Tag: Punk

How Potty Mouth stayed the course en route to their self-empowering sophomore record

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The current independent music scene is thriving off artists' ability to create and build fan bases through the internet. The fast-paced, high-volume nature of social media platforms goes hand in hand with the ridiculous frequency at which certain artists release their music. Even in this environment, genuine and honest works of art prove to be … Continue reading How Potty Mouth stayed the course en route to their self-empowering sophomore record

Staff picks for the most anticipated records of 2019

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As much as some people hate the cliché of a new year and all that it symbolizes, there is something refreshing about starting clean from the top of the calendar - reenergized vision, sudden motivation, a blank canvas. Such is the case for music. Like every other year, the start of 2019 fills us fans … Continue reading Staff picks for the most anticipated records of 2019

Honorable Mention: Boston Manor – Welcome to the Neighbourhood

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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

Guest Review: King Krule – The OOZ

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BACKGROUND: At only 23 years of age, Archy Marshall has made a name for himself in music circles across the world despite his modest catalog. The ambitious London based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer has developed a unique blend of jazz infused punk rock that features elements of trip-hop. Since his humble beginnings of recording … Continue reading Guest Review: King Krule – The OOZ