2016 has marked quite a bit of growth and reflection for Aleko, who recently released his new song, “Waiting,” a story about the struggle between waiting for something good to happen and actively searching for it. The powerful song serves as a follow-up to Aleko’s EP, Amity, released last year and admittedly, he has matured a lot since then.
In a time when our nation has become terrifyingly divided, everyone came together at The Marquis to put their arms around friends and strangers to sing songs that mean the world to them and share a special moment together. And isn’t that what Emo Nite is all about?
Released almost exactly a year after his debut album, Architect, C Duncan‘s newest release, The Midnight Sun marks quite a bit of growth for the artist. A nod toward The Twilight Zone, The Midnight Sun is more than just a collection of songs, and although it isn’t necessarily a concept album, it does have a very uniform quality and underlying theme that makes it some of C Duncan’s strongest work to date.
Review by Dom Vigil The Griswolds’ new album, High Times For Low Lives is easily one of the most ambitious and diverse releases of 2016. Chronicling the highs and lows of relationships, The Griswolds draw influences from R&B and soul all the way to pop and electronic and blend every sound together effortlessly throughout all fourteen tracks. Kicking things off the right way is “Role Models,” which is groovy and fun to listen to, spectacular vocals hooking you right away and blending perfectly with playful instrumentals. Although there is quite a bit going on musically in the opening track, every single…
Review by Dom Vigil Although it is only three songs in length, Hurry’s new EP, Casual Feelings wastes no time transporting you into their world. Soothing guitar work, mellow bass and soft, easygoing vocals set the tone right away on the title track, making it easy to get lost in these songs before they’re over in the blink of an eye. These three songs will easily hold fans over until Hurry’s next release, but the downside of such a short EP is, just as it really starts to gain momentum, it’s over. “Casual Feelings” is a strong, catchy opener, but…
Review by Dom Vigil The great thing about bands like Jimmy Eat World, who have been creating music for over twenty years is that you never know what they’re going to do next, but whatever it is, it promises to be great. Thankfully the band’s ninth album, Integrity Blues is no exception. Emotional, yet very mature sounding and a quite a bit more mellow than their 2013 release Damage, these eleven songs mark a new era for Jimmy Eat World, and one that their fans are sure to connect with. “You With Me” kicks off Integrity Blues and right away,…
Review by Dom Vigil Bleeker’s new album, Erase You is full of an undeniable swagger and groove that will shake you to your core and leave you wanting more long after it comes to an end. With catchy guitar hooks, spectacular vocal work and a gritty, fun loving sound that makes you want to move, Bleeker have easily crafted eleven timeless and energetic tracks. Erase You’s opening track lures you in with catchy guitar work and keeps you around with an infectious chorus – something that quickly becomes a staple for this album. The first track is high energy and…
Review by Dom Vigil Listening to Night Riots’ new full length, Love Gloom in one sitting is a somewhat daunting task – it is fifteen very diverse songs in length – but by the time you reach the stunning final track, “As You Are,” you’ll be glad that you did. Split up into three very distinctly different parts, Love Gloom has a little bit of everything, from the eerie and dark beginning to the synthy and psychedelic middle all the way to the bright and poppy ending. Night Riots showcase the full range of their abilities on this release while…
Asbury Park pop-rock band, The Catching may be fairly young, but their chemistry is undeniable. These best friends have known one another since they were ten years old, and that connection is directly reflected in their music and their current High School Nation Tour. With their debut EP, Teenage Fiction Part 1 out now and the promise of a Part 2 to come soon, The Catching only continue to grow.
Review by Dom Vigil Transit Blues is anything but safe. The sixth full-length album from The Devil Wears Prada starts off explosive and chaotic, taking listeners on a sonic journey as they wow them with wild guitar work and passionate vocals and keep them interested with intricate drumming and a wide array of sounds. The first release without founding drummer Daniel Williams and first full album with guitarist Kyle Sipress, who replaced Chris Rubey, proves that The Devil Wears Prada aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Opening up Transit Blues is the chaotic…
