“Evership II is one of those albums that just keeps revealing itself with every listen, and is a perfectly worthy follow up to the debut. Each time I listen to the album, a new chorus gets stuck in my head, or a new section stands out to me.” Continue reading
Colorado-based power trio Source have returned with their second full-length effort, called Totality (Pavement Music). While managing to avoid the dreaded “sophomore slump,” the band takes a step toward truly establishing its own identity, setting itself apart from its influences like Tool, Chevelle, and A Perfect Circle. With the aid of producer Ulrich Wild (Defotnes, … Continue reading
Devin manages to make a beautiful, endearing work of art, that somehow maintains an authenticity and heart and honesty in the midst of absolute musical mayhem. Continue reading
As a prog metal kid growing up in rural Kentucky, I longed for an imaginary scenario in which I’d see my favorite progressive groups playing to packed rooms. Kentucky was a dead zone for almost all of the bands I liked. So, imagine my surprise, 20+ years later, standing in Diamond Pub and Billiards in … Continue reading
I’m late to the party with the band Daughters, but ever since their 2018 release of the tremendous You Don’t Always Get What You Want, I’ve been playing catch up with their discography and better understanding why they’re making such waves. After absorbing their latest album over a few months and hearing about their immense … Continue reading
After the mixed reception of The Astonishing, Dream Theater decided to regroup and recalibrate, which was a natural step after something as ambitious as a massive 2 disc concept album. In interviews, John Petrucci mentioned that the band decided to do what they had done for many of their most classic albums: isolate themselves in … Continue reading
One of the most anticipated (and potentially controversial) releases of 2019 is Devin Townsend’s Empath. According to Devin himself, this is one of his most ambitious albums, and has featured an over-the-top, “kitchen-sink” approach from beginning to end. Watch the video below. On “Genesis” as the first single, Devin Townsend said: “As the musical nature … Continue reading
