Author: Nina Schirmer

Review by Nina Schirmer Starting off the album with a slow, hypnotic guitar riff, My Iron Lung’s soothing melodies can easily hook any listener on their new album, Learn to Leave. The first track, “In Hiding” has a captivating intro that leads into the more powerful song on the album. The next track and also title track has vocals that continue with a similar storytelling sound. Even though the lyrics are screamed, My Iron Lung’s sound is softer because of the way they are balanced with the instrumentals. The third track on the album, “Damage” has a beautiful mix of…

Review by Nina Schirmer While currently touring on this year’s Vans Warped Tour, Vanna are also releasing their brand new album, All Hell. The first track on the album, “Paranoia Euphoria” has a very anthemic opening and dives right into Vanna’s heavy sound. Lyrically, this track has a more negative approach with lyrics about other people being the enemy and not wanting to deal with how cold people can be. The second song, “Pretty Grim” is even heavier than the opening track, but with a very catchy chorus. What is impressive about this band is how you can understand exactly…

Review by Nina Schirmer Hailing from the UK, Trash Boat’s debut album, Nothing I Write You Can Change What You’ve Been Through is one of the greatest pop-punk album releases of the summer. The energy and passion captured throughout the lively album adds to the list of why this album is a must listen. The album opens up with the track “Strangers,” that starts with a slow, emotionally gripping guitar that quickly switches to a faster pace with passionate and strong vocal work. At first it’s a really great song that you wouldn’t think could get unexpectedly even better until…

Hollow Bones vocalist Patrick Anthony talks about the themes of mental health awareness and love on the band’s new album, Lionheart, the challenges they overcame while writing, and big plans for the future, including even more new music.

Review by Nina Schirmer With their debut album Lionheart, it is clear that Hollow Bones are set to accomplish greatness. With a mix of melodic metalcore and hardcore, the short nine track album is a powerful and passionate release, intensified by its vocal work and heavy breakdowns. The first song on the album, “Wandering Sparrow” kicks things off with a build up to intense vocals leading to some breakdowns, but ending on a softer more melodic sound which then leads into a more intense track, “The November Diaries.” The melodic guitars throughout the song compliment the intense vocals really well…

Review by Nina Schirmer The new Real Friends album, The Home Inside My Head is a gripping, emotional wave for any listener. With their new sophomore album, Real Friends have created even more hard hitting lyrics with songs that capture the feelings of life’s rough patches, all illuminated through their strong, passionate vocals and well thought out instrumentation. The first track, “Stay in One Place” builds up a lot of excitement for the album with its quick pace, unique backing vocals throughout the chorus, and emotional yet comforting lyrics. “Empty Picture Frames” hooks you as soon as the opening guitars…

Ryan Neff of Miss May I sits down before their show at the TLA in Philadelphia and talks about their new album, Deathless, the band’s relationship with their fans, and the importance of writing music that makes them happy. 

A War Within just recently finished up the “Drop The Gloves Tour” with Blessthefall on top of releasing their new album, Believe, and the band have a lot to look forward to this year, with even more plans of touring around the U.S. while constantly writing new material. We were able to catch up with vocalist Spencer Maybe during their recent tour and discuss what went into the making of Believe, tour experiences, and more! 

We caught up with Movements‘ drummer Spencer York while the band was out supporting Real Friends on the $5 tour. Read about the band’s new EP Outgrown Things, tour and more!

Before hitting the stage for their epic show at The Fillmore in Philadelphia,we caught up with Asking Alexandria’s drummer, James Cassells about the new album, touring, and evolution of the band.