Reviews

The country genre had a bit of revitalization in 2019, and judging by 2020, this trend seems to be maintaining its momentum. Aubrie Sellers is one of the latest artists of the genre to be gaining … [Read more...] about Album Review: Aubrie Sellers – Far From Home

The highly-anticipated arrival of Hayley Williams' debut studio album Petals For Armor has most certainly sparked a significant conversation among listeners and critics alike. While the wait is still … [Read more...] about Album Review: Hayley Williams – Petals For Armor I

New Jersey natives The Warhawks are back and better than ever with their brilliant new EP release Stardust Disco. It’s an incredible six-track record written by the band that draws you in from the … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Warhawks – Stardust Disco

Nothing quite fits Valentine's Day like an old-fashioned ode to heartbreak. Asbury Park indie-pop band Levy & The Oaks have recently added their name to the conversation with their latest single … [Read more...] about Single Review: Levy & The Oaks – Fooling Around

When you’ve been a band since 1999, it’s only natural to delve into genre experiments from time to time. The Black Lips, whose origins reside in bluesy garage rock, offer up an off-kilter and … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Black Lips – Sing In a World That’s Falling Apart

Sleeping With Sirens January 30, 2020 Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ Maintaining a loyal and devoted fanbase over the course of a decade isn’t always an easy accomplishment - much less being … [Read more...] about Show Review: Sleeping With Sirens – Starland Ballroom

The third album has become a make or break construct for many an artist, and the success and critical impact of it - or lack thereof - can generate much conversation. While some artists manage to … [Read more...] about Album Review: Halsey – Manic

On a recent YouTube binge, I came across this Refinery29 video about “Yami-Kawaii” (literally “Sick-Cute”), a Tokyo-based fashion and art movement that combines Harajuku styles with gory, macabre … [Read more...] about Album Review: Poppy – I Disagree