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By: Chris D’Alessandro – There’s a new Queens of the Stone Age’s album called …Like Clockwork and it’s well worth the six-year wait. As soon as you click ‘play,’ the lyrics command you to stay attentive, anticipating the next dizzying era of the band: “Don’t look, just keep your eyes peeled.” “Keep Your Eyes Peeled” features … Continue reading
By: Adam Harrison (@AdamRHarrison) – It’s nice not having to wait another 14 years for a new Alice in Chains album. The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here is the Seattle grunge/alternative rockers’ second album with new singer William DuVall, and follows up their 2009 album, Black Gives Way to Blue. The new album’s controversial title refers to a religious theory … Continue reading
By: Shannon Reid (@allisplural) – Brooklyn-based band and indie royalty, The National, is back with more somber vocals and less of an upbeat mainstream sound (compared to 2010’s High Violet) that will win the hearts of the majority. High Violet was responsible for their recent rapid elevating success and growing popularity, putting them on global album charts; but it will … Continue reading
By: Calum Slingerland – Vampire Weekend’s musical charm and wonderfully clever lyrics have made the band favourites among indie music listeners since their 2008 self-titled debut album. A strong rhythm section coupled with incredibly catchy guitar and synth hooks brought the band success on their aforementioned self-titled record, and their sophomore release, Contra. The sonic evolution of a … Continue reading
By: Sam Rashid (@thisissamrashid) – The Montreal-based Braids, which features Blue Hawaii’s Raphaelle Standell-Preston, creates a fountain of electronic whims and melodies on their new EP, In Kind // Amends, out June 11 via Flemish Eye Records, which serves as a predecessor to their forthcoming sophomore LP, which is due out this fall. In Kind // Amends breaks … Continue reading
By: Shannon Reid (@allisplural) – Atlanta, Georgia-based indie rockers Deerhunter are back with a 90’s garage sound that is heard on their new album, Monomania. It’s a sound that will have fans claiming that they’ve gone back to their grungy-fuzz rock roots; but gender-bending lead singer and guitarist Bradford Cox wouldn’t dream of being that predictable. Since 2005 the original members … Continue reading
By: Luke Ottenhof – With the release of their debut album, Silence Yourself, Savages have proven that instead of recycling the signature post-punk sound, they have crafted an aesthetic all their own. The U.K. post-punk four-piece have only existed for two years, but in that short time singer Jehnny Beth, guitarist Gemma Thompson, bassist Ayse … Continue reading
By: Luke Ottenhof – Atlanta, Georgia-based Turf War oozes 70s-era rock riffs with 90s alt rock melodies. With their new EP, The Great Escape, they exercise a formula that has over-stayed its welcome, but they deserve some merit for how fun they make it all seem. The EP contains no frills, no extras, and no … Continue reading
By: Calum Slingerland – Known for their hard-hitting guitar riffs, tight rhythm section, and a vocal swagger unlike any other, Volbeat are one of the most interesting metal acts to come out of the genre in the last ten years. With a sound many have come to describe as “Elvis metal,” the Danish quartet has always been … Continue reading
By: Luke Ottenhof – “A negative attitude, humming a positive tune.” The back-handed mantra sums up the sound of Chicago prog-punk trio Their/They’re/There on their debut self-titled EP, out April 20. Debut EP’s are tricky business, and even tougher considering the hype around this young band, but indie rock veterans Matthew Frank, Evan Weiss, and … Continue reading
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