Tag Archives: Rock

The Controversy – Real

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Benjamin Rathbone

The Controversy picked their name well. Do not misunderstand, their music is not overblown or outrageous, but there is indeed a subtle controversy inherent to their playing. There is always a dual nature to every song, every melodic phrase, every … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011, Albums & Singles, Artists, California, Genre, Indie Rock, July, Local, Los Angeles, News, North America, Rating, Release Date, Reviews, The Controversy, United States | Tagged Indie Rock, Laura Vall, Real, Rock, The Controversy, Thomas Hjorth | 1 Comment

Jack Anthony – Cue the Clouds

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Shannon Brown

No, you’re not listening to Billie Joe’s first acoustic solo album. This is Jack Anthony, and his LP Cue the Clouds is sure to tickle the fancy of any Green Day, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Taking Back Sunday or other … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011, 4.5/5 Stars, Acoustic, Alternative, Artists, California, Genre, Jack Anthony, Local, North America, Pop Punk, Rating, Release Date, Reviews, United States | Tagged 4.5/5, Acoustic, Alternative, California, Cue the Clouds, guitar, Jack Anthony, Music, Pop, punk, Rock | Leave a comment

The Story Changes – This Is Your Moment EP

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Wes Foster

At first a first listen The Story Changes do sound like another All Time Low or Pop Punk band, but give them just a little more of a listen and you will find that they are so much more than … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012, 3.5/5 Stars, Albums & Singles, Artists, Dayton, Genre, Local, North America, Ohio, Power Pop, Rating, Release Date, Reviews, Rock, The Story Changes, United States | Tagged 3.5/5 stars, EP, Future Destination, Mark McMillon, Pop rock, Poppy, Powerpop, Rock, The Story Changes, This Is Your Moment | Leave a comment

One Long Skid by Jon Clark: friendly, profound, and adorably clunky

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Jeff Cuttino

Jon Clark states, “One Long Skid is a collection of songs about the delicate balance in life, staying upright, falling down, getting up, or staying down.” His album is adorably clunky, like a more expert jug band, or like an … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011, 3.5/5 Stars, Acoustic, Albums & Singles, Artists, Folk, Folk-Rock, Genre, Indie Rock, Jon Clark, June, Local, North America, Psychedelic, Rating, Release Date, Reviews, Sterling, United States | Tagged Acoustic, Andrei Verner, Carlan Jan Koth, Folk, Gordon Clark, Hank Coltanjar, Jack "Thor" Nalanthor, Jon Clark, Massacjhusetts, Northeastern Digital, One Long Skid, Rock, Row North Music, Sterling, Toby Mountain | 1 Comment

Track Review: Carolina Marrelli – Facing the Giants

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Brianna Poster

If you are looking for a new rock worship album, Carolina Marrelli’s “Come Away” will be a sure hit! With catchy beats and honest words, Carolina’s lyrics will play on repeat in your head throughout the day… that is, if … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011, Albums & Singles, Artists, Carolina Marrelli, Christian, Florida, Genre, January, Local, Miami, Rating, Release Date, Reviews, Rock | Tagged Carolina Marrelli, Christian, Come Away, Rock | 2 Comments

Single Review: Great American Getaway – The Wanderer

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Brianna Poster

Imagine driving into the sunset, windows rolled down, and the perfect song playing on the radio. “The Wanderer” from Great American Getaway is the track for that drive. Between the story being told and the emotion behind the song, this … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010, Albums & Singles, Artists, December, Free Music, Genre, Local, Minnesota, Release Date, Reviews, Rock, St. Paul, The Great American Getaway | Tagged Minnesota, Rock, St. Paul, The Great American Getaway, The Wanderer | Leave a comment

Album Review: March Into Paris – Shield The Dilemma

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Dillon Wallin

Has it always been so exceedingly rare to hear good new music? Maybe it’s unfair to expect every band that comes along to blow you away. So what’s the value of music that is good and passionate and energetic but … Continue reading →

Posted in 2.5/5 Stars, 2008, Albums & Singles, Alternative, Artists, California, Genre, Local, March Into Paris, Rating, Release Date, Reviews, Rock, Sacramento, September | Tagged Alternative, CA, California, Eric Davis, Jennifer Valdez, Kevin McCarty, Kris Ayala, March Into Paris, Randy Medeiros, Rock, Sacramento, Shield The Dilemma | 1 Comment

Jeremy Messersmith – The Reluctant Graveyard

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Victor Alfieri

Telling stories through song is something of a lost art. Decades ago, it was the norm where songwriters could spin entire worlds in front of our eyes in three and a half minutes. That was replaced by the “hook.” Songs … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010, 4.5/5 Stars, Albums & Singles, Artists, Genre, Jeremy Messersmith, Local, May, Minneapolis, Minnesota, News, Pop, Rating, Release Date, Reviews, Rock | Tagged Jeremy Messersmith, Pop, Princess Records, Rock, The Reluctant Graveyard | Leave a comment

An Interview with The Plexicats – Normal, IL.

Posted on January 3, 2011 by IndieMusicReviewer

IndieMusicReviewer.com met up with Plexicats for a quick interview and look into their new album. Their music is available through their facebook and myspace and is being released free. Get it while you still can! Check out the video below … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative, Artists, Featured, Genre, Illinois, Interviews, Local, Media, News, Normal, Rock, The Plexicats | Tagged Alternative, Doija, IL, Normal, Rock, The Plexicats | Leave a comment

Album Review: Jungol – Over the Sun and Under the Radar

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Alex Baker

Over the Sun and Under the Radar, the latest release from Atlanta synth-rock trio Jungol is a pastiche of arty, gloomy shoegaze that at first listen, would be easy to mistake for indie rock. But it’s not. The album kicks … Continue reading →