A Way Forward is the second album released by alternative group Nation of Language. This album reminds me a lot of the first album review I did, “Joshua” by French 79. A Way Forward has this retro, techno sound that seems reminiscent of the 1980s. “Across That Fine Line” is a standout song on the […]

The name Coco might be foreign to you, as it is definitely foreign to search engines in the alternative rock context, but the name Maia Friedman shouldn’t be. The versatile and talented multi-instrumentalist from Southern California is known for her work as part of the band Dirty Projectors and her numerous songwriting credits across the […]

Nikolas Soelter has been in the music game for a while, recently breaking away from his former band Never Young and going on to produce his own music under the name Nylon Smile. This indie rock/shoegaze new album is a huge breakaway from Never Young’s heavy punk sound, and it has really allowed Soelter to […]

Have you ever spaced out for a moment in public and there isn’t a care or disturbance in the world that could ruin that momentary high of bliss, disconnected from reality? The brand-new collaboration between vocalist Jordana Nye (better known simply as Jordana) and indie darling outfit TV Girl, titled “Summer’s Over”, is just such […]

Tv or Not TV is the first full length album by alternative artist Liily. This album leaned more on the rock side and has an occasional heavy metal sound. The song “Early Bopper” is the song that carries more of a heavy metal sound I the instrumentals. During the chorus the singer responds to the […]

DYE is the fourth album from alternative group Together Pangea. This album has a softer rock sound and a bit of a classic rock sound while also sounding mainstream. The music breaks are good. They do not go on for too long and they don’t ruin the flow of the songs. The introductions are appropriate […]

“Petunia” is the latest album from Florida-based sibling noise rock duo, Tonstartssbandht, who have been making unique music together for over a decade. Their musical style can best be described as a mishmash, taking inspiration from multiple sources and genres. It can feel very jazzy/bluesy as it is characterized by having long instrumental riffs that […]