Originally formed in 2015 by Louie Schultz and Jordan Wiggins, Nightjacket met Andrea Wasse in 2019 and bonded over their mutual love of dreamy alternative pop from the 80s and 90s, forming the current version of Nightjacket.  “All of My Friends” is a blend of Americana and dream pop from the mind of Andrea Wasse, the self-proclaimed queen of arrested development. A lot of the band’s friends left Los Angeles over the last few years due to the union strikes, the pandemic, and housing crisis, which made Andrea feel like she was getting left behind. A layered, three part harmony ties togeth ..read more

South Californian songwriting Beau James Wilding built a steady reputation for breathing life into traditional and folk music. His songwriting style is dynamic and gently innovative, constantly looking to further his reflective abilities as he grows as a person and a musician. Unsurprisingly, Beau’s music speaks to digging deeper, discovering new layers of vulnerability and pouring emotive intensity into each phrase. Performing across the area he calls home, Beau and his band drive high-energy, gritty performances that perfectly represent the unique storytelling at Beau’s disposal. Beau’s late ..read more

When it comes to debut albums…I’m always excited…and when you tell me it’s an alt-rock album, the excitement goes up…then I find myself listening to ‘The Local 12‘, the New Jersey based group…I’m in rock heaven…and it’s called “Abandon”. “Abandon” takes all that is absolutely wonderful about alt-rock and fuses it together to give the world a truly unique experience…from the the get go, The Local 12 starts on a very bright note with their first song on the 10 track album, “Wave At The Window”…a song that is uplifting, melodic and filled with stories…which also happens to have a pretty smooth pi ..read more

B.D. Gottfried’s music always comes with a hint of macabre sophistication, a satisfying, rich, darkness that makes each song a memorable listen. Ghosts & Girls comes to provide more of the same. With a smoother edge and a lighter sound, B.D. Gottfried maintains an image of being a capable alternative rock craftsman. With pulling grooves and intoxicating atmospheres, the Kitchener-based, Canadian B.D Gottfied returns with his 10th solo effort. Co-written and produced by Juno award winner Siegfried Meier, Ghosts & Girls is an expectedly beautiful sounding journey, and a healthy one at th ..read more

Blues… whiskey… a perfect match… …So when I saw the latest single “Whiskey Blues” from the Londoner group Shyfrin Alliance…I thought, hmmm that should be fun…and it was absolutely bombastic! A perfect storm of Hammond organs, gospel-blues chorus, and a stunning guitar show…what do we need more? The message here is a pretty brilliant one too, the lyrics are meant for a reason…and that reason is overcoming life’s difficulties…as Eduard, lead singer and lyricist of the Shyrin Alliance says: ““I try not to write meaningless lyrics without a message – I’m not interested in that,” he explains. “For ..read more

The band’s name, National Security Band, naturally piques interest and invites listeners to explore their music. Listening to their latest album, “Critical Sound Theory,” as well as their earlier releases, intrigued me enough to engage in a conversation with the trio. I was eager to delve deeper into their political rock concept and uncover more about their narrative and insights into the hidden society theory. Let’s begin with how you all first met. (Andy) Believe it or not, we are all related.  Craig is my older brother who I have obviously known since birth and Greg is a cousin who ..read more

Upon encountering the warning at the start of Debbie Christ‘s latest video, your curiosity will be piqued, leading you to seek further information. In my view, whether this is a storytelling technique or not, it is undeniably brilliant. Not only does it introduce diverse music, but it also offers a unique approach to music promotion. Let’s delve deeper into her concept of ‘Lust!’ Clara O’Page is the mastermind behind Debbie Christ. The Montreal-based singer-songwriter is currently working on her debut album “Tower,” as O’Page and her band aim to challenge societal taboos on shame, sexuality ..read more

Although, I haven’t listened to any extreme metal for quite some time I still enjoy its banging vibes for sure. Diseased Earth is one of the bands that we enjoyed their music in previous features before, and here they come again with a stunning Death Sludge hit, Splitting The Tongues Of Man. Let’s find out and headbang! In less than 4 minutes, Diseased Earth describes an epic metaphor “towards the fall of the Tower of Babel about life falling apart.” The strong melodic guitar riffs with hard-hitting fast-paced drumming along with the brutal vocals easily grabbed my ears and attention t ..read more

The Vaniers [van-ee-ays] are a Toronto-based rock trio formed in 2016 by Diego Paz (Bass Guitar/Vocals), Alex Iacobellis (Guitar), and Nick Donato (Drums). Known for delivering scorching live performances and dazzling crowds, The Vaniers have become a staple in the Toronto music scene, celebrated for their high-octane shows and catchy tunes. Their song, “This Dog” has been brewing for over a decade (don’t ask us its age in dog years). Dubbed “The Forbidden Tune,” it seemed impossible for The Vaniers to crack. One night, while the band was experiment ..read more

Swaying between the punchiness of modern rock and the nostalgic tones of ’90s alternative, June Body‘s rawness and forthright lyrical delivery throws back to the likes of Death Cab for Cutie and The Weakerthans. “Take Our Time Back” is the latest single from the trio’s third album, Last Everythings (June 7th, 2024); a snow globe of the scenes before, during, and after a breakup. It is a venture into the subtle, heartbreaking domestic details of an ending. “I ended a year-long relationship that I realized I wasn’t ready to be in from the start,” lead vocalist/guitarist C ..read more