Within the music scene of Providence, Rhode Island, Bochek has been taking the current decade by storm. During these crazy times we’re in, it’s only fitting that a band that fuses so many eclectic elements together is leading the local charge. A funky meld of soul, noise, jazz, alternative and…

A long time ago I resorted myself to the fact that whenever Ty Segall puts out a new record either under his name or through his many projects, I’m going to listen to it. By listening to it, I mean that I’m going to press play and devote some time…

London experimental act Black Midi are consistently pushing the artistic envelope from a variety of directions. A clash of math, prog and alternative rock styles come through with the sense of something more being added. This certain something might go along the lines of jazz, soul, classical and even showtunes…

Valleyheart from Salem, Massachusetts have an approach to music that fuses genuine emotion with a steady flow. It’s direct and it’s poignant with the songs having a driven nature without needing to up the level of intensity. There are numerous elements at play and this is evident in their sophomore…

Boston indie Americana act The Ballroom Thieves have started a new chapter. With the amicable departure of Devin Mauch from the band last year, they’ve shifted from being a trio to being a duo. Martin Earley and Callie Peters now make up the lineup and the music has changed a…

Call it downtempo, dub, trip hop or whatever else, but the fact is that Thievery Corporation have been masters at this type of sound for over 25 years. One half of the creative nucleus behind the Washington, D.C. based act is Eric Hilton, who has had a prolific solo career…

New Brunswick art punks Motherhood have a really cool sound going on. This is partly created via the jangly distortion from Brydon Crain’s guitar along with his interesting way of singing. The other aspects are developed through the feverish drumming from Adam Sipkema with Penelope Stevens being the rhythmic glue…

Every year has at least one album that I have a high amount of anticipation for. This year has had a few so far and another one of them just got released to the masses. For years, Coheed and Cambria have been an outlier in the rock realm for a…

Foals from Oxford, England have a very unique take on pop music. Led by lead vocalist & guitarist Yannis Philippakis, they combine disco hooks, synthy new wave elements and progressive structures to create an infectious sound. Chances are you’ve heard them on Top 40 radio at some point and not…