Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Sleeping With Sirens: Feel Review















Synopsis:
Sleeping with Sirens is an American rock band from Orlando, Florida currently residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan, formed in 2009 by members of For All We KnowBroadway and We Are Defiance. The band is currently signed to Rise Records and has released two full-length albums, With Ears To See and Eyes To Hear and Let’s Cheers To This. The first album debuted at number 7 on Billboard’s Top Heatseekers chart, and at number 36 on Top Independent Albums. 

Monday, April 15, 2013

The Bunny The Bear: Stories Review















Synopsis:
The Bunny The Bear is an American post-hardcore band from Buffalo, New York. Formed in 2008 by Matthew Tybor, also referred to as "The Bunny" hence the rabbit mask and persona he incorporates in the group. Tybor was immediately joined by Chris Hutka, known as "The Bear" whom likewise, wears a bear mask. Tybor employs screamed vocals for the band while Hutka provides clean vocals. Tybor also writes all music and lyrics for the band.The Bunny The Bear's self-titled debut album was self-distributed in 2010 and was followed up with 2011's If You Don't Have Anything Nice To Say... which was issued through Victory after their signing to the label in February 2011.

Friday, April 5, 2013

The Color Morale: Know Hope Review















Synopsis:
Formed in Rockford, IL, this band’s musical influences range from Misery Signals, Beloved, Life In Your Way, Glassjaw, and Poison the Well. Currently signed to Rise Records, they have released three albums to date: We All Have Demons, My Devil In Your Eyes and Know Hope.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Silverstein: This Is How The Wind Shifts Review















Synopsis:
Silverstein is a Canadian post-hardcore band from Burlington, Ontario, formed in 2000. Their band name is a reference to the famous children's author Shel Silverstein, whom the band had admired and read the stories of as children. They have released a total of four studio albums, three EP's, a compilation album and a live DVD/CD. Their lineup, which has remained unchanged since the band signed to Victory Records, consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Shane Told, guitarists Paul Marc Rousseau and Josh Bradford, bass guitarist and backing vocalist Billy Hamilton, and drummer Paul Koehler.

Devlin: A Moving Picture Review















Synopsis:
Devlin started working with a collective of Grime Mc's called The Movement. Members included friend and east london Grime MC Ghetts and North London's Wretch 32 and Scorcher. In December 2006 The Movement released their first and only release entitled Tempo Specialists. Devlin's music began to reach commercial radio stations. He made appearances on Kiss FM and BBC Radio 1Xtra with Dj's Logan Sama, Tim Westwood and Cameo. Devlin released his second solo mixtape The Art of Rolling in 2008. US rap star Kanye West posted a video on his blog of Devlin's appearance on Grime DVDPractice Hours when he was aged 15. In December 2009, Devlin was announced on the long list for the BBC Sound of 2010. Devlin signed to Island Records in March 2010, and began working on his first studio album Bud, Sweat and Beers.