Album reviews 2018

Gorillaz, the virtual alternative band led by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, have officially released their much anticipated album The NOW NOW. The album is entirely written from 2-D’s perspective, and brings light to heavy topics such as addiction and self-destructive behaviors. The album opens with Humility, a beachy tune about rekindling a past relationship, […]

​Ever since I discovered The Wonder Years when I was sixteen; I’ve always had an on again off again relationship with them. I’d go through phases where I loved them, and I would go through phases where I only listened to a handful of songs. I’d go through phases where I’d listen to albums in […]

I don’t know a lot about Chvrches, and prior to listening to ‘Love is Dead’, my only introduction to them had been from a friend from uni—who was (and still is), a massive fan. Let’s see what their newest release brings to the table, as someone who knows almost nothing of their discography.  The album […]

American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars continues their experimental rock/electronic sound on their latest album “America”, released April 6th, 2018. With renowned musician and actor Jared Leto (lead vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards) as frontman of the band, he is joined by his older brother Shannon Leto (drums and percussion), and Tomo Miličević (lead guitar, […]

“Composure (noun): the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.”  Real Friends has always been a toss up for me. While listening to their pasts albums I found it hard to listen the whole way through without getting bored or distracted. There are a few gems such as “Loose Ends,” “I […]

Underoath have finally made their eagerly awaited comeback this year with their 8th studio album “Erase Me,” their first release of new material since 2010. Formed in 1997, Underoath have made their mark in the post hardcore and metal core scenes, with their previous albums boasting thrashing rhythms and raw vocals, and their sound becoming […]