Author: treyanastasio89

  • Snakedoctors – Four And A Half

    Snakedoctors – Four And A Half

    Both the new wave/dark wave/post-punk inspired Side A and grunge inspired Side B of Four And A Half once again showcase Snakedoctors’ penchant for crafting memorable and enjoyable indie tracks. And at the same time that Snakedoctors evoke such eclectic musical styles through their impressive songwriting, their output remains nonetheless unique, bringing a fresh perspective…

  • Ophelia’s Eye – Hopeless World

    Ophelia’s Eye – Hopeless World

    Hopeless World is quite an impressive debut album for Ophelia’s Eye; even as they tackle serious lyrical themes, their music remains consistently engaging and enjoyable from the beginning of the album to its end. The band’s brilliant songwriting and superb musicianship once again shine on their debut album, bringing a uniquely heavy and melodic sound…

  • Lockdown Co. – End of Chapter

    Lockdown Co. – End of Chapter

    End of Chapter abounds with a vast array of musical influences, showcasing Lockdown Co.’s penchant for crafting brilliant instrumental music that is highly enjoyable and engaging. While drawing from genres such as progressive metal and hard rock, End of Chapter nonetheless finds its strengths in sounding completely original, as this impressive up-and-coming duo bring exciting…

  • Electric High new single “Walls Fall Down”

    Electric High new single “Walls Fall Down”

    Walls Fall Down is a very impressive EP, highlighting not only the brilliant songwriting and superb musicianship of Electric High, but also their incredible musical versatility. While Electric High’s sound is generally rooted in hard rock influences, each track on Walls Fall Down succeeds in exploring a unique sound that reveals the wide scope of…

  • Echo Coast “Last Chord”

    Echo Coast “Last Chord”

    “Last Chord came about when experimenting with effects pedals and vintage amps. It’s a song about endings and new beginnings I guess. How we shift and change and move on. It’s also accepting that some things don’t last forever but that life keeps going until we reach that end. I guess there’s a bit of…

  • Bones in Butter “A Dystopian Love Song”

    Bones in Butter “A Dystopian Love Song”

    “There was this crazy and eerie atmosphere I clearly recall. This event I tried to embed in a story of two lovers spending the night before an impending catastrophic incident,” Milutin Krasevic / Bones In Butter.

  • The_Meskimo “The Brothers McKenna Drop Out”

    The_Meskimo “The Brothers McKenna Drop Out”

    “I enjoy listening to Terence McKenna’s lectures and also appreciate what his brother, Dennis, is doing to bring awareness to the medical benefits of psychedelics. I also have a deep love for psychedelic music.

  • Great Value Jesus “Blush / Gen Z the Great Society”

    Great Value Jesus “Blush / Gen Z the Great Society”

    “On the surface Blush is a song about love, once dug a little deeper it is about novelty love. This song echoes the pressures of what our society dictates what the narrative of love is. Through melodic hooks and vivid metaphors, Blush tells the chaotic story of Hallmark love. I’d call it a reflection of…

  • Seven Days Rest “Traitor”

    Seven Days Rest “Traitor”

    “Traitor, in its core is a visceral song about being betrayed. The beautiful thing about it, is that it can be applied to any situation that involves some form of betrayal. The birth of the song came from when almost every member of the band went through one or more forms of betrayal in the…

  • The Chemistry Set – Pink Felt Trip

    The Chemistry Set – Pink Felt Trip

    Considering The Chemistry Set’s veteran presence and cult status in the psychedelic rock scene, it comes as no surprise that the album marking their 35th anniversary is a highly enjoyable and thoroughly impressive work.

  • Absinthe Green “Give The Devil His Due”

    Absinthe Green “Give The Devil His Due”

    “This is a song about temptation. The story starts with the main character having a nice evening at home, strumming her guitar, while the devil pays a visit, knocks on the door and as he tries to seduce her, a dialogue begins.” Abstinthe Green

  • Parallel – Parallel (Original EP)

    Parallel – Parallel (Original EP)

    Parallel’s self-titled EP is quite an impressive debut release, and a compellingly engaging listen throughout; at the same time that the songs on the EP convey the wistful feelings of isolation that listeners will surely relate to, their powerfully dreamy atmospheres also bring about a relaxing sense of tranquility. Highly recommended.