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The Smashing Pumpkins – Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockNovember 27, 2023

One of the most acclaimed Alternative Rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s era, The Smashing Pumpkins are no stranger to doing things a bit differently. Formed by Lead Singer/Primary Songwriter/Guitarist Billy Corgan, The Smashing Pumpkins were vastly unique to other acts the early ‘90s; ... Read More

John The Ghost – I Only Want To Live Once (Album Review)

Michele JohnsonMichele JohnsonFebruary 12, 2021

In case you are unfamiliar with the name alone, John O’Callaghan is the frontman of the Alternative Rock sensations The Maine. Busy with The Maine over the years touring and releasing music, now with world brought to a sudden halt, O’Callaghan has taken the time ... Read More

Martin Gore – The Third Chimpanzee (EP Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeJanuary 25, 2021

The name Martin Gore might ring a bell, or, it might not. But his band sure does: Martin Gore is one of the founding members of Depeche Mode. Besides that, he is also an accomplished record producer, DJ, and even when he is not busy ... Read More

The Smashing Pumpkins – Cyr (Album Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeNovember 27, 2020

Ready or not, The Smashing Pumpkins is back. Formed in 1988, the legendary Alternative Rock band has since released 11 studio albums, with the upcoming Cyr being their latest. Which is exciting news for all the music lovers out there, because The Smashing Pumpkins are ... Read More

Glass Animals – Dreamland (Album Review)

Michele JohnsonMichele JohnsonAugust 5, 2020

Brace yourself, Psychedelic Pop giants Glass Animals are set to release their long awaited album Dreamland on Friday, August 7th, 2020 via Republic Records. Looking back, these Oxford natives – Dave Bailey (vocals/guitar), Ed Irwin- Singer (bass), Drew MacFarlane (guitar), and Joe Seaward (drums) – jumped onto ... Read More

The Sounds – Things You Do For Love (Album Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeJune 8, 2020

Sweden’s The Sounds are a band who has been doing their own thing for over two decades now. With a style that resembles artists that came a decade prior to their own formation – Blondie, The Cars, as well as Dale Bozzio and Missing Persons ... Read More

Synth Rock

The Smashing Pumpkins – Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts (Album Review)

John The Ghost – I Only Want To Live Once (Album Review)

Martin Gore – The Third Chimpanzee (EP Review)

The Smashing Pumpkins – Cyr (Album Review)

Glass Animals – Dreamland (Album Review)

The Sounds – Things You Do For Love (Album Review)

The Smashing Pumpkins – Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts (Album Review)

John The Ghost – I Only Want To Live Once (Album Review)

Martin Gore – The Third Chimpanzee (EP Review)

The Smashing Pumpkins – Cyr (Album Review)

Glass Animals – Dreamland (Album Review)

The Sounds – Things You Do For Love (Album Review)

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