Pedals used to be a way to boost or drive a guitar signal into an amp. Now it’s not uncommon to...
Matthew Wendler
REVIEW: IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitors
Monitors can take up a lot of space, especially in a small home studio situation. Finding good...
Ampeg Classic Analog Bass Preamp Pedal Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHHG21cvHLE When it comes to classic rock bass guitar tones, Ampeg...
Record Review: Kae Sun
Kae Sun Outside the Barcode EP Ghana/Toronto “Weh-Weh outside of your everyday acoustic album” If your idea of a good acoustic album is something by Jack Johnson, Outside the Barcode may be a little...
Live Review: Manchester Orchestra
Where: House of Blues, Boston When: November 12, 2011 Being the resourceful connoisseur of whiny music that I am, I first took note of Manchester Orchestra when they co-headlined a tour with Brand...
Record Review: Hurricane Bells
Hurricane Bells Tides and Tales New York, NY “An expert mix of angst and hope, with a dash of cheer” Hurricane Bells’ Steve Schiltz masters the art of simplistic cynicism in his sophomore album...
Record Review: Heatherlyn
Heatherlyn Storydwelling Minneapolis, MN “Haunting and serene, made perfect with stunning vocals and simplistic melodies” Nothing would describe Heatherlyn’s Storydwelling more fittingly than the...
Record Review: Hannah Miller
Hannah Miller O Black River Nashville, TN “Soft, sweet and seductive” Move over Nashville, there is more than just mainstream country in your midst. Step aside and make way for Hannah Miller, as she...
Record Review: Greensky Bluegrass
Greensky Bluegrass Handguns Kalamazoo, MI “Where songwriting and bluegrass come together” The studio work of Greensky Bluegrass is far more laid back than their live sound. Their latest release,...
Record Review: The Contortionist
The Contortionist Exoplanet Indianapolis, IN “Progressive metal from America’s heartland. With aliens.” The Contortionist is a group of young guys from Indianapolis who have created an album that...
Record Review: Bring the Knife
Bring the Knife Bring the Knife Boston, MA “Boston hardcore fights werewolves and Vikings” Boston is a breeding ground for rock, metal and hardcore bands. The groups that blur those lines often rise...
Record Review: Big Troubles
Big Troubles Romantic Comedy Ridgewood, NJ “Innovative instrumental arrangement balanced with smooth vocals” Big Troubles’ recent full length, Romantic Comedy, takes a creative step out of the box...
Record Review: Beauty Feast
Beauty Feast Soft Spot Brooklyn, NY “Electrified campfire music” Next time there's chilled beer bottles in the cooler, marshmallows melting over a fire and crickets chirping outside the tent,...