Alex Cameron returns with “Miami Memory,” an industrial love song for the ages

May 12, 2019May 26, 2019 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

Pop-rock virtuoso and Aussie songwriter Alex Cameron returned to the spotlight last week with a fiery music video for his passionate new single "Miami Memory." What will presumably be the first tease from his forthcoming album, the track melds the subdued grooviness from Cameron's debut Jumping the Shark and the laughably ridiculous lyrical takes from … Continue reading Alex Cameron returns with “Miami Memory,” an industrial love song for the ages

New Music Roundup: January

February 8, 2019June 20, 2019 ~ Riffs & Rhymes Staff ~ Leave a comment

New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This month’s edition includes new releases from Boogie, Bring Me The Horizon, James Blake and more. Boogie - Everything's For Sale Honesty. It’s the quality that Shady Record’s newest star, Boogie, is showcasing on his … Continue reading New Music Roundup: January

Honorable Mention: Boston Manor – Welcome to the Neighbourhood

December 18, 2018May 26, 2019 ~ Riffs & Rhymes Staff ~ Leave a comment

Guest Post by: Genesis Mihalko BACKGROUND: When looking back over the past several years, so many pop punk artists have gone from being upcoming artists to one of the bigger names in the game, and Boston Manor is no exception. In 2016, the boys from Blackpool, United Kingdom decided to draw their line in the sand … Continue reading Honorable Mention: Boston Manor – Welcome to the Neighbourhood

New Music Roundup: October

November 6, 2018May 26, 2019 ~ Riffs & Rhymes Staff ~ Leave a comment

New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This month’s edition includes new releases from Adrianne Lenker, Kurt Vile, Twenty One Pilots and more. Adrianne Lenker - abysskiss Big Thief's Capacity was one of the most endearing records of 2017. That same intimatacy is … Continue reading New Music Roundup: October

Album Review: Kadhja Bonet – Childqueen

September 13, 2018May 26, 2019 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

Kadhja Bonet's soul music is in a unique class. It's composed into dense layers of classical instrumentation and rich vocal arrangements, pulled together harmoniously to produce a spacious psychedelic sheen. Her latest album, Childqueen, employs these characteristics to depict a deeply personal journey in which she seeks to detach herself from the unavoidable influences of man's … Continue reading Album Review: Kadhja Bonet – Childqueen