by Phil Hawkins | Jul 13, 2023 | Album Reviews, Reviews
It’s been a little over a year since Moodring released their sophomore album, Stargazer, in the summer of 2022. Often times when a band releases new material so soon after their last release some might question the quality or possibility of it being rushed or...
by Phil Hawkins | Jun 30, 2023 | Album Reviews, Reviews
It’s been just under a year since Anberlin returned and released their Silverline EP after a lengthy hiatus (see our review here). Convinced is a worthy and solid follow up to its predecessor, however, it also manages to stand alone without needing Silverline to...
by Phil Hawkins | Jun 28, 2023 | Album Reviews, Reviews
Back in 2020, and early in the pandemic, Vagabonds released the beautifully crafted Liminal Space (read our review here) which showcased a remarkably mature sound and lyrical prowess. Over the course of the past two plus years Vagabonds has been hard at work on the...
by Phil Hawkins | Jun 23, 2023 | Album Reviews, Reviews
Sophomore slump is a phrase that is not synonymous with Off Road Minivan’s latest, May This Keep You Safe From Harm. Since the release of their debut EP, Spiral Gaze (2018), Off Road Minivan have continued to mature their sound and hone their craft releasing...
by Phil Hawkins | Jun 20, 2023 | Album Reviews, Reviews
There is something about Darkfighter, the latest from Rival Sons, that creates an essence of mid/late nineties nostalgia while staying completely grounded in the present. Consisting of Jay Buchanan [vocals, harmonica, rhythm guitar], Scott Holiday [lead guitar], Mike...
