by David Williams
“Now, seemingly Idles has grown with the times. But, who do we now turn to for rambunctious soccer hooligan music Oasis?…”
Read MoreAlbum Review: TANGK by Idles
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Album Review: And The Wind (Live and Loose!) by MJ Lenderman
By David Williams
“The Wind (Live and Loose) is the best of both worlds being the perfect start-up point for people who aren’t familiar with Lenderman, but it’s also giving his already fans something to jam out too…”
Read MoreAlbum Review: Hotline TNT - Cartwheel
By David Williams
"Cartwheel by Hotline TNT is an album that brutalizes you in the best way possible with gigantic tidal waves of distorted guitars…"
Read MoreInterview: Surf Curse
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by Oliver Heffron
“Indie rock band Surf Curse are riding their distinct indie-rock wave to a worldwide break. With a name inspired by a hippie uncle’s astral projection into hallucinatory hell and ultimate exorcism into devout catholicism, the band carves between the strange and familiar, filling tracks with head-banging, garage party riffs, and psychedelic introspection…”
Read MoreSurf Curse hit their stride on major-label debut Magic Hour
By Oliver Heffron
“Exploring new aspects of their sound while retaining their core, Magic Hour see original members Nick Rattigan and Jacob Rubeck introduce new members Noah Kohll and Henry Dillon to the band with their most polished project to date, delivering a stimulating experience from the blistering opener ‘Arrow’ to the intimate, slow progression of closer ‘Randall Flagg…’”
Read MoreThe Smashing Pumpkins Release First Single "Beguiled" from 33 Song Rock Opera Album
by David Williams
“90s alternative rock legends The Smashing Pumpkins have returned with “Beguiled,” the first single off their upcoming 11th studio album ATUM (pronounced Autumn). The song is armed with heavy guitar riffs similar to metal bands Judas Priest or Black Sabbath. It sonically creates a complete turnaround from their last effort, the 80s synth pop-inspired CYR. In trademark Billy Corgan fashion, he delivers ominously cryptic lyrics open for wild interpretation “So swallow hard the serpents/Of many tags and faces hid in masks…”
Read MoreAlbum Review: Beatopia by Beabadoobee
in Music
by David Williams
“On Beatopia her topics are more mature at their core while also getting the sense Kristi is more confident in herself by playing with new sounds, breaking out of her own self-made box of flashback alt-rock…”
Read MoreJapanese Breakfast drops Korean Version of "Be Sweet"
by David Williams
“Riding the momentum of her white hot performance at Pitchfork Music Festival Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner has released a Korean version of her glittery neon-sounding single “Be Sweet” featuring So!YoON!….”
Read MoreNuance Music Friday: July 8, 2022
by Nuance Editorial Team
“It’s Nuance Music Friday! There’s new music to dive into before you look up above for green skies or flashing lights, with shining sophomore efforts, new guitar slashers, and plenty of bangers to get the weekend in a good cosmic swing…”
Read MoreBeabadoobee Clocks In With New Single "10:36"
in Music
By: David Williams
“90s alternative rock enthusiast Beabadoobee has released her fourth single “10:36” from her upcoming sophomore album. She has a cinematic sound to her music, think of a soundtrack to teen rom-com movies of yesteryear…”
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