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This piece requires a bit of pre-exposition before the actual exposition: I’ve been working this entire semester on a project for one of my classes (and my portfolio) and well, here it is. Many of you have helped me get this done in some way, shape or form. There are many aspects of it that … More The State of the Music Scene: An Inside Look at Being a Musician In The Midwest
Hailing from Chicago, IL, this pop-punk 5 piece is taking the scene by storm. With catchy hooks and melodies mixed with incredibly relatable lyrics, you should have been listening to these guys yesterday. Although barely out of high school (if all of them are) this band will be huge. You have my word. Check out … More Artist of the Month: Belmont
The new record from Minneapolis hardcore outfit Household is out, and it’s tight. The band released Time Spent on 9/25 on Blood and Ink Records. Their latest single off of Time Spent, “Sway”, was released through Pure Volume. You can check it out below.
Minnesota pop-punk band The Way Away has recently released their latest track, titled “Echoes”. Accompanying the track is a lyric video that you can view below. Let us know what you think in the comments below!
I had the opportunity to sit and talk with my friends in In Light of Us about all of their upcoming plans and things. What ensued was quite a bit of debauchery and laughing at their vocalist, Garrett Thorson. After sifting through all of the jokes, here is what Josh Tutewohl, Kevin Will, Kory Sericati … More Artist Of The Week: In Light Of Us Interview
Artist: In Light Of Us Hometown: Minneapolis, MN Genre: Metalcore/BLEGH Releases: Progressions (2013), On Trial (2015) Highlight Track: “All That I Feel” Check them out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
After reading my interviews, you can understand that my main goal in life is to scour the internet and find new and obscure bands. Enter Lobby Boxer, an alternative indie band from St. Louis, MO. I instantly fell in love. The intricate guitar and slightly strained vocals, mixed with sick timings are what did me … More Interview: Lobby Boxer
Band: Lobby Boxer Genre: Emo Indie Hometown: Saint Louis, MO Releases: Teddy, Lobby Boxer, Lobby Session #1 Favorite Track (Jake): “Cap’n Gown” Check them out on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and BandCamp
Formed in 2009, Of The Fact is a pop punk four piece who cut their teeth in central Wisconsin, a place lacking in a strong local music scene. However lacking the scene may be, they thrived, and released their first EP, fittingly titled Big Plans For A Small Town, in the summer of 2013. Two … More Review: “Adjust.” by Of The Fact
If any of you kind readers know me personally, you know this: I love me some easycore. Some of my favorite bands are Chunk! No Captain Chunk, A Day To Remember (even though they’re only 17% core, according to the Revive Easycore Group) and Four Year Strong. I stumbled across Indianapolis-based EZ-outfit Crunkasaurus Rex on … More Artist Of The Week: Crunkasaurus Rex Interview
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