In “Executioner's Song,” Blueburst touches the news, the literature, and the guitar style of the 1970s. The song shares the title of a Norman Mailer true crime novel about events relating to the firing squad execution of Gary Gilmore. Gilmore’s story was remarkable because he led the fight...

       Each contribution to the song "No Big Sky" demonstrates a commanding presence while simultaneously embracing an understated nature. That dynamic is reflected not only within the individual elements but by the entirety of the song from The Sizzos. It is best demonstrated during the intro,...

       Thrillhouse has amassed a passionate following after a string of appealing singles over a span of more than three years. Yet, we are prepared to argue that the UK band is getting stronger and put its best foot forward with the release of “Que Sera, Sera.” The argument is primarily supported...

       It is easy to be enamored with their music before being charmed by their backstory. All within the initial 30 seconds of “Things You Never Said,” Hello Sister sequentially showcase their vocal prowess, feature a strong bass line, add power percussion, and ultimately unveil an electrifying...

       “ribbons” has a composition that demonstrates a musician’s dedication to artistic fulfillment, prioritizing it over monetary gain. We are in an era characterized by listeners with short attention spans and a seemingly infinite number of song options. Musicians are aware that Spotify and...

       From the initial bars of the song, it is immediately evident that “SHADOW” is hook-heavy Rock. Based in New York, SAMSARA wastes no time as the guitar kicks in and is soon joined by power percussion. Then as the song progresses, the band flexes other muscles. Their compositional skills...

        Nothing But Thieves released a second single from their upcoming fourth album “Dead Club City.” Based upon the singles, the band is moving in a more synth-heavy direction. We have a preference for their more guitar-based Rock, but we hope the transition works as well as it did...