genres: pop-punk + alternative I wasn’t really in a pop-punk mood for most of last year, which is a shame, because it’s probably one of the strongest years for the genre in quite some time. Although there’s quite a few worth checking out (in case I don’t get to writing them all up, some highlightsContinue reading “Those Without – Bittersweet”
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Don Broco – Amazing Things
genres: alternative + electronic + hard rock + rap + shoegaze The first rule with Don Broco, is don’t expect anything. I mean, you can expect (weird) great music and (weird) fun videos, but trying to guess the exact style they’re gonna try next is entirely pointless. It WILL be unexpected. This was my mostContinue reading “Don Broco – Amazing Things”
Sani Bronco – One Stop Everything Repair Shop
genres: alternative/indie rock + emo + swancore I’m discovering this album a few months too late. Released in late April, this debut short release is a wonderful summer record that crafts a perfectly chill vibe alongside some sneakily adventurous musicianship. Sani Bronco is the brother of guitarist Sergio Medina (Eidola/Sianvar/Royal Coda/Stolas/Nova Charisma) and hints ofContinue reading “Sani Bronco – One Stop Everything Repair Shop”
Holding Absence – The Greatest Mistake of My Life
genres: post-hardcore + alternative rock The mixture of sounds – soulful vocals with absolutely crushing guitar melodies – is not new. In fact, it’s one of the more well-trod genre variations within modern alternative rock. That’s to say there’s anything bad, or even derivative, here. In fact, Holding Absence have perhaps accomplished a rare feat.Continue reading “Holding Absence – The Greatest Mistake of My Life”
Times Of Grace – Songs of Loss and Separation
genres: metal + alternative rock For being my favorite genre, there’s quite a number of foundational metalcore bands I’ve never been able to get into. Killswitch Engage certainly fits into that category. I like every element that they are working with, but it has never connected for me personally. And sharing the majority of songwritingContinue reading “Times Of Grace – Songs of Loss and Separation”
Falling Up – Captiva
genres: experimental alternative + indie rock for fans of: Sleeping At Last, Switchfoot, Relient K, Owl City There’s been a handful of times an album has truly changed my perception of what music can be, so it seems like a good opportunity to talk about those. I’m sure at some point I’ll get around toContinue reading “Falling Up – Captiva”
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