Releasing an album even though they announced a hiatus was no small feat for Tigers Jaw. That was back in 2014 and with their last album “Charmer.” Shortly afterward the quintet lost three of its members. Now the duo, who remain still out to make new music, did just that. The band has now released their fifth studio album “Spin.” Surprisingly enough it … [Read more...]
Alec Reviews Music: The Mountain Goats return with epic songwriting in ‘Goths’
With a career spanning over two decades and a discography with over a dozen entries, there is plenty to take in when we talk about The Mountain Goats. For the better part of the last 20 years they have managed to always produce new and enticing music, to the point where nothing ever sounds the same. In large part this has a lot to do with frontman John Darnielle, who serves … [Read more...]
Alec Reviews Music: Paramore is back with new sound in ‘After Laughter’
Growing up, chances are that you have once listened to Paramore, either as a hardcore fan of the emerging pop-punk scene or as the occasional listener of the Top 40. Regardless of where you stand with the band, it is hard to argue their position within mainstream media. Dominating airwaves with every record release, and being as relatable as possible. It is hard to find … [Read more...]
Alec Reviews Music: Blink-182 shows a different side with deluxe version of ‘California’
Last year saw the return of Blink-182 with the release of “California.” Despite what you thought of the album, it was a different on a lot of levels at the same time trying to be the same as some of the band’s old works. While that may be impossible with Tom DeLonge being replaced by Matt Skiba, and three 40-year-old men singing about being 16 again, “California” was a bit of a … [Read more...]
Alec Reviews Music: Flobots provide protest songs for the modern age with ‘NOENEMIES’
Successfully crowdfunding an entire album is no small feat. However, Flobots made it look easy when they did just that. The band, which has taken activism to a whole other level, is back to do it again with another album. This time gearing the music to represent the current state of the nation and give fans and new listeners alike something to sing along with. Flobots have … [Read more...]
