Icon For Hire is a band whose path reflects its members’ independent streak — a duo consisting of vocalist Ariel Bloomer and guitarist Shawn Jump. Forming in 2007 and originally hailing from Decatur, IL, the band was signed to Tooth and Nail Records from 2009-2015, after which they ended the partnership citing creative differences.
After amicably departing from Flyleaf in 2012 to concentrate on her family, some may have forgotten about ex frontwoman Lacey Sturm, whose trademark screams, high notes, and astounding lyrical acumen made her a mainstay in the alternative subculture of the early aughts. Today, she continues to serve as a force to be reckoned with in alternative rock in 2020.
Ohms is here, after much anticipation from fans of classic albums like Adrenaline, White Pony, and Deftones.
Southern California quartet Movements are back with their sophomore album No Good Left To Give, released on Fearless Records. When it landed in our inbox for review, we were told, “it’s a special one,” and indeed it was.
2020 may be the year from hell that we will remember for all the wrong reasons, but we’ve just been offered a chance to think of something far more hopeful when we hear the words “twenty-twenty” for the rest of the year.
The Killers are a dab hand at producing perfection, and despite their most well-known song being the 2004 smash hit ‘Mr. Brightside’ they’ve been consistently releasing great music over the years.
On August 14, experimental pop artist Poppy added three more tracks to complete her extended metal-pop album I Disagree (More).
Taylor Swift has spent the best part of her career defying all odds. From her humble beginnings as the darling of country to her more recent successes in the world of pop, she’s very much incapable of putting out anything short of stunning.
Neck Deep may have been around for less than a decade, but they’ve made some pretty considerable waves in the scene over the last few years.
Is this the new normal for gigs?
New Found Glory is a part of the pop-punk scene that we have grown up with. After 20 years on the scene, they’ve headed back to their roots for this their most recent record Forever + Ever x Infinity.
Described as an “adrenaline-fueled, rock n’ roll circus”, Canadian-American Rockers Paylaye Royale are no strangers to flamboyancy, and this their most recent offering The Bastards proves that. The band and their cult following embrace the essence of rock and punk in a way many new bands fail to do so.
Los Angeles indie rockers The Wrecks have been making waves as of late, and their incredible debut album truly is the cherry on top.
This year has been difficult so far and we all need a little help to get through it. The Used are here to help with their latest release, Heartwork.
The St Albans four-piece Enter Shikari have brought us a brand new album as their sixth such offering. Right from the offset, we were told that it was all leading to this, the definitive Enter Shikari album. Nothing is True and Everything is Possible is out everywhere April 17.
All Time Low have graced us with another album, a new era with plenty of sunshine and a great message to “Wake up, Sunshine. Somebody loves you for yourself.”
