(Originally from New York), Toxic Shock had a great day when they wrapped this puppy up. Toxic Shock, now calling Orlando Florida their home, are yet another band not trying to re-invent the wheel. Rather, as a cohesive bass/drums/guitar/vocalist unit they are grooving with their own Nu Metal meets Bay Area thrash metal. The only […]
13, who may be out to get their collective pickle sucked (listen to “Vroom Vroom” – a favorite of those who go to their ReverbNation page), may just have this happen big-time when their new album “Overclocked” drops. From the ultra-ghettoized Bronx County of New York City, 13 are master hoodlums who can rock the […]
Out on Houses RottChild Records, “Medicine Bag” is written and performed by Wim Coopers, Christophe Dexters, and Edward Godby. It is a fun song that reeks of the restlessness of youth and it is played like the gentlemen who wrote it have invented a new Alternative Rock sub-genre, which could be called Trip-Surf AltRock. Zimbabwe – “Medicine […]
When I was turned on to “Statues In A Gallery”, (a three and one-half minute stunner), the top track from the new Kishi Bashi “Sonderlust” album (as I was told that it was by my very chic girlfriend — also a stunner btw — who is 20 years my junior), I had to admit that […]
With a prime rock’n’roll voice to instantly charm the listener with his Jazz PopRock ditties, Josh Ross is ready to take his JazzPop ditties to the next level. “Love Never Fails” is the new album by Troy, Michiganite Josh Ross. He dances up a storm on the blazing new number, “Do You Remember?”, which viewers […]
What the world needs is a new Michael Jackson song. Would you believe that MARK, from the city mecca of Boston, Massachusetts foots the bill? Take a listen to “Toothbrush” and tell me if it don’t stick to the roof of your brain like crazy glue. Pop/R&B/Soul sensation, MARK, will grab you right from the […]
Blood, vampires and capitalism. Such is the sociopolitical agenda of the self-styled Norwegian vampyric singer/songstress, Jenny Hval. Her video for her “Female Vampire”, from her “Blood Bitch” album, on Sacred Bones Records, imminently to be released, has already racked up over 20,000 hits on YouTube. Her metro-centricities have already been elaborated upon in the most […]
Where is the band from? Las Vegas, Nevada. When did the band first come together? 2009 How would you describe your style of music? Progressive Metal and Hard Rock. Is the band currently signed to a label? Yes. Big Moolah Records. Who are the members of the band and tell a bit about their individual […]
Like a bat out of hell, Ravencult, following up on a celebrated Thou Art Lord split release from 2015 — are about to release a killer 3rd album “Source Of Profanation”. And it is their first for the enterprising Metal Blade Records. Now do I have your full attention? Let me tell you why: Guitar […]
Rivvrs – Ready To Begin
September 27, 2016 by Rich Castle • Reviews Tags: Folk, Pop, Ready To Begin, Rivvrs, Soul • 0 Comments
Alternative Folk/Pop/Soul act, Rivvrs, from San Francisco CA — propelled by linchpin, Brandon Zahursky — are seeing their star rise as of late. (featuring on ESPN Monday Night Football) Jackie Green and Paul Simon are known artists who have had a lot of success blending different elements of Pop music and original song formulas, are touchstone […]