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Half Hour Late puts a new spin on dreaded “Gloomy Days”

Half Hour Late, a San Diego-based band, paints a vibrant, sonic canvas with their latest track, “Gloomy Days”. This upbeat anthem is a breath of fresh air, injecting positivity into the listener’s soul with its infectious energy and laidback vibes. The lyrics — simple, yet evocative — capture the essence of lazy days… when the […]

The Slashes says goodbye to close a friend in “Limo Tint”

The genre of darkwave capitalizes on feelings of emptiness, apathy, and futility to sell records… but that only scratches the surface. Sure, the guitar most often pierces a post punk song layered with a hefty amount of reverb, guiding the listener through somber sounds and monotone vocals until the very end. But there are also […]

Massif releases large amount of music, including ‘Trials’ EP

Colorado has a music scene with a plethora of artists and genres ranging from country music to rock, metal, and (especially) reggae! One band we must mention here is Massif. This Denver band of proverbial brothers are making waves and doing it their way! Recording in the SOCO Sound Lab, their magic continues to flow with good […]

Sublime tribute band Badfish releases first original single feat. Little Stranger

Badfish, the prominent and go-to Sublime tribute band, is pretty fondly regarded as mainstays of the American reggae scene. With an energetic live performance that was conceived as a celebration of the spirit of the Sublime legacy, Badfish has always been about delivering true and genuine performances of the music that influenced them, as both […]

Green Day remains resilient & relevant as ever with ‘Saviors’

Green Day’s latest album, Saviors, is a triumphant testament to the enduring brilliance of the iconic pop punk trio, comprised of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool. Three decades into their illustrious career, the band — once again — asserts their position as musical legends, delivering a collection of songs that seamlessly blend […]

Tunnel Vision drops “Mess” before east coast tour

Tunnel Vision, the surf pop-reggae-ska-punk fusion band hailing from the charming southern California beach town of San Clemente, has once again proven their musical prowess with their latest single, “Mess”. Released less than 24 hours ago, this track showcases a departure from their usual style, bringing something fresh and invigorating to their repertoire. Frontman Hayden […]

2023 albums you shouldn’t have missed: Ben Harper ‘Wide Open Light’

2023 was a great year in music. In case you missed it, wolrd-renowned singer-songwriter Ben Harper gave us his best album yet — an 11-track opus entitled Wide Open Light! Following his GRAMMY-nominated Bloodline Maintenance, Wide Open Light was released as of June 2nd, 2023 via Chrysalis Records following a tease with the song “Yard Sale” […]

2023 albums you shouldn’t have missed: The Aquadolls ‘Charmed’

The Aquadolls debuted their Charmed album over this past year (and yes, it’s named after the popular ‘90s/‘00s TV show). Channeling 80s and 90s vibes, it’s a punk rock-slamming compilation of smooth, yet gritty guitar riffs… very reminiscent of The Breeders and Sonic Youth. It’s a pinnacle album, featuring females than can rock out like […]

John E Vistic unleashes haunting EP ‘HUMANZ ARE BASTARDZ’

Recently unveiled by the award-winning London-born (raised in Australia) songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, John E Vistic, is a masterful collective of music that beckons the world to immerse itself in a unique blend of punk, rock and roll, and alt-country. With a storied presence at festivals like Rebellion, Camp Bestival, Glastonbury, and Latitude, Vistic has carved […]