Dope Lemon drops “Miami Baby” & North American tour dates

In my humble opinion, Australia’s Dope Lemon stands as an exceptional export from the vibrant land down under, leaving an indelible mark on our planet. With a mesmerizing repertoire of smooth and lush psychedelic melodies, Angus Young, known as Dope Lemon, emerges as a profoundly underrated contemporary songwriter. His musical genius has been flowing for […]

The Alarm’s ‘Forwards’: a triumph of resilience & renewal

Few bands have withstood the test of time through their musical journey and still sound as good as The Alarm. In their latest studio release, Forwards, The Alarm delivers a powerful and emotionally-charged album that is a testament to their enduring spirit and unwavering determination. Marking their return to the forefront of the rock scene, the […]

Altın Gün introduces Nashville to musical fusion, Anatolian Rock

Altın Gün is a band that has been on my musical radar for quite some time now. I remember hearing their 2018 release On and being blown away by how different their sound was. The band flawlessly combines elements of psychedelic rock and traditional Turkish folk music called Anatolian Rock. When I noticed a tour […]

We’ve got our ‘Head in the Clouds’ thanks to CLoud9 Vibes

Reggae inspired, pop-rock band CLoud9 Vibes has put out its first full-length album after a string of great singles and an EP back in 2016, giving us a look into what they’ve been hard at work cooking up for our listening pleasure. Head in the Clouds is a 12-track “ode to toxic relationships”, suggested by […]

And…that’s a wrap on Ballyhoo!’s 2023 summer tour

I am going to let you in on a very obvious, and not-so-secret theory of mine. I am convinced that no matter how big a band gets, no matter how many festivals they play or how many shows they sell out, there will always be a calling to go back and play those small, worn, […]

Things got real Stoopid in Mountain View, CA this summer

Friday, July 14th, Slightly Stoopid brought their annual Summertime tour to Mountain View’s Shoreline Amphitheater. Along for the ride this summer were friends Sublime with Rome, Atmosphere, and The Movement. The California sun was blazing with temps of about 84 degrees, (which really felt more like it was in the mid-90s when you were in the […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Jacuzzi Fuzz “Transparent”

Emerging from the vibrant city of Miami, Florida, Jacuzzi Fuzz is a band that defies categorization with their unique blend of influences. Established in 2002, the band was initially a three-piece outfit driven by the sounds of 80s/90s punk rock, ska, reggae, and the diverse Latin music that surrounded them. From their early days playing […]

Foo Fighters get back on track with ‘But Here We Are’

The icons that make up the Foo Fighters don’t require much of an introduction, given their history as one of the most acclaimed bands in the world. They suffered sorrow this previous year, when longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins tragically passed in South America. Due to his tribute concerts’ popularity, the news that the band will […]