Leeds, UK based rock trio Hazy Days have turned some heads and opened up some eyes and ears on their recently released, brand new single titled "New Beginnings". The song has an easy going, straight forward style going for it, with brilliantly penned and heartfelt lyrics that grab out at you immediately and really make you begin to feel a sense of comfort and love towards these brilliantly talented lads. The band consists of Daniel McDonough on bass and lead vocals, Sean Moor

From the City of Angels in Los Angeles, CA comes the dynamic alt rock sounds of Weathers, who will be gracing us with their presence in the Boston area this coming Friday, 6/7 at Cafe 939, just steps away from Berklee College of Music. If you're not familiar with the fellas, the group consists of Cameron Boyer on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Cameron Olsen on lead guitar and vocals, Cole Carson on drums and vocals, and Brennen Bates on bass, keys, and vocals. The group's sou

Originally from Boston but now making their home base in Los Angeles comes the much anticipated return of The Relevant Elephants, who released their brand new song today titled "So Many Ways". The track shows a remarkable evolution in the band's sound and also showcases the members' individual growth as musicians. If you need a refresher, the group consists of Zack Hankins on lead vocals and guitar, Adam Khalil on bass, and Drew Lucas on lead guitar and vocals. The track has

The stellar grunge pop band, Black Spring, now based in Brighton, released their blistering debut single recently, "Act My Age". There is plenty of moody, fierce guitar riffs and edgy direction with this track. This band has taken on what it is to be grunge and owned it. The band met at Canterbury College and collectively decided a move to Brighton would be the ultimate place to launch a band, many bands have found a home there. Brighton provides the ideal place to grow y

Photo Credit: Jack Maraghy Brooklyn based alt-rockers The Living Strange have just released their brand new record to the masses called "Gunk" They have a dark edged tonality to them, with riveting melodies and a strong musical pedigree that will more than raise a few eyebrows. The group consists of Elijah Sokolow on lead vocals and guitar, Ben Shafrir on drums, Miles Blue Spruce on bass and backing vocals, and Nico Sleater on synth and backing vocals. The guys may not ring a

Check my interview w/ Minsk based alt rockers Weesp. If you're not sure where Minsk is, it's located in Belarus which is right near Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania if you need to locate it on the map. The guys have little spurts of metal and electronica injected throughout their music to give them a full bodied effect that is attracting listeners from across the globe, even here in the U.S. as well. The guys were nice enough to take some time out as we find out more about the g

Spend some time getting acquainted with London based alt rockers Plastic Barricades. These guys will certainly make for a welcome addition to your playlist with their inventive musical style featuring colorful melodic interludes, and a wonderful way of putting the song in perspective for the listener who will almost make a connection right then and there. Lead vocalist Dan Kert was nice enough to do an interview across the pond as we find out more about them, their experience

Boston based rock outfit Red Mill have released their fast moving new single titled "Your Book". Clocking in at just 1 minute and 38 seconds, it gets alot accomplished in such a short of span of time with a bevy of synth laden melodies to infect the listener in a positive way, and get involved with the band right from the get go. There is a intriguing element to the group that makes you want to continue listening over and over to get the brunt impact of what it is that they'r

Boston indie-alt duo Rival Island are coming off the heels of a recent show at Great Scott last week along with the likes of Bloom and Driveways that really brought their sound home to the masses. The band have a real knack of creating indelible hooks that are dormant in the background, but come to life after repeated listens where their real magic and musical pedigree manifests itself right in front of you. Frontman Tommy Flynn and drummer Joe LaMonica have been at this proj

Fresh out of the confines of Naugatuck, CT comes the inviting alt rock vibe of A Will Away, who will be stopping by The Sinclair in Harvard Sq. Cambridge tomorrow 7/18. The band is starting to make headway and crack a dent with their blend of alt rock that is not quite emo and not quite pop-punk, but hits at that sweet spot in between that makes it all the more worthwhile and fulfilling when you listen to their music in full. Their video for the song "Here Again" definitely b

From the outskirts of New Jersey comes the intense, pounding sounds of Deaf Rhino, who have just released their stylish new single "Snakeskin". If you're not familiar with these guys just yet, you will be in due time as they have a refreshing vibe to them that is equal parts indie mixed in with a grimy, alt-rock vibe that you can't look away from, and will definitely find yourself listening multiple times over to get the full brunt of. I was unfamiliar with these guys upon fi

From the outskirts of Manchester, UK comes the alt influenced sounds of Ist Ist, who have just dropped their brand new single called "Strangers". The band have a straightforward, easily accessible alt-rock vibe with them, similar to the likes of Interpol with their dark tinged alt rock and soaring musical melodies creating for an interesting and well put together musical mixture here. I found these guys to have a strong musical cohesion to them, and they really seem to have a

Scotland's finest exports Biffy Clyro make their long awaited return to the Boston area tonight when they grace the stage at The Paradise on Comm Ave. in what is sure to be a sweaty and emotional affair. The band last played in Boston 3 and a half years ago, so to say that this would be an eagerly anticipated show would be a gross understatement. Biffy Clyro have been one of the most buzzed about acts to come out of Scotland in quite some time, and they have been igniting aud

Cape Cod based Highly Suspect have dropped their highly anticipated sophomore LP titled The Boy Who Died Wolf. The band are riding on the heels of 2 Grammy nominations last year, one for their song "Lydia" that sent their trajectory soaring atmospherically into the musical sky that turned heads and sent many rushing to find out who were these unknowns that are causing so much fervor and excitement. This brand new effort seeks to pick up right where the last one left off, and

NYC based indie collective The Fem Doms are making their presence known and turning heads at the same time with their catchy as hell new single titled "Dropped". The six piece have a strong, melodic dynamic that is omnipresent as soon as you hit 'Play' and you'll discover why their sound is grabbing the attention of everyone around them. Their music is hard to describe genrewise, but is an amalgamation of all the members' individual influences that when combined together, pro

Boston based alt rockers Mister Vertigo are gearing for a big release show this Friday when they grace the stage with The LIfe Electric and others at O'Brien's in Allston. The band are gearing up to release their brand new LP "Dreaming On The Left Side, that explores a whole host of genres from power pop, americana, to garage punk and everything in between. Produced by Brian Charles who also worked with The Sheila Divine, you can clearly pick out his influence in the band's s

Boston based musical loves Air Traffic Controller have just premiered their brand new music yesterday via Bullett for the song "On The Wire". The clip takes us on a road trip in the style of the movie "Thelma & Louise" along a mellow and somber musical framework that takes the listener on a journey of self discovery and finding the inner adventure within yourself to go out and do something daring. Of course, you're no stranger to this band as they've been featured multiple ti

Brooklyn based alt rockers Lion In The Mane have just premiered their brand new music video for the song "Echoes in Absence", the title track off their latest EP. The inventive clip takes you on a first person point of view frame, with up and close shots of beer being poured into a pint glass, along with candid shots of the band members acting their goofy selves along with performance stills of the guys evoking their musical chemistry and camaraderie that is evident when you

When I was in eighth grade I started playing guitar, and consequentially began my exploration of rock music. The seminal 1999 cult classic Detroit Rock City was my first introduction to KISS, and my friend Tom and I spent the whole springtime staying up all night watching Kissology, admiring especially Ace Frehley’s smoking guitar. KISS was followed by Led Zeppelin, by Muse, by AC/DC. Motorhead, Metallica, Megadeth, System of a Down, The Darkness… the furious hunger I had for

Boston newbies Rival Island have unleashed their brand spanking new music vid for their song "Let Me Go On". The clip features the duo of frontman and vocalist Tommy Flynn along with Joe Lamonica on drums banging it out in a terrific clip that stretches the band's creative resolve even further. The clip sees Tommy and Joe causing ruckus and mayhem inside a convenience store, interspersed with clips of the duo performing that allows newcomers to get a grasp of what the guys ar