Choice 5 for September 2014

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The September Choice 5 features a diverse set of music groups that stretch from the Midwest to the Middle East geographically, and range in vast styles of original independent music. Chain Reaction by Distorted Harmony Tel Aviv, Israel is home to this modern progressive metal group, formed in 2009 by a frustrated jazz pianist. After … Read more

Pulling Upon the Strap by Gypsy Lumberjacks

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August 13, 2014 by Ric Albano Purchase Pulling Upon the Strap Gypsy Lumberjacks is a group with a unique fusion sound built on folk instrumentation. Their full-length album, Pulling Upon the Strap, released early this year, masterfully displays their range of influences and compositional originality. The album follows an earlier release by the group called … Read more

Choice 5 for August 2014

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Welcome to the our brand new feature on Modern Rock Review called Choice 5. On the 5th of every month, we will provide a brief overview of five albums or EPs from artists across the globe and across the rock spectrum.   Black Gold by Iron Bells Louisville Kentucky’s Iron Bells is four piece rock … Read more

Peach by Late Cambrian

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July 19, 2014 by Ric Albano Buy Peach Late Cambrian is a three-member pop/rock group from Brooklyn, NY. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist John Wlaysewski, along with bassist Nunzio Moudatsos and the keyboardist/vocalist artist who simply goes by the name “O”. The group’s second full length album Peach was released in April … Read more

Choice 5 for July 2014

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Welcome to the our brand new feature on Modern Rock Review called Choice 5. On the 5th of every month, we will provide a brief overview of five albums or EPs from artists across the globe and across the rock spectrum.   Mission Critical Extended Play List by Joy Focus Joy Focus is a rock … Read more

Bread & Circuses by Furius Jones

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June 15, 2014by Karyn Albano Buy Bread & Circuses Bread & Circuses, the debut album from Idaho based Furious Jones is actually a follow up to their EP Bully which received some attention on nationwide college radio. The cover of this CD is deceiving. The soft silver and gold appear hazy as though behind a … Read more

Choice 5 for June 2014

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Welcome to the first edition of a brand new feature on Modern Rock Review called Choice 5. On the 5th of every month, we will provide a brief overview of five albums or EPs from artists across the globe and across the rock spectrum.   Latter Days by Drown Incus Hailing from Lucerne, Switzerland, Drown … Read more