Not at all a zero, this album is poorly named. Ape Men is described on their Facebook page as, “Edgy indietronica formed on the post Iron Curtain fringe of the European Union.” Sounds fancy! It is pretty fancy, actually. I haven’t listened to electronica since I was smoking pot in Joe and Krista’s dorm room… Continue reading EP Review: Ape Men’s Zero
Bardus: Something Heavy in the Water
Hailing from Philadelphia, Bardus, which features guitarist/vocalist Justin Tuck, drummer Kyle Pierce and bassist Ari Rosenberg, play hard hitting noise rock that is informed by their environment. They live in a tough, loud city and their music is a reflection of that reality, which can be heard on their debut full length, Solus, self-released by… Continue reading Bardus: Something Heavy in the Water
Scarfbombing Stammy
My New Year’s Resolution this year was to be more productive. I happened to be on a knitting kick as 2015 began and I knit myself a colorful cowl, a Painted Bunting inspired scarf and another scarf I affectionately refer to as my “Fruit Loop” scarf. Then Snowmageddon came. Armed with my needles and scraps of yarn leftover from… Continue reading Scarfbombing Stammy
The Perfect Tomato Sauce
By Pixie For oh, maybe 20 years, I have been seeking the perfect restaurant red sauce. I’m Welsh and Irish; I married a Sicilian/Irish dude. He likes my cooking in general… but I want to do better, always. Enter: The Cooking Channel. (Sidenote: There is actually a reference to me watching cooking shows to calm… Continue reading The Perfect Tomato Sauce
Blood and Wine: A Review of Ensiferum’s One Man Army
So if you’re an Ensiferum fan, why are you even reading this review? Just go ahead and pick up their new album One Man Army. Because chances are, you already know what you’re going to get. In fact, when dealing with most folk metal bands, there’s never a degree of total surprise. Sure there… Continue reading Blood and Wine: A Review of Ensiferum’s One Man Army
Grown Up Avenger Stuff: Your Friendly Neighborhood Rock Band
Independent Music Promotions sent us the new single from North Carolina rockers Grown Up Avenger Stuff — and with a band name like that, how could we not give the song a listen? “Pins” is a fun slice of indie pop that builds from a single guitar to a raucous house party. Check out the… Continue reading Grown Up Avenger Stuff: Your Friendly Neighborhood Rock Band
Album Review: The Shape’s Masque of the Red Death
The Shape is a band that’s in it for the long haul. According to their Facebook biography, they have returned to the scene after a five-year hiatus — and what a return it’s been. Playing several shows a month for the past year and dipping their fingers into the booking pie as well, they’ve made… Continue reading Album Review: The Shape’s Masque of the Red Death