Author: Dom Vigil

Review by Dom Vigil Mansell’s debut LP Mantra is sure to set them apart with groovy bass, catchy vocal work and an overall solid sound that carries things forward from track to track. Although it is on the short side – Mantra is only eight songs in length, with two interludes that clock in at under two minutes in length and an intro track, making for only five full songs – Mansell manage to establish a strong, unique sound that will leave listeners eager for more. Everything comes together with ease on “Ghost,” the second song on the album, and…

Pop rock trio The Young Wild kicked off their year with the release of their latest EP, All The Luck and this month, they’re ending things with a bang on tour with Max Frost. The final date of the band’s tour is tomorrow in Denver at Lost Lake Lounge, but before hitting our beautiful state, we talked with bassist Gareth Moore about All The Luck, their growth over the past year and much more! 

Australian quartet The Jezabels just embarked on their fall North American tour in support of their newest release, Synthia, and for their fans, these shows couldn’t come soon enough. Not only is the band in the U.S. at a rather strange and divided time – their tour kicked off the day after the presidential election – providing their fans with an escape from their daily lives and fears of the future, but these dates have been a long time coming. Earlier this year, The Jezabels were forced to put their extensive tour on hold due to keyboardist Heather Shannon’s ovarian cancer relapse. But cue to half a year later, she’s in remission and the band is ready to make up for lost time.

Review by Dom Vigil In Retrograde is the perfect debut EP to introduce listeners to JW Sargent’s beautiful, moody sound. Although it is only four songs in length, there will be no questioning just who JW Sargent is by the time the EP comes to an end. Spearheaded by smooth, emotional vocals and a well balanced push and pull between light and dark instrumentals, In Retrograde makes for a very easy listen. The opening track, “Constant” kicks things off without hesitation. Right away, the song is brimming with power and emotion, only building as it continues forward. But despite the…

In their own words, Pennsylvania quintet Dead Eyes‘ friendship runs much deeper than just a band. That closeness has taken the group of musicians on a journey together, which most recently saw them releasing the music video for their new single, “American Nightmare,” after rebranding themselves as Dead Eyes.

We recently caught up with MC Chris to talk about everything from his ten years of touring and the lessons that he has learned on the road all the way to his Freddy Krueger themed new album and the importance of hope during times of fear and uncertainty. 

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…