August 29, 2015 by Ric Albano Buy The Black Sky Sequined The Black Sky Sequined, is the second album by the Massachusetts-based trio, Colorway. The music is a showcase for vocalist and guitarist F. Alex Johnson, who fuses strong elements of new wave and classic rock with well-formed melodies and arrangements which are just unique … Read more
A native of North Dakota, Kat Perkins‘ music has found an audience throughout North America due to both her successful run on the television show “The Voice” and the exceptionally talent way that she uses her potent voice. Earlier this summer, Kat Perkins released her self-titled, full-length debut album which followed her 2014 EP release, … Read more
Our Choice 5 for August 2015 features some of the most diverse music we’ve put together in one feature, with four albums and one EP from artists around the world. Puppet Show by Wasted Puppets Wasted Puppets draws influence from classic rock acts while adding their own special twist to the mix. The Finnish quartet’s debut … Read more
Buy Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace On Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace, the Foo Fighters made a concerted effort to find a different sound than that on any of their initial five albums. The album contains an alternating blend of acoustic and electric tracks, each with a great sense melody and use of shifting dynamics. … Read more
An Intimate Evening with Michael Shaw
Video for the song “Leave Me Alone”
This Is It album review
July 13, 2015 by Ric Albano Buy This Is It Utilizing classic rock compositional structure and exquisite production, the California-based group, An Intimate Evening With Michael Shaw has released their fine debut album, This Is It. The group is led by Michael Shaw, an Irish born vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who has spent several years making … Read more
We celebrate The 230th birthday of the USA with an all-American version of Choice 5 for July, featuring albums and EPs from five American bands. Transparency by Straight Line Stitch The latest release by Knoxville, Tennessee based trio Straight Line Stitch, the Transparency EP continues the group’s assent through the hard rock and heavy metal … Read more
Bonz is group from Atlanta, GA named after the lead vocalist who effectively fuses rap and rock with flair and attitude. This four-piece group also features guitarist Curt Taylor, bassist Don Leslie and drummer Erin Stagg. Beginning on July 17th, the group will embark on a tour (dates below) to support their album Broken Silence, … Read more
Below is Modern Rock Review’s featured list of albums and EPs released during May and June 2015. May 5, 2015 Amanda Fish Band Down In the Dirt Amanda Fish Band website Buy Down In the Dirt May 9, 2015 The Monte Vista Headfull of Change Buy Headfull of Change May 12, 2015 Steve Kaynan Multiverse … Read more