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
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
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
June 28, 2015 by Karyn Albano Buy Knuckle Sandwich Filled with really cool musicianship playing authentic New Orleans music with an air of celebration, Knuckle Sandwich is the latest and greatest release by The Melatauns. The group is led by bassist Robert Snow and vocalist Pat Ricks who co-wrote and arranged the material on the … Read more
Below is Modern Rock Review’s featured list of albums and EPs released during March and April 2015. March 2, 2015 Mary Bue Holy Bones Mary Bue website Buy Holy Bones March 3, 2015 The Night Falls Colt The Night Falls website Buy Colt March 3, 2015 Jessi Teich Twisted Soul Jessi Teich website Buy Twisted … Read more
April 9, 2015 by Ric Albano Buy From Now On From Now On, is the latest studio album by the Long Island, New York based artist, Azwel. The album features mellow-toned compositions which use an array of instrumentation and approaches to forge this interesting and diverse record. The song arrangements range from standard acoustic rock … Read more
For our Easter edition of Choice 5, we feature groups from East of the Atlantic and work our way clockwise around every corner of the great continent of Europe. Back to Life EP by A New Tomorrow We start in London, England where A New Tomorrow released their vibrant EP, Back to Life. Here, we … Read more
March 18, 2015 by Ric Albano Buy Still Undead The Finnish band with the unusual name, The Sitting Bull & the Bullshitters, has released a strong, rock-oriented debut entitled Still Undead. Released in digital form earlier in 2015, the album has a real classic rock feel led by the ever-present Hammond organ of keyboardist Antti … Read more