I hadn’t heard much of Hamden band Heavy Breath before I was given the task of reviewing their recent release Jumps the Shark, so I went into this as a virgin listener. To be honest, I was surprised about how much I enjoyed it. Heavy Breath could mean I was in for a boring thirty-something… Continue reading Shark Attack! A Review of Heavy Breath’s Jumps the Shark
Album Review: Ransom Scenery’s ear to ear
Truly. Unique. These are the best words that come to mind when I listen to the compilation of sounds emerging from the talent that is Ransom Scenery. Born of Springfield, Illinois the band’s wide array of musical integration becomes the movement of avant garde music. Their new album ear to ear was released February 25th,… Continue reading Album Review: Ransom Scenery’s ear to ear
TICKET GIVEAWAY: An Evening of Comedy and Mind-Reading at The Outer Space, 8/2
Do you believe in the paranormal? How about the power of a good laugh? If you answered “yes” to at least one of these questions, you should enter to win two FREE tickets to An Evening of Comedy and Mind-Reading ft. Richard Cyr and Keith Zalinger. (And if you answered “no” to the first one,… Continue reading TICKET GIVEAWAY: An Evening of Comedy and Mind-Reading at The Outer Space, 8/2
Single Review: The Unravelling’s “Master Drone”
A Canadian musical duo from Calgary known as The Unravelling (yes, two “L’s”) released their new single “Master Drone” online July 8th, 2015. The integration of multi-faceted tones and rhythms keeps your ears piqued throughout the song. Ambient sounds fluctuate, as heavier metal-type guitar riffs play continuously. Clear vocals complete the sound, introducing calm tones… Continue reading Single Review: The Unravelling’s “Master Drone”
Spreading Good Vibes with the Terrapin Foundation Food Drive
2015’s Gathering of the Vibes will mark the 11th time in its 20-year history that the festival’s been held in Bridgeport — and the seventeenth year that the Terrapin Foundation will hold its annual food drive at the event. Since 1999, the Bridgeport-based non-profit has collected almost 48,000 pounds of food to benefit the local… Continue reading Spreading Good Vibes with the Terrapin Foundation Food Drive
Interview with Jessica Lee Wilkes
Jessica Lee Wilkes plays attitude-laden rock n roll, drawing on the classic sounds of the 50s but with a modern twist and a whole lot of fire. On her debut EP, Lone Wolf, the current Dirt Dauber (and wife of Legendary Shack Shakers/Dirt Daubers front man J.D. Wilkes) delivers a master class in the art… Continue reading Interview with Jessica Lee Wilkes
Death, Slaughter, and Vibes: Alternative Control’s Summer 2015 Festival Picks
‘Tis the season of the fest. With so many choices, where should you go? Here are a few suggestions: Gathering of the Vibes, 7/30-8/2 at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT — “Wait Jessie, isn’t this a metal blog? I don’t wanna listen to this hippie stuff!” Yeah, but do you want to listen to good… Continue reading Death, Slaughter, and Vibes: Alternative Control’s Summer 2015 Festival Picks