Gonzo Turbo Bonanzatroinic Party Party! If you have heard these words before you may be all over Gogol Bordello’s new album, Solidaritine. If you have no clue what I’m talking about… time to join the Underdog World Strike. The eighth album from the international Gypsy Punk band is out now, and oaft…they’re pissed aff. Gogol … Continue reading Album Review: Gogol Bordello – Solidaratine (Reviewed By Me, Big G)
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Single Review: KTL – Home It Comes
KTL is an indie folk singer/songwriter and musician from the Bay area and today I’ll be reviewing their single ‘Home It Comes’ which was released on July 22nd 2022. ‘Home It Comes’ opens with a soft, acoustic guitar melody, which starts off simple, and builds in complexity very quickly, nothing too much, but just a … Continue reading Single Review: KTL – Home It Comes
Album Review: Shadow Academy – Self-titled Album
Shadow Academy are a progressive rock duo, based in Los Angeles, made up of Dan Avidan, noted for being one of the hosts of the popular Let’s Play Channel Game Grumps, and for a fairly prolific music career which includes being a member of The Northern Hues, Skyhill, Ninja Sex Party and Starbomb. Joining him … Continue reading Album Review: Shadow Academy – Self-titled Album
New Horizons (Part 2) by John Foster
It’s interesting how we stumble across new music. Well, at least I find it interesting. Maybe you don’t. Fair play to you. We’re all strange in our own weird ways. You do you. Anyway, whether by friendly recommendation, promotional marketing, radio play, or gig support (including festival appearances), our attentions can sometimes be sufficiently drawn … Continue reading New Horizons (Part 2) by John Foster
Psychic Circle Oddities
Psychic Circle Oddities is a Los Angeles based business which was started in 2012 by owner and operator Suzy Berhow, who is more commonly known on the internet as Mortem3r. She is the host of KittyKatGaming, which we’ve talked about here on Off the Record before and you can click here and here to check … Continue reading Psychic Circle Oddities
EP Review: Larsen – Second Wind
Larsen are a four piece indie/alt-grunge outfit from Adelaide, South Australia made up of Liam Christensen on Lead Vocals/Guitar, Sam Massacci on Lead Guitar, Steven Massacci on Bass/Vocals and Alex Andrews on Drums/Vocals. Today, I will be reviewing their EP ‘Second Wind’ which was released on 6th August 2021. ‘Eating Me Alive’ opens with a … Continue reading EP Review: Larsen – Second Wind
Single Review: YVR – Out of It
YVR are a pop/indie duo from Los Angeles and today I will be reviewing their single ‘Out of It’ which was released on July 15th 2021. ‘Out of It’ opens with trilling tones, fading and building as they are filled with a deep, percussive beat that tonally reminds me of a heartbeat more than a … Continue reading Single Review: YVR – Out of It
Single Review: Dani Draco – Sad Boy Flow
Daniel Nii Kwei Akam who performs as Dani Draco is an indie/Hip Hop artist based in Ghana and today I will be reviewing his single ‘Sad Boy Flow’ which was released on October 2nd 2020. ‘Sad Boy Flow’ opens with some synthy rhythmic beats, and the soft, melodic vocals of Draco, with both supporting each … Continue reading Single Review: Dani Draco – Sad Boy Flow
Single Review: Two Tone Television – Old News
Two Tone Television are a five piece, alternative/indie punk group from Glasgow made up of Liam McCombie on Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Craig Bronsdon on Backing Vocals/Lead Guitar, Dave Murray on Bass Guitar, Neil Lovett on Keys and Chuck McAulay on Drums. Today, I will be reviewing their single ‘Old News’ which was released on the 3rd … Continue reading Single Review: Two Tone Television – Old News
Single Review: SPIRITBOX – A Strange Loss
SPIRITBOX are a five piece alternative/indie band from The Netherlands, I’ve reviewed them before and you can check that out here, here and here. Today I will be reviewing their latest release ‘A Strange Loss’ which was released on September 25th 2020. ‘A Strange Loss’ opens with a rising and heavy backing tune, counterpointed by … Continue reading Single Review: SPIRITBOX – A Strange Loss
Single Review: Calboa – Admission
'Admission' is the first track to come from Calboa in many months. It is a gem with indie flavour leaking from the mix, and its radiant force is making him stand out clearly. Hailing from the Yorkshire region, Calboa takes hits out of the Manchester songbook on this piece. I hear sounds popping out which … Continue reading Single Review: Calboa – Admission
Single Review: SPIRITBOX – Squid Machine
SPIRITBOX are a Netherlands based alternative/indie five piece outfit made up of Ruben Schimmel on Guitar/Backings, Nick van Eekelen on Guitar, Jasper Janssens on Bass/Backings, Hans Meertens on Vocals/Keys/Acoustic Guitar and Tomas Dekkers on Drums/Percussion. This isn’t the first time I’ve reviewed SPIRITBOX and you can check that out here and here. Today, however, I … Continue reading Single Review: SPIRITBOX – Squid Machine
Single Review: Jillian Francis – Won’t Be You
Jillian Francis is an indie/folk singer-songwriter who draws inspiration from the likes of Stevie Nicks, Bon Iver and Florence Welch. Today I will be reviewing their debut single ‘Won’t Be You’. ‘Won’t Be You’ opens with a soft, acoustic guitar that resonates perfectly with Jillian’s harmonious and melodic voice. This one immediately gripped me, the … Continue reading Single Review: Jillian Francis – Won’t Be You
Single Review: The Samoors – P.I.A.F (Patience Is a Friend)
The Samoors are a three piece new wave/indie band from Tel Aviv made up of Yuval Simcha on Guitars/Vocals, Andie Simcha on Synth/Melodica/Vibraslap/Backing Vocals and Erez Oppenheim on Drums/Backing Vocals. Today I’ll be reviewing their single ‘P.I.A.F (Patience Is a Friend)’ which was released on February 8th 2020. ‘P.I.A.F (Patience Is a Friend)’ kicks off … Continue reading Single Review: The Samoors – P.I.A.F (Patience Is a Friend)
Single Review: Cloe Wilder – You & Lonely
Cloe Wilder is a 14-year-old Indie Pop singer/songwriter from Florida and I have had the privilege of reviewing their music several times before, you can check out my reviews of their original music here, here, here and here. You can also check out my reviews of Cloe’s cover songs by clicking here and here, these … Continue reading Single Review: Cloe Wilder – You & Lonely
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