Idlewild, Dream Variations Review Connect with Idlewild: Facebook | Idlewild is a Scottish rock band formed in Edinburgh in 1995. The band’s line-up consists of Roddy Woomble (lead vocals), Rod Jones (guitar, backing vocals), Colin Newton (drums), Andrew Mitchell (bass) and Luciano Rossi (keyboards). To date, Idlewild has released seven full-length studio albums: Hope Is … Read more
Damsel and Distress, Not Your Type Review Connect with Damsel and Distress: Facebook | Instagram Damsel and Distress is a Nashville based group that formed in August of 2017. After securing an opening slot for prolific guitarist and singer-songwriter Zane Carney in the Fall of 2018, the band met producer Trinidad Sanchez III and immediately … Read more
Holden Laurence, Rewire Connect with Holden Laurence: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Cleveland Indie/Alternative artist Holden Laurence, also a member of local Indie-rock band The Modern Electric, released his debut album, Wild Empty Promises in 2017. On Wild Empty Promises, Holden built on the foundations of early alternative by combining elements of Mope-rock (The Cure), Post-punk (The Smiths), and New … Read more
The Slow Show, Sharp Scratch Review Connect with The Slow Show: Facebook | Instagram The Slow Show combines their equally disparate backgrounds into a positive sum of its parts. From the literary influence of authors such as Karl Ove Knausgård, to the classical and jazz training of band members Joel Byrne-McCullough (lead guitar), Frederik ‘t Kindt (Keyboards) and Chris Hough (drums), … Read more
Little Triggers, So Fine Review Connect with Little Triggers: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram 2019 is already shaping up to be a magical year for Little Triggers. With an Iggy Pop support slot already in the bag as well as a growing fanbase from sold-out shows in the UK, France and China, the band is … Read more
Alex McArtor, “Spoken” Word Review Connect with Alex McArtor: Website | Alex McArtor is a sixteen-year-old singer/songwriter who grew up in Austin, Texas and recently moved to Dallas with her family. Alex goes to a boarding school in New Hampshire, where she continues to develop herself as an artist. Over the last year, Alex wrote … Read more
The Matchstick Skeletons, The Know How Review Connect with The Matchstick Skeletons: Facebook We reviewed The Matchstick Skeletons single “Told Ya So,” in November of 2018, (Read the Review Here) it was apparent then they had a coursing sound that crossed between the soulful sounds of James Brown and the grittiness of Lemmy. Shaking your … Read more
Royal Wood, Love Will Linger Review Connect with Vern Matz: Facebook | Instagram Wood was born John Royal Wood Nicholson and raised in Lakefield, Ontario. Royal Wood, his performing name and his real middle names, were chosen in memory of his great-grandfather, Royal Rufus Wood, who died in 1962.That contrast of love and loss dominated … Read more
Kerchief, Fluke Review Connect with Kerchief: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Coming from the musical state of Tennessee is a three-piece band that calls themselves, Kerchief. At the helm is songwriter Britt Hill. She began Kerchief as a solo project with the self-produced Demonstrations EP in 2014. This was followed up by Kerchief’s 2015 debut … Read more
Dr JOE, Tell Your Mother Review Connect with Dr JOE: Facebook | Instagram Based in Austin, TX., Dr. Joe is comprised of Patrick Young; Brennan Howell; Pierce Saxon and Joe Sparacino. They describe their influences as: Elton John, Bill Withers, Ray Charles, Leon Russell, Nick Cave, Tom Waits, Ben Folds, Nina Simone, Dr. John, Hiromi … Read more