Anna Wolf, Believer Review

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Anna Wolf, Believer Review Anna Wolf is a London-based vocalist that was born in Pretoria, South Africa to a nurturing mother and a troubled father. Wolf’s childhood was often a nomadic existence with her father’s demons forcing the family to leave town at a moment’s notice. “Believer” is the first single from Wolf’s up-coming debut … Read more

Atreyu, In Our Wake Review

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The five-piece Southern California metalcore innovators Atreyu have released In Our Wake. Atreyu is: Alex Varkatzas [vocals], Brandon Saller [drums/vocals], “BIG” Dan Jacobs [guitar], Travis Miguel [guitar], and Porter McKnight [bass]. In Our Wake is twelve tunes that finds the band building on their metalcore roots, while adding more classic rock sounds and influence. Atreyu’s … Read more

Michigan Rattlers, Evergreen Review

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Michigan Rattlers is an Americana band made up of lifelong friends and deep-north natives. The Michigan Rattlers are: Graham Young (guitar and vocals), Adam Reed (upright bass and vocals), and Christian Wilder (piano). The three began writing music and performing together in their Northern Michigan high school and have been crafting their countrified rock ‘n’ … Read more

Clutch, Book of Bad Decisions Review

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Maryland is the nation’s leader in the production of blue crabs and soft clams. Marylanders are known for eating copious amounts of crab from the Chesapeake Bay. Also, Maryland is the home of rock band Clutch. The rockers devour fifteen songs on their new album titled, Book of Bad Decisions. The band is Neil Fallon on … Read more

Black Elephant, Cosmic Blues Review

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Coming from Savona, Italy, there is a four-piece rock band that is mixing ’70s heavy fuzz and ’90s riffage to concoct a sonic potion that’s both powerful and refreshingly current. The band is Black Elephant and their latest full-length album, Cosmic Blues is a marvelous set of seven tracks of psychedelic fuzz rock. The band … Read more

Broken Testimony, Holding On To Nothing Review

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Broken Testimony is a four-piece alternative rock/metal band that is focusing their overabundance of youthful energy into making some serious music. The band formed in Upstate South Carolina by drummer Bryce Chism and lead guitarist and vocalist, Judge Page (both 16 at the time), soon added two additional members; Justin King (bassist) and Nic Delvaux (rhythm … Read more

Gin Blossoms, Mixed Reality Review

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Mixed Reality is a brand-new album from one of the most successful melodic alternative rock bands still making music today, Gin Blossoms. The Blossoms have had their ups and downs, but have consistently created great songs, and believe it or not, they celebrated their 25-year anniversary of their seminal 1992 multi-platinum album New Miserable Experience. … Read more