Recent Reviews
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The Panic Division: Eternalism
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The Jealous Sound – A Gentle Reminder
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O’Brother – Garden Window
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Active Child: You Are All I See
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Kay Kay and his Weathered Underground – Introducing…
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Psychic Babble – My Brother’s Ears/My Sister’s Eyes
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Halos – Living Like Kings In Confined Spaces
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Sainthood Reps: Monoculture
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The Dangerous Summer: War Paint
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Fleet Foxes – Helplessness Blues
Recent Posts
- Eternalism Available Now4:04pm today
- The Shins B-Sides Lyric Video7:07pm on February 6, 2012
- Deep Sea Diver Song Premier7:07pm on February 6, 2012
- Edward Sharpe Announce Tentative Release Date10:10pm on February 2, 2012
- Dobson On The Cover Of Reverb10:10pm on February 2, 2012
- mewithoutYou Interview7:07pm on February 2, 2012
- Maps & Atlases Announce New Album1:01am on February 1, 2012
- Kiev 3-D Live Performance1:01am on February 1, 2012
- Lovedrug Tour Dates9:09pm on January 31, 2012
- Get Yours While You Can Video6:06pm on January 31, 2012
Recent Blogs
- Active Child: Hi-Dive in Denver8:08pm on September 19, 2011
- The Times are Changing6:06pm on September 13, 2011
- The Chain Gang of 1974: Bluebird Theatre9:09pm on September 12, 2011
- Thoughts On The Final Rx Bandits Tour3:03am on April 22, 2011
- Show Review: Jimmy Eat World, We Were Promised Jetpacks4:04am on October 4, 2010
Best New Music on The Music, The Message
Best new music, as selected by the tastemakers on The Music, The Message. These bands are nothing short of essential.
The Panic Division: Eternalism
January 31, 2012 by Andrew Martin
To call me a fan of The Panic Division would be a massive understatement. Whether it’s their loop-driven, aggressive pop anthems on debut “Versus” or the 80′s-influenced “Songs from the Glasshouse,” The Panic Division have a sound that’s accessibly refreshing. Colton Holliday is the songwriter and mastermind behind the Panic … read more.
Similar artists: armor for sleep, the graduateGenre: dreamy, epic, rock
The Jealous Sound – A Gentle Reminder
January 25, 2012 by Jason Gordon
Rumors of label changes, scrapped recordings, and shifting personnel have kept fans of the Jealous Sound on edge about the likelihood of another album. Devoted fans found a glimmer of hope when the Got Friends EP dropped in 2008; but subsequent delays put a damper on the prospect of any … read more.
Similar artists: Foo Fighters, Jimmy Eat World, Knapsack, samiamGenre: emo, indie, rock
Active Child: You Are All I See
September 12, 2011 by Andrew Martin
Active Child’s blend of ethereal, harp-driven electro beats and moody beats is at once intimate and orchestral. The “Curtis Lane” EP was and is a timeless display of creative songs that encounter dark, yet hopeful moods and beauty. “I’m In Your Church At Night,” the lead track on the EP, … read more.
Similar artists: radiohead, the weekndGenre: dreamy, experimental, indie
Sainthood Reps: Monoculture
July 14, 2011 by Andrew Martin
Any band featuring the cousin of Jesse Lacey from Brand New is going to draw some expected attention. The mysterious existence and sudden release of a initially weird single, the title track “Monoculture” is less than expected, however. Still, the hype built and, at last, Monoculture, the album, is here–and … read more.
Similar artists: brand new, crime in stereo, moving mountains, Thrice, thursdayGenre: epic, math-rock, post-hardcoreTagged: Brand New, crime in stereo, daisy, mewithoutyou
Moving Mountains: Waves
April 26, 2011 by Andrew Martin
Moving Mountains are a band would proudly stand next to and hold their own against the greats of the late 90s/early 2000s. Bands like Sunny Day Real Estate, Appleseed Cast, Further Seems Forever, and Thursday come to mind. It was a better time for music. It was a refreshing, rejuvenating … read more.
Similar artists: further seems forever, the appleseed cast, the beautiful mistake, Thrice, thursdayGenre: emo, epic, orchestral, post-hardcoreTagged: beautiful, breathtaking, epic
Jeniferever – Silesia
April 3, 2011 by Andrew Martin
Jeniferever is a band who play music I have self-coined as “sadpop.” Orchestral, beautiful swooning melodies and spacey, atmospheric guitar textures envelope singer Kristofer Jönson’s beautiful vocals. I’ve listened to “Spring Tides,” their last effort, constantly for the last few winter seasons; the album stands alone as one of the most … read more.
Similar artists: appleseed cast, mew, owen, sigur rosGenre: dreamy, epic, indie, orchestralTagged: melancholy, sadpop
The Republic Of Wolves: Varuna
November 17, 2010 by Andrew Martin
The Republic of Wolves are one of those bands that you’ll never forget. Their haunting music has enchanted me for some time now. Maybe it’s the fact that I have a certain affinity for music of a time passed; it’s most likely I have a soft spot for whispery, breathy … read more.
Similar artists: brand new, manchester orchestraGenre: epic, indie, orchestral, post-rockTagged: deja entendu, the devil and god are raging inside me
Ugly Colors: Perfect As We Are
April 21, 2010 by Andrew Martin
Portland, Oregon technical rock group Ugly Colors got their start some years ago under the moniker Eli Keller. Since then, the band has singlehandedly climbed the ladder to become one of my favorite (if not my favorite) bands. Technical, challenging, but accessible and catchy as hell, Ugly Colors are here … read more.
Similar artists: armor for sleep, circa survive, minus the bear, recoverGenre: emo, epic, math-rock, rockTagged: album of the year, anthemic, catchy, technical, upbeat
Crime In Stereo: I Was Trying To Describe You To Someone
February 1, 2010 by Andrew Martin
When “…Is Dead” was released, it became apparent that this group of underground heroes was on their way to create music that pushed the boundaries and limits of traditional Long Island post-hardcore. Still – they weren’t quite there yet, and the album lacked consistency; while about half of the album … read more.
Similar artists: brand new, set your goals, the movielifeGenre: emo, epic, post-hardcore, rockTagged: jesse lacey