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REVIEW: John Mayer – Battle Studies

Artist: John Mayer Album: Battle Studies Genre: Rock Label: Columbia I think it goes without saying that whether you like him or not, you’ve at least heard a song by John Mayer. Ever since his debut on the national scene, Mayer has blazed a path all his own and has become the young hope of […]

REVIEW: Weezer – Raditude

Artist: Weezer Album: Raditude Genre: Rock Label: DGC Few mainstream bands have the staying power of Weezer. Even though each album seems plagued by old-school fans claiming the band has sold out more than ever before, still thousands shell out cash for the music and even more fill arenas for the band’s legendary stage performance. […]

First Impressions: Relient K – Forget and Not Slow Down

First Impressions is a segment where we let you into our early thoughts on a highly anticipated album, This week, we have our early views on Relient K’s Forget and Not Slow Down. It drops October 6, 2009. Though I wouldn’t claim Relient K as one of my favorite bands of all time, I think […]

Winds of Plague – The Great Stone War

Artist: Winds of Plague Album: The Great Stone War Genre: Metal Label: Century Media It’s been some time since Winds of Plague’s debut, Decimate The Weak, sought carnage on the scene. However, the band hasn’t been sitting around by any means, they’ve been on the road seemingly nonstop since the record’s release. Somehow, in the […]

Emery – …In Shallow Seas We Sail

Artist: Emery Album: In Shallow Seas We Sail Genre: Post-Hardcore Label: Tooth and Nail Like many Emery fans, I was turned off by the band’s previous release, I’m Only A Man. So, to put it lightly, I was cautious about hearing their new full length, however I did have some hope thanks to the excellent […]

Mike Hale – Lives Like Mine

Artist: Mike Hale Album: Lives Like Mine Genre: Acoustic/Folk Label: Suburban Home Even if you aren’t a fan of acoustic music, there’s something in the story of Mike Hale that should gain some respect from any music fan. This here is a man/artist who set out to make music and tour his life away and […]

MeWithoutYou – It’s All Crazy! It’s All False! It’s All A Dream! It’s Alright

Artist: MeWithoutYou Album: It’s All Crazy! It’s All False! It’s All A Dream! It’s Alright Genre: Indie Rock/Folk Label: Tooth and Nail MeWithoutYou is kind of like a fine wine, only getting better with age. Also, much like wine, everyone has their own opinion about when they’re truly at their best. There’s those who claim […]