Multi-platinum selling artist Drake is undoubtedly a shrewd businessman. He has mastered the art of finding young artists and helping them explode, in turn creating a long-lasting relationship with tomorrow’s biggest stars. But is there a negative aspect to this? Let’s look into this a little further. Some of the world’s biggest rappers owe their careers to […]
“J.Cole is boring”. This statement is one of the most debated statements in hip-hop today. A simple Google search will lead you to countless posts debating this very issue. Before getting into why this might be, let’s go back in time a little. Let’s go back to a time where J.Cole was simply Jermaine, a young aspiring artist from […]
A lot has happened since Save Ferris last released a body of new material. Their last album Modified was released the best part of two decades ago and since then the hype that made Ska Punk one of the quintessential sounds of the 90s has died down significantly. Whilst bands such as Reel Big Fish, […]
Dune Rats parade their pop-punk street cred over an energetic 31 minutes of 2-3 minute songs that never wear out their welcome. The Kids Will Know It’s Bullshit is a direct thread to my 12-year-old self who first heard “Anarchy in the U.K.” and questioned authority.
What do you get when you blend Refused-like Screaming, the heavy riffs of Red Fang and the sweet grooves Queens of the Stone Age? You sprinkle a little Unida and a pinch of Clutch and throw in some organ for good measure and you’ve built the Frankenstein known as Horseneck. The quartet hail from Sacramento, […]
There seems to be an exodus of sorts occurring among fans of Train, the band behind the early-2000s radio hit “Drops of Jupiter” and the lively and energetic 2009 album Save Me, San Francisco. Their next album, A Girl, a Bottle, a Boat, will be releasing later this week, boasting a brand new sound influenced […]
I could beat my chest in with my fist while listening to this album, and did so on repeat while waiting for the full Appalling Ascension to arrive in my inbox for review. The three tracks that are available on the 20 Bucks Spin’s Band Camp page were enough to make me already pledge my […]
By masterfully combining the musical styles of Rock, Symphonic and Electronica, mixed with an underlying Science-themed story, Columbus, Ohio’s Starset emerged on the music scene in 2014 with the release of Starset’s excellent first album, Transmissions. Needing a public outreach outlet, The Starset Society commissioned the band to help spread awareness of ‘The Message‘ that they’ve […]
Fans of Deathcore may be familiar with the New Jersey quartet Lorna Shore. Their three extended plays proceeded by the well-received debut full length album Psalms have garnered them a steady fan base and have established them among the genres main attractions, touring with the likes of Fallujah, Chelsea Grin and The Black Dahlia Murder. […]
