#MetalMonday: “Time—Rotterdam” by VUUR
The album’s second track, “Time—Rotterdam,” encapsulates the progression embedded in this return to van Giersbergen’s “old” metal roots. The song is heavy, yes, but playful.
Review: The Gotobeds – “Debt Begins At 30”
The Gotobeds released its new LP, the much-anticipated Debt Begins At 30, yesterday via Sub Pop Records. That move, the introduction of a new slate of head-churning material, gives us…
Members of ReVamp & Stream of Passion Prepare New Metal Project: Dark Horse White Horse
Dark Horse│White Horse is coming soon! Marcela Bovio (Stream of Passion, MaYaN) has been teasing a new metal project for months via her Patreon page, while producer Joost van den…
Review: Curtis Eller’s American Circus – “A Poison Melody”
I’m fairly convinced at this point that, if the singer/songwriter Curtis Eller wanted to walk on water, he’d find a way to do it and do it well. His new…
MUSICTAP EXCLUSIVE TRACK PREMIERE: James Rose, “Simplicity”
And yet again, MusicTAP presents another exclusive premiere! “Simplicity”, the new single from Los Angeles musician James Rose, shimmers with refreshing gleams of psychedelic folk in a sun-soaked trance. His…
MUSICTAP EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: Abigail Dowd, “Old White House”
MusicTAP is pleased to present to you the exclusive video premiere of Abigail Dowd’s “Old White House” — it’s a deeply personal and powerful song that finds Abigail coming to…
MUSICTAP EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: Salt, “Miracle Soul Powder”
MusicTAP is very happy to present to you the first track from a semi-all-star band, Salt. Produced by Ken Stringfellow, the album contains 10 tracks, summarizing the common influences of…
Rickie Lee Jones Returns With New Covers Set, Kicks
Rickie Lee Jones captured attention with her self-titled debut Warner Brothers album, along with the hit single, “Chuck E’s In Love” to buoy it. For me, it was love at…
Album Review: Judah & The Lion, “Pep Talks”
Judah & the Lion’s Pep Talks was inspired by front man Judah Akers’ parents’ recent divorce. Like most divorces, this is a messy story. The music reflects the chaotic circumstances…
ALBUM REVIEW: GIRLS ON GRASS, “Dirty Power”
The sophomore album from Brooklyn, New York’s Girls On Grass is an even bigger thrill than their debut; from the first beat and guitar notes, you know that this band…
Yes Celebrates 50th Anniversary With 50 Live Set
As fractured as the YES experience has been over the last decades, there’s still enough strong original talent in the official YES to make a genuine YES album. For many,…
Review: Starflyer 59, “Young In My Head”
There is a handful of bands that I actively look forward to new music from, but only a small subset of this will get the pre-order treatment. These have earned…