Month: November 2024

My Archive

Archive
Jason Tate

One of the awesome parts of running your own blog is that it is an archive of everything you’ve written over the years that you have complete control over. However, as the years go on, I realized that I don’t have a place where I can keep a nice tidy archive of my favorite things (or pieces I think are noteworthy) I’ve written. A place to document the various series or long-form pieces I’m proud of and the reviews that I think stand out above the others.

This is now that place.

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Review: Circus Trees – This makes me sad, and I miss you

Adam Grundy

It is my utmost pleasure to introduce everyone to Circus Trees, a relatively new emo band comprised of Finola (vocals/guitars), Edmee (bass) and Eoghan (drums/guitars) McCarthy, who are already making their mark on the indie scene. The band has been releasing music since 2018, and their latest release called This makes me sad, and I miss you is a solid collection of post-rock, grunge and lo-fi music. The record was produced by Eoghan and Finola, and it showcases their growth as musicians and artists with a clear vision for their music. Their sound is similar to the punk brashness of Bully, the lyrical depth of Soccer Mommy, and the indie emo of Momma and Snail Mail. Circus Trees may just be the next great undiscovered band, but they won’t be hidden for much longer if this album is any indication of their future plans.

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Review: Linkin Park – From Zero

Adam Grundy

After the tragic passing of longtime front-man Chester Bennington in 2017, Linkin Park were faced with an impossible decision. Should they retire the band, or find a way to carry the LP flag with a different vocalist? From Zero has a dual-meaning: Xero was the first name of the band and From Zero also refers to the re-birth of Linkin Park with two new band members in Dead Sara vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Collin Brittain. The new album was produced by vocalist/guitarist/band leader Mike Shinoda, and it has a familiar sound and feel, even with a lot of new elements injected into the band. Armstrong and Brittain each make their presence felt throughout the record that is filled with stadium-ready anthems that borrow key sections of past Linkin Park albums all with a renewed focus towards the future.

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Interview: SOLAK

SOLAK
Adam Grundy

Recently I was able to catch up with lo-fi indie pop artist, SOLAK, to discuss everything that went into his latest single called ”Pandora.” Not to be out-shined by the new track, SOLAK has also released a new album called Atlas today. In this interview, I asked this talented artist about the themes expressed on Atlas, his experience working in the studio on the new LP, as well as what he hopes his listeners will take away from his music.

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