by Eliana Fermi To me, YUNGBLUD was light on definition, and he was loud without clarity, emotional without restraint, and his earlier music always felt like an aesthetic more than an idea. Most of what I heard was a collage of noise and eyeliner with no real shape. So when the singles for Idols started … Read more
by Eliana Fermi “POPSICLE” is Lilith Czar’s first independent release is a seething, genre-scorching exorcism of misogyny wrapped in industrial-tinged rock and weaponized electro-pop. It’s a scream from the edge of pop’s plastic fantasies, the kind where a woman is told to ride a frozen treat in a bikini to sell records. Czar answers by … Read more
By Seamus Fitzpatrick The sophomore album A2Z² from hard rock/prog-metal collective A-Z, released June 6, 2025, via Metal Blade Records, arrives with critical fanfare and deservedly so. Built around the core of Ray Alder (vocals) and Mark Zonder (drums), veterans of Fates Warning, it’s a record that showcases the band’s command of the genre and … Read more
by Seamus Fitzpatrick Pelican’s Flickering Resonance marks a significant return for the Chicago-based instrumental post-metal pioneers. Known for their richly layered guitar work and cinematic sonic arcs, Pelican reemerges with their first full-length studio album in six years. This album also marks the reunion of their original lineup. Guitarists Trevor de Brauw and Laurent Schroeder-Lebec trade … Read more
by Seamus Fitzpatrick After a decade-long hiatus, Superheaven returns with a self-titled album that neither rehashes the past nor denies it. Instead, the band leans into the ethos of emotional distortion and layered catharsis that defined their early work while deepening their palette with sharpened sonic architecture and psychological nuance. With Taylor Madison and Jake Clarke … Read more
by Seamus Fitzpatrick Six years after their previous release, the Massachusetts metalcore titans return with This Consequence, a 10-track project that pushes heavier extremes while preserving the band’s signature melodic flair. Killswitch Engage have always excelled at fusing colossal riffs with soaring hooks. Here, that knack is bolstered by a rawer production style and a renewed … Read more
by Seamus Fitzpatrick Since bursting onto the scene with Bright Green Field, Squid have consistently redefined the contours of British post-punk. With O Monolith, the band honed their experimental approach, layering angular guitar work with moments of unexpected calm. On Cowards, Squid synthesize these earlier impulses with a newfound confidence, crafting an album that is as … Read more
by Eliana Fermi Building a musical space where authenticity and flair emerge is Madame Daley. Her latest single, “Pin-Up Boy,” released on December 20, 2024, channels equal parts swagger and substance, draped in vintage glamour with a modern bite. Known as the self-proclaimed ringleader of the rock ‘n’ roll circus, Madame Daley brings her Southern charm, … Read more
Father John Misty, Mahashmashana Review By Eliana Fermi There are records that entertain and comfort, and then there are records that feel like a journey that takes you through a transformation, leaving you in a different state than when you began. Mahashmashana is one of these. Father John Misty, the shamanic moniker of Josh Tillman, invites … Read more
The Cure, Songs of a Lost World Review by Seamus Fitzpatrick The Cure’s influence in post-punk, goth, and alternative rock cannot be overstated. For decades, they have defined the dark, emotive sound that shaped generations of listeners. With Songs of a Lost World, the band offers a return to form—stylistically reminiscent of Disintegration and Kiss Me … Read more