by Michael Belt | Jun 29, 2015 | Album Reviews, Reviews
I feel like a large portion of albums I’ve started to review more often have all followed a consistent pattern. There’s a category that encompasses solo records and side projects, and for the past few reviews, I’ve spent time talking about the freedom an artist has to...
by Michael Belt | Jun 24, 2015 | Album Reviews, Reviews
The first time I heard of NYVES (pronounced “knives”), I was a little confused by their inception. As I’ve stated in previous reviews, like solo records, side projects are a great way to create something different than what your main outlet already offers. They’re...
by Michael Belt | Jun 23, 2015 | Album Reviews, Reviews
Emerging Nashville punk-rock quartet Bully have released one of 2015’s more interesting records so far. After finding some success with a self-titled EP, the band rerecorded tracks for their debut, entitled Feels Like. Many will find the record to be both abrasive and...
by Michael Belt | Jun 16, 2015 | Album Reviews, Reviews
Seven months ago, I wrote on Copeland’s Ixora as my first review for this site. In the opening paragraph I stated my reasoning behind listening to Copeland in the first place; in short, I said that I embraced old trends before they were popular again. Looking back, I...
by Michael Belt | Jun 14, 2015 | Album Reviews, Reviews
Ah, the blessing and curse that is the solo record. Driven by a desire to create in a different setting than the band the artist is attached to, it offers freedom to create without the limitations of disapproval from other bandmates. This freedom can be expressed in...
