Mastodon - Emperor Of Sand
After two albums without a unifying theme, Mastodon delivers a new concept album with “Emperor Of Sand”. Their seventh album is all about cancer. And by extension, about time and mortality.
Body Count - Bloodlust
Body Count’s last album “Manslaughter” was a solid comeback after eight years of silence. Especially when compared to 2006’s “Murder 4 Hire”. Turns out Ice-T was only getting warmed up.
Forever Unclean - Float
Contrary to what their name might suggest, Denmark’s Forever Unclean is not a crustpunk band.
Western Addiction's guide to San Francisco
In case you missed it, San Francisco’s Western Addiction recently released their sophomore album, “Tremulous”, nearly 12 years after their debut. And while they might be older and wiser now, they are still seriously pissed off.
The Smith Street Band - More Scared Of You Than You Are Of Me
- by Nate Hennon
Kevin Seconds' guide to Sacramento
When Kevin Seconds isn't busy with 7 Seconds, his solo albums or his new hardcore project Aim Higher, he is busy living life in Sacramento, California. Read on to see what he had to tell us about his hometown.
Worst Days Down - Elsewhere
Canada’s Worst Days Down originally started as a solo acoustic project for Ben Sir, but has since turned into a full band featuring members of other Edmonton-based acts such as Fire Next Time, Audi
The Shins - Heartworms
The Shins’ first four albums all seemed to be written with the summer in mind. Uplifting indie pop tunes that made a pass at you with their catchy choruses and sweet melodies.
Benchmarks
Nashville-based indie punks Benchmarks released their new album “Our Undivi
Craig Finn - We All Want The Same Things
If you look at the world today, I’m not convinced we all really want the same things.