Hypnotizing acoustic arrangements and sophisticated songwriting prowess make for a delightful offering from NY's William Lawrence (9.6) Rarely does a record reach powerful heights and brutal, heart wrenching lows the way “Slow Dancing On A High Wire” does. Through the maddening agony, Will Lawrence manages to produce listenable and beautiful music the way only he can. The … [Read more...] about Review: William Lawrence – Slow Dancing On A High Wire
Review: Rubbish – Live in a Dive (2017)
Rubbish follows up their 2012 debut with a raucous and raunchy live release (9.7) For anyone who says hardcore is dead, I say they're "dead wrong." Philly's Rubbish prove it over and over again on this 2017 release. The album is book-ended with bangers---starting off with the sonic assault of "Partial Birth Abortion" and ending with 2 glorious GG Allin covers, Rubbish … [Read more...] about Review: Rubbish – Live in a Dive (2017)
Review: Debris of Titan – The Sun Sets Down on Boulevard U.S.A. Live
The Hudson Valley's sons Debris of Titan shine yet again with their visceral and raucous live release. (9.7) "Psych Rock is alive and well." This is the first sentence that ran through my mind as I listed to Debris of Titan's live release. A sweltering and steamy 40 minute haze of hard rock and irresistible riffs, Boulevard USA combines the wild and weird and touches on … [Read more...] about Review: Debris of Titan – The Sun Sets Down on Boulevard U.S.A. Live
Review: Zonnis – Road Living
On their sophomore effort, Zonnis shines once again with their unique take on folk music tradition (9.8) Combine the musical simplicity and folksy dirges of Pete Seeger with the wit and intellect of Mark Twain and you have something that approximates Zonnis. On Road Living, their second release, Zonnis proves yet again that they are a folk voice that not only deserves to … [Read more...] about Review: Zonnis – Road Living
Review: Leon Kage – “Golden Heart”
Leon Kage of Edinburgh reminds us that not all hearts are made of glass on their latest single "Golden Heart" (9.7) It's not every day that you hear a song as achingly beautiful as Golden Heart, the latest offering from Edinburgh's Leon Kage. The single is so fully realized, in fact, that it includes a poignant and well designed cover, which speaks to the craftsmanship … [Read more...] about Review: Leon Kage – “Golden Heart”