BANDCAMP RELEASES 3/20
Bandcamp is waiving fees for today in an effort to help artists hit by COVID-19. We will recap as many as we can throughout the day.
Read MoreKING BROWN "KING BROWN EP" REVIEW
Ostensibly named after a deadly Australian Outback snake, Minneapolis two-piece King Brown loose a fevered hunger with the unhinged attack to match. In the vein of many notable blues based duos, Alex Ashmun pulls double duty, singing and riffing over drummer Aaron Esnough's propulsion.
Read MoreICEBLINK "CARPET COCOON" REVIEW
Iceblink’s new album “Carpet Cocoon” follows the path of their previous EP self-titled “Iceblink,” released back in 2017. With a sound that reminiscence ambient and experimental music from the 70’s, the main composer, Lynn Avery, likes to define as “bedroom new age.”
Read MoreGOWNS "THE HOLLOWS" ALBUM REVIEW
Reminiscent of the “The” bands of the early 2000s, Gowns’s upcoming EP “The Hollows” achieves a sound that is simultaneously nostalgic and fresh. John Bair’s crooning vocals immediately stand out over the often echo affected guitar from Evan Willie and Eric Wagner, the tight but groovy drums of Zach Reiff, and the grounding tones of bassist Brian Wagner.
Read MoreSx3.H.W.A (STUFF SOMEONE SHOULD HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT) #1: DARREN SIPITY "WEAKENED WARRIOR"
Sometimes dope content doesn’t get the coverage it deserves upon its release. No one swoops at the chance to cover something worth talking about. An un watchful eye or timing may be to blame. Whatever the reason, I started this series to highlight dope projects that never had a write up; but should’ve.
Read MoreTUVOK THE WORD "NAMESAKE" EP REVIEW
From uncovering nostalgia, to paying the present a tribute, as well as penning the future, Tuvok the Word covers the love that inspired his inaugural project, “Namesake.” Not only does Tuvok express his love that inspired him, he also delves into his pain and short-comings that also play a catalyst in this 6-track, 24 minute EP.
Read More4TH CURTIS "INVISIBLE AX" REVIEW
Usually an EP is released for one of 3 reasons: a first release to show their personality, to release b-sides and or songs the band couldn’t use, or in 4th Curtis’s case: to show that they are ready to take the world by storm. Released on November 29th, 2019, Invisible Ax shows 4th Curtis at their strongest.
Read MorePRGRPHS "LITTLE INVISIBLE YESTERDAYS" EP REVIEW
A reflective and thought provoking EP, “Little Invisible Yesterdays” by PRGRPHS is an examination of memory and perception. The crux of the album is that memories get smaller yet more significant the more we collect and eventually we have so many they essentially become invisible, a point that is established by starting off each of the two songs with audio clips from old family videos.
Read MorePARTITION "PRODIGAL GUN" ALBUM REVIEW
Channeling early nineties punk/alternative, PARTITION’S “Prodigal Gun” is more than just a fully loaded entendre, it’s a powerful force that doesn't let up until the very last note on “Freudian Slip” screeches and fades out.
Read MoreOKNICE "WINTER TAPE, VOL. 1" REVIEW
With his third EP release of 2019, St. Paul’s very own OKnice gives us a winter themed project. With cold beats and cold bars, this EP is one of my favorite projects that came out last year. With production from Mikal Jones; OKnice bring a short and sweet project that is packed densely with hot content.
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