Modern Rock Review’s Choice 5 for November features four LPs and one EP. Tribes by Testing Tomorrow Last December, Testing Tomorrow independently released their album Tribes. Based in Los Angeles, the group has played together for over 10 years and has released 5 albums. They self-describe Tribes as a gritty, dirty, desert rock album, in … Read more
October 15, 2014 by Ric Albano Based in San Francisco, California, Steakhouse has forged a unique fusion of modern and classic styles on their self-titled debut LP. Steakhouse contains music that seamlessly marries synthesized techno motifs with a solid Country and Western rhythm, along with long lyrical narratives that bring the listener to some dark … Read more
Our Choice 5 for October once again goes to the four corners of Earth to feature various styles of original music that came through our offices in recent months. A Manuel for Defeat by No Show Ponies Released in December 2013, A Manuel for Defeat was recorded live in the studio with few overdubs by … Read more
September 24, 2014 by J.D. Cook & Ric Albano A name like “Dustin Douglas and the Electric Gentleman” will probably manage to grab some attention. But what really matters is the music. Does it grab the ear’s attention? Is there a nice balance of originality and accessibility? Will the songs still be relevant years from … Read more
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
Below is Modern Rock Review’s featured list of albums and EPs released during May, June, July, and August 2014. May 1, 2014 The Ash The Ash Choice 5 for November 2014 The Ash website Buy The Ash May 2, 2014 Jeri Silverman Leaf Like EP Jeri Silverman website Buy Leaf Like May 5, 2014 Mike … Read more
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
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
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