Madzilla LV has released a video for “Ashes of Light,” and let me tell you, this is the kind of tune that makes you want to crank the volume and tear into the band’s whole catalog. Shot on the road during their South American tour with Living Colour, the video is pure adrenaline: sweaty, chaotic, and dripping with the kind of energy that only comes from a band laying it all on the line. What hits hardest about “Ashes of Light” isn’t just the ferocity of the riffs (though trus

It's been quite some time since I've heard a record that seamlessly takes some of the best elements of folk, pop, and contemporary, and puts them together on such a lush and full-bodied feeling record that comes with a sort of breezy feeling overtone and a warmth.  Coming across the Out Of Season EP from Faded certainly let me indulge in some diverse but always pop-riddled songwriting, and the record doesn't waste a lot of time with its first and title track. Right from the s

Half Dizzy’s Yard Sale album lands with a rush of energy that feels instantly alive, diving headfirst into a bright and vivacious pop punk sound. From the start, the record leans into massive melodic drive, pairing sharp guitars with punchy rhythms that keep everything moving at a steady, exciting pace. There is a sense that every track is built to connect, pulling listeners in with an urgency that never lets up. What really makes Yard Sale stand out is its ability to deliver

A single from a Sweet Gorilla was recently released, and the single comes through as a bright feeling but expansive pop-rock single that blends in certain cinematic backbones along with vast guitar work to create something that certainly feels like it's got its own atmosphere. This is the track that is infusing certain elements of classic rock, hints of alternative, but keeps things in that sort of electric, sonically bright area so that it feels spirited and positive when yo

Emma Lindquist has been dropping some hints and singles leading up to her album, and it has now arrived, bringing with it a very one-on-one temperament that digs into the artist's psyche a bit, but also exhibits how she can come across with a bit of boldness as she speaks her truths through her music. Hello tiger be my friend  is a record that breeds many different styles but seems to always hover around under the pop umbrella, near perfectly. The album displays a lot of wond

A fresh single release from LJ and the Ray Band recently dropped, and this track displays such catchy and colorful swagger, funk tonality, smooth, flowing vocals, and lush, packed instrumentation that just gives the song A richness and flavor that you rarely get these days. "Heels" is a single riddled with pop overtones and most certainly comes at you with great attitude and this certain brightness, along with a deep-pocketed, heavy-handed funk groove that you just can't turn

A gorgeous and moving new release from Dan Becker delivers a series of piano pieces that feel cinematic, built on an emotional backbone, and create these beautifully woven moods delivered by performances with heart and attention to dynamic touch. Some of these pieces are almost magical. They create such a space for you to jump into and swim through. These are pieces of music that definitely have that feeling of movement and flow to them. One of the most beautiful aspects of m

The new single release from Keeana Kee blends a cultural flair with elements of dance and pop together to create something that has an undeniable ability to get your body moving with deep-pocketed grooves and addictive rhythms, along with alluring vocals and a sentiment that I think some of us can definitely relate to. "Ex's Funeral" definitely has a bit of a drive to it but it's a smooth one. It pulls you into it and before you know it you're swaying with the rhythm of the t