Following the inevitable leak of their newest album, Beggars, and a family illness that brought their tour with Manchester Orchestra to a screeching halt, Thrice is getting back on track. Although they received praise for the four-part album project, The Alchemy Index, the alternative quartet is focusing more…
Terrible Things: Not As Bad As It Seems
Apparently when you put together former members of Taking Back Sunday, Coheed & Cambria, and Hot Rod Circuit you get Terrible Things. This trio already knows the hard work and dedication it takes to make it out in the music world and it shows that they have wasted…
Hooray For Earth: Three Cheers For Our Planet
Formed in 2006, Hooray For Earth is a transplanted NYC rock group from Boston. This four-piece group has a sound that is rooted deep in pop rock, but is full of group vocals and tons of synths that are definitely reminiscent of ‘80s synth pop. Getting ready to…
Pontiak: Driving Off
Three guys on a farm somewhere in Virginia share three things: A mom, a dad, and a passion for music. After moving around from band to band, the Carney brothers decided to stick together and formed Pontiak. This trio is all about making psychedelic stoner rock music that…
Dr. Acula: Don’t Get Goosebumps
Dr. Acula seems to have a thing for R.L. Stein. Almost every one of their songs is named after a Goosebumps book. They even packaged their first EP inside Goosebumps from their own personal collections. Their newest album, The Social Event Of The Century, dropped last month and showcases the…
Karma To Burn: What Goes Around, Comes Around
After a seven-year hiatus, Karma To Burn is back and spent all of last year burning through the U.S. and Europe to let everyone know it. Now after dropping their newest album, Appalachian Incantation, this instrumentals-only metal band is headed out on tour once again. Their new album,…
Dejha Colantuono: Sweet Like Tea, Burns Like Vodka
There is no doubt that this girl is a musical powerhouse and an up-and-coming artist with lots of potential. Dejha Colantuono can sing, write music, play multiple instruments and has even just released her first solo album, Tea & Vodka. With her roots deep in rock and roll, this native…
Hip Hop Karaoke: New Spin On The Classics
The first thought that comes to mind when you hear the word karaoke isn’t exactly pretty. However, at The Hip Hop Karaoke Championship, there is no need to fear tone deaf drunks wallowing in their sorrow. These performers have battled it out at Regionals and are the best of the…
Cynic: Don’t Be So Cynical
Upon seeing the name Cynic , I immediately figured they would be your typical screaming, extremely loud and barely distinguishable music type of band. Fortunately, this metal-meets-jazz group was nearly the exact opposite. With their intense mix of soft vocals and darker growls combined with their fast and extremely technical…
Locksley: Robin Hood’s Merry Men
Locksley isn’t just the place where the story of Robin Hood came from. This four-piece band from Wisconsin shares the name and can sure give the Merry Men a run for their money. Overly happy lyrics fueled by the sounds of catchy power-pop riffs are Lockley’s ride to the top.…
