HOAX is an indie band from Long Island, NY. Their vibe is something between groovy pop, “the sound of beautiful sadness” and 70s-esque jams; it’s heavy on head-bopping drum beats and melodic chimes. HOAX is comprised of members Mike Raj (lead vocals and guitar), Frantz Cesar (bass), Paul Brower and Kevin Lopez (guitar) and Jacob […]
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Soundbite: “First Words” EP by Tongue Tied
2018 has been an interesting year in music. From the explosive pop scene, with artists ripping each other apart for the top spot on the charts, to great artists falling into the hands of gun violence, substance abuse and unsuccessful album releases. As listeners, we hold onto the edge of our seats waiting to see […]
Soundbite: Creation by E.P.I.C. the Band
There are musical artists whom the public generally agrees are talented; the ones who can hold impressive notes and have decent stage presence. Then, there are are artists who seem to have been genuinely blessed by God Himself. Who sing melodies that are pleasing to your ears, but were really made to touch your heart […]
‘The Pilot Episode’ by The Craig Show
Student talent is something that should never be ignored, although it often is when it comes to the world of entertainment media. Especially within the music industry, the unrefined and exploratory sounds of student music projects are often dismissed as nothing more than cheap imitations of those students’ musical inspirations. However, as four students on […]
Review: Logic’s ‘Bobby Tarantino II’
If there’s anything Logic, known best for his song “1-800-273-8255,” wants you to take away from his mixtape “Bobby Tarantino II,” it’s that a) he’s married, b) he smokes weed, c) he works hard and d) there’s a difference between “album Logic” and “mixtape Logic.” Okay, so he’s not exactly married anymore — he and […]
Soundbite: ‘We Beefin?’ by Wendy’s
Everybody knows Wendy. She’s been serving up her signature square beef patties in the fast food world since 1969. But in 2018, striving to serve good fast food just isn’t enough to hold the attention of the public anymore. So, in a bold and unexpected move, Wendy has decided to launch herself into the music […]
‘Discography Too’ by Rook1e
Portland based trip-hop producer Rook1e is relatively new to the scene. As most new instrumental hip-hop producers are when they first start out, Rook1e is in the stage of producing beat tapes with short and sweet cuts that mainly serve as a preview for production styles and background music. Producing since 2016, he already has […]
‘Little Dark Age’ by MGMT
Psychedelic rock indie outfit MGMT, comprised of Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, stole the hearts of indie rock fans everywhere with their debut studio album “Oracular Spectacular” back in 2007. The project was a novel, fresh and groovy collection of cuts, such as the still popular “Time to Pretend” and “Electric Feel,” that defined MGMT […]
Soundbite: ‘Ascend’ by Pogo
Australian plunderphonics and electronic music producer Nick Bertke, widely known on YouTube and Soundcloud as Pogo, is known for commanding his genre like no other. For years, Bertke has tirelessly worked to upload one quality song after another, each one highly emotional and nostalgic. His most popular tracks are those where he takes Disney films […]
‘Alien Boy’ by Oliver Tree
So you might’ve seen an odd-looking fellow gallivanting about on the internet lately. He’s typically seen riding a Razor scooter while sporting a goofy bowl cut and looking like an image ripped directly from an article on BuzzFeed about remembering the ‘90s. If this description sounds familiar, you’ve seen Oliver Tree. Oliver Tree isn’t just […]