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6.2
New Music Critique: Dogs and Bones
Dogs and Bones traffic primarily in blues-rock, as on “Got My Eye On You” and “Break Your Heart,” which are pretty solid, familiar-sounding examples of ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: MJT
Though familiar-sounding in myriad ways, tight-knit rock trio MJT impress us with a balls-to-the-wall attack, leaning into their tunes with all-in commitment. “Whatever happened to ... -
8
New Music Critique: Fused By Defiance
Anyone with an ear for ‘90s-era hard rock a la Rage, Bizket, Korn will dig the bristling, beefy riffs and manic mic outbursts of Fused ... -
Win a Copy of "1967: A Complete Rock Music History"
In his new coffee-table book 1967: A Complete Rock Music History, acclaimed journalist and pop culture historian Harvey Kubernik takes readers on an insider’s look at ... -
Book Preview: "Dream Baby Dream: Suicide A New York Story"
Derided at first by many who took part in the guitar-driven CBGB punk scene in the ‘70s, the defiant, abrasive, one-of-a-kind Suicide (singer Alan Vega ... -
Korn at House of Blues in Anaheim, CA
Before heading out to Europe and South America on their world tour, Korn blasted through the second-night of a sold-out doubleheader at the grand opening ... -
8.4
New Music Critique: The Cover Letter
We get an instantly fun and free-spirited vibe from Austin quintet, the Cover Letter, whose male/female duets spearhead a tight, organic band that creates a ... -
All Time Low Joins Fueled by Ramen Roster
Fueled By Ramen has announced All Time Low as the newest members of the label’s roster. The rock band celebrates joining the label with the release ... -
Kings of Leon at the Forum in Inglewood, CA
Nashville American rock band Kings of Leon took to the Forum stage in Inglewood, CA. The sold-out event was packed and had concert goers anticipating songs ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Nathaniel Land
With a voice that’s a good match to his material, Nathaniel Land keeps things acoustically honest and altogether human, musing on love and fidelity for ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: The Gitas
The power and precision that the Gitas bring to each of their tunes helps you to overlook the average nature of the material. We especially ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Scott Wolfson and Other Heroes
New Jersey-based Scott Wolfson's material and band mates are beyond solid, so it was something of a buzzkill to discover that his lead vocals lack ... -
STYX at the Saban Theatre in Los Angeles, CA
Chicago rock band STYX played the Saban Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. The show included hits such as "Lady," "Renegade," "Grand Illusion," "Come Sail Away" and ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Panic In Eden
A tight modern-rock quintet that generates a big sound from the get-go, Panic In Eden's “Out For Blood” and “War On The Rocks” are familiar ... -
Music Album Review: Moon Duo - "Occult Architecture Vol. 1" (8/10)
The Moon Duo hits you hard between the eyes, ears and frontal lobes with an unabashedly psychedelic approach to their dark rock & roll, and every track is a ... -
Signing Story: SWMRS
Hailing from Oakland, CA, SWMRS (pronounced “swimmers”) are all in their very early 20’s. But lead singer-guitarist Cole Becker and drummer Joey Armstrong go back jamming nearly ... -
8
New Music Critique: Aaron Brown
Aaron Brown has got the country-rock sound down, and the perfect mix allows his strong, commanding vocals to connect with the listener, often using raunchy ... -
7.2
New Music Critiques: Frantic Ginger
Frantic Ginger is led by Nicki Tedesco, whose vocals (solo or blended) generate a radio-friendly resonance. Some of us hear a Gwen Stefani quality at ... -
7.8
New Music Critiques: Dru Ross
Oozing with sly, sexy, old-school attitude, Dru Ross is an artist who remembers when hip-hop was all about the party––and it ain’t no party without ... -
7.2
New Music Critiques: Breakfast in the Evening
A tight, cohesive trio, Breakfast in the Evening is a young band whose skills and promise are as evident as their need to develop them. ...
