Humanfly – Awsome Science

So there I was, hesitantly popping the Humanfly record in my CD player and sitting back tentatively, expecting to be blown through the walls of my house through the sheer might of riffage and volume alone. From what I’d … Read More

Autoheart – Lent

It’s funny how such an immediate single as this could be such a grower. One would assume, with Lent’s expertly blended mix of jaunty piano-pop and icy synths, that this would be one of those singles that targets the … Read More

Dropout Dan – Forever. Instead

The EP starts with Oh. Little Red, the vocals are breathy and the backing vocals are wonderfully harmonic. The tone of the song sounds like it’s gasping for air underwater. The guitars are fast and fresh, supporting the oracle-esque … Read More

Al Lewis – Battles

Simple and catchy, singer-songwriter Al Lewis’ album kicks off with his single, Make a Little Room. The straightforwardness of the track could make it seem mediocre but instead it is rather charming. The album is polished and well put … Read More

DRIVETIME – Ignition

Philadelphia jazz ensemble Drivetime create urban organic jazz where they combine Latin, funk, smooth, fusion and chillout.

The group comprises: Bernie Cap (percussion), Christopher Friedrich (bass), Jimmy Dell’Orefice (keyboards), John Sorrenti (guitar), Michael Piper (drums) and Richard Orr … Read More

ONWARD CHARIOTS – This Is My Confession

Brooklyn Onward Chariots play dance, indie, rock and garage which is inspired by previous decades. They’re lovers of Beck, The Beach Boys, The Shins and The Decemberists. Four years ago their songs started to become well known throughout the … Read More

AMELIA CURRAN – Spectators

Nova Scotia actor, playwright and songwriter Amelia Curran sings folk songs in an unconventional style.  Her last album Hunter Hunter received four nominations at the 2010 East Coast Music Awards and she won a Juno Award for Best Roots … Read More

Angus McOg – Arnaut

Arnaut is the new album by Angus McOg. It has quite a light and gentle rock style to it, very pleasant. The vocals are gentle and warm, very relaxing and inviting. They rest very subtly above the often acoustic … Read More

Piatcions – Heaven’s Sins

‘Heaven’s Sins’ is the new EP by Piatcions. This EP certainly had many elements, making it a bit harder to classify, but I felt it to be of the rock and a bit of the alternative genres. The melodies … Read More

MARY DILLON – North

Irish folk singer Mary Dillon is the sister of singer Cara Dillon. She’s known for her work with the traditional band Deanta. In 2010 she pursued a solo career with the release of her EP Army Dreamers and she … Read More