Finnish punk rockers Daggerplay have churned out something thoroughly American in their recent album Subterranean Reality. Opening with a spaghetti-Western instrumental that’s straight out of a Blues Brothers driving scene, they offer 14 anthemic pop punk tracks with influences ranging from Social Distortion to Green Day. Closer “Sinister Blues” gives another nod to Americana, and… Continue reading Album Review: Daggerplay’s Subterranean Reality
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#ThrowbackThursday: The Gaslight Anthem’s The ’59 Sound
The Gaslight Anthem released their sophomore album The ’59 Sound in 2008, but it took me ’til 2015 to listen to it. I’d heard “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues” on WFUV and loved the song; still, it wasn’t until I saw the band’s moving performance at Gathering of the Vibes this past summer that I… Continue reading #ThrowbackThursday: The Gaslight Anthem’s The ’59 Sound
Album Review: Louise Aubrie’s Late 44
Imagine you’re at summer party with that sweet young-Morrissey-looking dude you’ve had your eye on for awhile. Louise Aubrie’s Late 44 is the soundtrack for the moment when you realize he’s had his eye on you too. With a vibe reminiscent of The Killers and The Smiths, the London-born singer/songwriter intoxicates listeners with spritely vocals… Continue reading Album Review: Louise Aubrie’s Late 44