Whitworth and Barrett Smith have collaborated on this compilation of covers that’s been dubbed Bring It On Home. Beginning with the title-track, “Bring It On Home To Me,” this pair flaunt the meshing quality that their voices have with one another. Originally written by Sam Cooke, the…

Recorded in New Brunswick, TriFlection is the most up-to-date work from the local metal trio, Split Point. This group sticks to an old school metal style of musicianship underneath a blend of guttural singing and screaming. “Vision,” the album opener, takes on a Disturbed-like feel with a weighted lead…

Originally founded in Wilmington, DE, Plow United sprang to life from the foundation of a mutual love of punk rock between its members. Throughout the ‘90s, the band pounded out records and toured constantly, not entirely aware of the recognition that was swirling around their name. After a 15-year…