While they have been active since 1997, the unsigned quartet from the San Francisco Bay Area has never put out a full-length CD. Coming into this year, the thrash metal band had released four demos, an EP back in 1998 and a self-titled compilation album in 2001. Continuing the…

Songs Of Praise And Scorn (due out Feb. 21, 2012) is the debut album of zero-to-hero success story Christopher Paul Stelling. Having graduated from playing for fans on the platforms of New York City subways, the majority of Stelling’s inaugural work was recorded above an active funeral home in…

Kacey Underwood and Alice Costelloe joined forces as Big Deal just last year. The duo has already proven their credibility with successful album Lights Out. The CD is well constructed with the sounds of a strumming acoustic guitar and the harmony of both male and female vocals.

With eerie…

Neo-soul and trip-hop artist Anomie Belle is back with her fourth release of 2011, Machine. The opening cut, “Slither,” features soft, minimalistic drums and magical synths, which augment Belle’s strong voice. Opting for a funkier beat, “Machine” focuses on how self-absorbed people are today. Boston’s own Mr. Lif spits…

Tender Mercies is comprised of Counting Crows members Dan Vickrey and Jim Bogios as well as Kurt Stevenson and Patrick Winningham. Their self-titled debut album tells the story of bandmates Dan, Kurt and Patrick, and the journey they’ve taken from their early playing days in the ‘90s to the…

A compilation of B-sides and rarities, Disturbed have released their longest album (almost 61 minutes long) to date with The Lost Children. The band kicks off the album in great fashion with “Hell.” David Draiman sings to perfection while Dan Donegan throws in some impressive riffs. The combination makes…

New York-based People Get Ready have just released their self-titled debut EP. The CD manages to showcase the abilities of the band in just four tracks, each providing a unique twist to People Get Ready’s traditional indie rock sound. This talented quartet has created a simple recording that is…

The American heavy metal outfit Riot is back at it again for their 14th album. Formed in 1975, Riot has undergone countless lineup changes over the years but they never seem to disappoint their fans. Released on Nov. 22, Immortal Soul attacks you from every angle as Tony Moore…

Katie Pearlman’s third release, Girls Like Us, is a country-rock disc full of positive songs for girls of all ages. After being inspired by some of the hardships women have faced, Pearlman stepped out from behind the drum kit and took a spot center stage with an acoustic guitar…

   Washington D.C.’s Talia Segal has released a remarkable album titled The Thing Itself. This passionate creation is dripping with emotion, optimism and talent. The youthful vocals of Segal are showcased perfectly in these 10 tracks that address the issues of family, nostalgia and unrequited love.

The Thing Itself…