Authors: Alex Blackburn

Local Review: Meldrum House – Prototype
By Alex Blackburn

With an intro sounding like it would break out into “Hotel California,” it was surprising when heavy guitar and bass burst into the mix and everything turned metal. Combining influences of ska, metal and punk with style, Meldrum House is a band that excels at the headbanging genre with a counterpoint of soft vocals. … read more

Local Review: Machines of Man – Dreamstates
By Alex Blackburn

Machines of Man = Muse x Lamb of God + Loincloth … read more

Local Review: Marla Stone – Self-titled
By Alex Blackburn

Marla Stone = Temples * Jesus on Dope … read more

Local Review: Jazz Jagz – Grim Reaper Tunes
By Alex Blackburn

Jazz Jagz = Homeshake + Jerry Paper … read more

Local Review: Hot House West – Self-titled
By Alex Blackburn

Hot House West = Duke Ellington + Dizzy Gillespie
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Local Review: i Like My Trike – Implications
By Alex Blackburn

i Like My Trike = Beck / Sound Garden … read more

Local Review: Follow the Weather – First Light
By Alex Blackburn

Follow the Weather = Estas Tonne + The Cinematic Orchestra × acoustic Chevelle … read more

Local Review: Emma Park – Backyard Sailing
By Alex Blackburn

Emma Park = Modest Mouse … read more

Local Review: Erebus – On the Shores of Acheron
By Alex Blackburn

Erebus = Om × Explosions in the Sky

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Local Review: Dearth – Self-titled
By Alex Blackburn

Dearth = Piglet × Binkbeats … read more