Nada Surf

The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy by Nada Surf (Barsuk Records) Pop alternative is something this band does well. Catchy melodies linked to flowing landscapes and colorful backdrops. All of this is expressed by developed harmonies and fun energy almost like bubble gum. This isn’t a garage sounding... more

Plug In Stereo

The Patience EP by Plug In Stereo (Atlantic Records) Of all the singer/songwriters gracing the music scene today, Plug In Stereo’s Trevor Dahl definitely has the talent and personality to follow acts such as John Mayer and Jason Mraz on the road to fame and fortune. Dahl’s presentation is quirky... more

Un4seen

Un4seen by Un4seen (Hi Wheel Entertainment) Out of South Gate, in the heart of Los Angeles comes a composer  who masters the piano with talent and grace. His orchestration is full of depth and insight to all natural emotions and deep relationship feelings. He put these all to music and then paints schemes... more

Corey Crowder

We Go Back by Corey Crowder (Self-released EP) Corey Crowder has certainly experienced an adventurous year, touring the country with American Idol winner Lee DeWyze as well as securing much coveted opening slots of Leanne Rimes and the legendary Willie Nelson. Clearly demonstrating the power of the Internet... more

Weatherstar

Christmas Makes The Heart Grow Fonder by Weatherstar (Self-released EP) Managed by the same collective who launched the careers of Never Shout Never and The Ready Set, Weatherstar has seen quite an upturn in their fan base as of late. The solo project of massively talented singer / songwriter Cameron... more

Amely

The Raleigh Sessions by Amely (Self-released EP) The recent news about Amely is the announcement of their retirement as a band. One of the fastest rising signings on the Fearless Records label, the grand promise shown on their debut EP Hello World was in the midst of being fulfilled. The recordings for... more

Josh Caterer

The Heart Of Christmas by Josh Caterer (Self-Released EP) The Smoking Pope’s music has always been a celebration over adversity tinged with spirituality, so it was the perfect idea when the distinguished front man Josh Caterer decided to release an EP of Christmas songs.  The Heart Of Christmas is... more

Joe Brooks

A Reason To Swim by Joe Brooks (Fantastik Music) One of the most gifted and resourceful singer / songwriters out on the scene today, it has been quite a year for Joe Brooks. After the release of his stunning debut Constellation Me, his label Lava Records dropped him – even in spite of fairly good sales... more

The Ready Set

Feel Good Now by The Ready Set (Decaydance/Warner Brothers Records) The Ready Set spent their entire summer on the Warped Tour, performing to massive crowds on the Tilly’s/AP Stage. Their first EP for Decaydance/ Warner Brothers I’m Alive, I’m Dreaming produced a massive hit with the wildly infectious... more

Jack’s Mannequin

People And Things by Jack’s Mannequin (Warner Brothers Records) Fans of Jack’s Mannequin know of the leukemia Andrew McMahon has bravely fought. The Glass Passenger last album reflected on this with its dark lyrical content. With People And Things it shows McMahon’s progression to dealing... more

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