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MONO – Oath (Album Review)

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Sometimes sound vibrates within our souls so intensely, words just get in the way. That is where MONO comes in. A Japanese band intent on striking this very real chord in each of us, MONO have been leaders in instrumental Rock music since 1999. A ... Read More
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Interview – Matisyahu

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In a conflicted world that constantly aims to break our spirit, there are  sometimes elements which remind us that there is always something more than what we are. The idea that we all yearn for something in our lives to transcend us into broader understanding ... Read More

MONO – Scarlet Holliday (EP Review)

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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the musical masterminds in Japan’s MONO felt compelled to offer a special gift of sonic serenity to their fans for the 2020 holiday season. Released digitally, “Scarlet Holliday” and “First Winter” were intended to stoke a flame of ... Read More

Knuckle Puck – 20/20 (Album Review)

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A decade ago, Illinois’ Pop Punk sensations Knuckle Puck formed in the Chicago ‘burbs with the goal of making musical mayhem. Progressing rapidly, they moved from cover songs to original material, delivering a series of EPs that got them signed to Rise Records in 2014. ... Read More

Misery Signals – Ultraviolet (Album Review)

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The reunited powerhouse Metal outfit Misery Signals is slated to make their long-awaited return with the self-released Ultraviolet on Friday, August 7, 2020. American, Canadian, defying genre by fusing all things heavy into an amalgamated sound, Misery Signals formed in 2002 and issued their debut ... Read More