Review of The Picturebooks forthcoming album “The Major Minor Collective” By Cathy Moore Album #5 from German rock duo The Picturebooks titled The Major Minor Collective will be released on September 3, 2021 and it is chock full of bluesy rock collaborations with powerhouse musicians like Dennis Lyxzen (Refused), Neil Fallon (Clutch), Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), and Ryan Sinn (The…
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Writing From the Soul – Mitchel Evan Releases His Self-Titled Album
Mitchel Evan Releases His Much Anticipated Self-Titled Album, Mitchel Evan Along with his Single/Video “Baby Go Back To Bed” with TLG Entertainment/INgrooves “An autobiography set to music is exactly what Mitchel Evan has delivered with this project. A revealing of glimpses really over a variety of life events told in song. Carefully structured poetry it almost seems like at times when…
Read More‘Alpha Transcendence’ Gabriel and the Apocalypse EP Remix Edition
This EP of Remixes is truly a treasure trove for all Gabriel and the Apocalypse fans. It is a worthy addition to any industrial collection as your view the production quality and the mixing found in Alpha Transcendence by Rich Stitch Thomas (Mushroomhead/Ventana), T I M E L I N E S, Sin Quirin (Ministry/3 Headed Snake), and John Wheeler.…
Read MoreReview of South of Eden’s First EP, “The Talk”
South of Eden EP review by Cathy Moore There are a lot of things I love about Columbus, Ohio. It is the epicenter of my entertainment life – Columbus Blue Jackets hockey, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, Ohio State Buckeye football, and a vibrant live music scene (outside of the dark days of COVID-19). And now I’m adding Columbus…
Read MoreAlbum Review – Blacktop Mojo’s EP “Static” Out May 29th, 2020
Blacktop Mojo upcoming EP”Static” by Cathy Moore In a time when we are forced to live without live music, new recorded music is the next best thing. And for me, new music from Blacktop Mojo makes dealing with this pandemic so much more tolerable! The boys from Texas have created a new four-track EP called Static which will be released to the world…
Read MoreFlaw is Ready for the World to Hear VOL IV: Because of the Brave
Flaw is Ready for the World to Hear VOL IV: Because of the Brave By Cathy Moore Louisville’s FLAW has been a mainstay in the hard rock/metal scene for over twenty years. With Chris Volz at the helm, the band has been touring the country nonstop. FLAW’s latest release, VOL IV: Because of the Brave, hits hard with a heavy…
Read MoreReview of Sum 41’s album “Order in Decline” which is available TODAY via Hopeless Records!
Review of Sum 41’s album “Order in Decline” which is available TODAY via Hopeless Records! By Megan Randall I’m trying to kick my caffeine habit…which is fine because I’ve got an advanced copy of Sum 41’s Order in Decline. The group’s 7th album is all the energy I need to get through my day while I deal with this post-stimulant…
Read MoreReview of Kiss Kiss Bang’s EP “Hearts on Fire”
Review of Kiss Kiss Bang’s EP “Hearts on Fire” By Cathy Moore When I think about music from Kentucky my first thought is bluegrass. Then country music. Then maybe even folk music. Good old fashioned rock and roll does not jump to the front of my mind. That just might be about to change thanks to Kiss Kiss Bang.…
Read MoreReview of “Place in Time” – Roadrunner Records debut EP from Joyous Wolf!
Review of “Place in Time” – Roadrunner Records debut EP from Joyous Wolf! By Cathy Moore On April 19, Southern California-based rock band Joyous Wolf released their Roadrunner Records debut EP, Place in Time. I feel like I’ve been waiting forever for this album. I’ve seen these guys live numerous times, hung out with them on Shiprocked, and got to know them through…
Read MoreCayucas “Real Life” is a somber surf pop album for the Summer 2019
Cayucas “Real Life” is a somber surf pop album for the Summer 2019 By Alex Jones Cayucas is a Santa Monica based indie pop band formed in 2011 (under a different name) by twin brothers Zach and Ben Yudin. “Real Life” marks the the third studio album and the first since 2015 for the twin duo. The name…
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