Loo & Monetti Cry For “No More” Addiction
While their last album was released in 2012 according to their Spotify, Loo & Monetti are back with a new single titled “No More”. Along with it they bring a more minimalistic soundscape that feels less funky and more post-apocalyptic. They begin with a soft lull of synth with an isolated sprinkle of words: No […]
The Laid-Back Heartbreak of Kevin Herig’s New Single “Matchbox”
With a simple bass-line that pushes across the entire song like a wave in the ocean, Kevin Herig’s “Matchbox” is a hypnotizing rhythmic spell. Herig’s smooth, relaxing voice has a rich quality that manages to be exclamatory while still being whispery. It carries enough weight in it to the tune’s lines to resonate with you: […]
Let the Dream Eaters Make You Feel Like “One of the Gods”
Evolution in music is controversial these days. I think most of that controversy comes from fans. When their favorite punk band goes indie, they think the new music has lost it’s original soul or integrity. When their favorite country singer goes pop, they think the singer has sold out to radio and society’s favor (shout […]
Get All Hemmed Up in “Hem” by The Western Den
When some people hear the word “collaboration”, they immediately panic or their excitement fades away. I’d like to think this is most often in the school setting. I mean, who ever jumped for joy when your teacher said “group project”? Some people are just lone wolves. Some people have great ideas and set ways with […]
Chris Ayer Struggles to Let Go in “Ringing in My Ears”
The mind is a capricious thing. Like a slideshow of sorrow, it often vividly plays painful memories we had buried in its deepest recesses. You can leave unpleasant places and people behind, but your mind, like a torturous pest, brings them along with you wherever you go. Los Angeles-based musician Chris Ayer confronts this haunting […]
Toledo’s “Hot Stuff” Is Nostalgic Longing In A Bottle
When Toledo’s new track “Hot Stuff” dropped, I was immediately captivated by the dreamlike tones of their vocals. The guitar strumming in the background really sets a melodic tone that compliments the voices of Dan and Jordan very well, and, when the electronic beats kick in, it’s a pleasant surprise that instantly flows well with […]
Of Tree’s “How Does It Feel” Is Slowburn Poetry
Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, Of Tree is a surprising mix of the old and the new, proven from beginning to end of their newest tune, “How Does It Feel?” While at first glance we are instantly enticed by the ole time-y country/folk feeling, given a moment, the song proves itself to be so much […]
Beach Dreams: Los Shadows’ “Laugh Now, Cry Later”
Based in what they call “Nasty City” (San Diego), the men of Los Shadows have seen it all. In an interview with SDVoyager, band founder Pepe Gonzales tells his story of building his dreams from the ground up. From an abusive home to a high school theater stage to a Florida construction company, guitarist “Buck […]
Let Kyan’s “Lonely River” Course Through You
One thing all music lovers should seek in the artists they follow and listen to is diversity. An artist’s music, although cohesive, should be multifaceted. One hit wonders often don’t make it past the first single simply because, in order to follow a chart smashing song, you must offer differentiation. You have to be able […]
Under The Rug’s “A Serial Killer Comes Home” Is Halloween In November
“A Serial Killer Comes Home” from Under the Rug is truly creepy and very niche. The song is exactly what it says on the tin. It’s about a serial killer getting to kill again after, apparently, a bit of a break. Imagine if someone put Jeffrey Dahmer’s internal monologue to song, that’s pretty much ‘A […]
