Review: The EXOHs – Light Of The Moon

Sometimes you discover a band that makes everything else you’ve been listening to seem almost obsolete. I got that exact feeling the first time I heard The EXOHs vibrant single called “Soarin'”, that ended up being my favorite song released all of this year. The band, which is comprised of Chris Canberg & Michael Perdichizzi, is well on their way towards making a name for themselves on this shimmering collection of four songs known as Light of the Moon. Music is intended to make us feel one thing or another, and The EXOHs latest music makes me feel like anything is possible. With a sound that fits somewhere in the same realm as The Fray, Goo Goo Dolls, and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, The EXOHs have taken the next dramatic leap in their artistic development on Light of the Moon.

Adam Grundy 1 month ago

The MTV Unplugged series is pretty legendary in its own right, with memorable and iconic performances from bands like Nirvana and Alice In Chains setting a high bar for others to try and reach for. Originally recorded at Brooklyn’s Howard Gilman Opera House on Valentine’s Day in 1995, The Cranberries’ MTV Unplugged session is finally getting a widespread and official release. The magic of the late-vocalist Dolores O’ Riordan, and her band’s performance in The Cranberries, is finally getting its proper day in the limelight with this stunning 9-track collection released today. You probably know all the songs by heart; from the vulnerable “Linger”, to the visceral delivery of “Zombie”, The Cranberries had a knack for writing legendary songs during the mid to late 90’s. The MTV Unplugged series continues to live on with grace on this ultra-memorable performance from The Cranberries.

Adam Grundy 1 month ago

Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone a cool cover of a Judy Carter classic, by an artist known as Wallette, for “Listen to the Music.” On this re-worked version of the classic 1983 single, Wallette quickly showcases why she’s one of the brightest young stars in today’s music scene. Produced by veteran hitmaker Damien Quintard, Wallette shared her experiences of working with him by stating, “Working with Damien and his whole team was nothing short of magical. He’s so in tune with every inch of the space it made collaborating effortless and so much fun. It was a truly heartwarming and inspiring journey. I’m so grateful for the amazing team and the freedom the studio gave us to experiment and create without limits. Safe to say we all had a really good time! Everything about the experience reflected what Rabanne is all about. Art, freedom, and staying true to who you are. It’s changed my life and I’ve never been more ready for what’s to come next.” If you’re enjoying the new single, please consider supporting Wallette here.

Adam Grundy 1 month ago

Today I’m so excited to bring everyone an early listen to art rock/post-punk artist, Luke MacRoberts, and his new LP called Escapism. The record officially releases tomorrow, and is perfect for fans of Radiohead, paired with the crisp songwriting sensibilities of Elliott Smith. Luke shared, “This record is about the artist’s struggle — about being an outsider, about determination and hard-headedness. It’s about wanting contradictory things in life: comfort vs. excitement, stability vs. recklessness, and always wanting to be where you are not, both literally and metaphorically. It’s the most concise record I’ve made. I’m thrilled to finally put it out and feel a great weight lifted in letting it go. Hopefully it can offer some comfort or inspiration to anyone who might listen to it and relate.” If you’re enjoying the album, please consider supporting Luke MacRoberts here.

Adam Grundy 1 month ago

Recently I was able to schedule a quick phone call with an artist named Twin Shadow before he played a concert at Washington, D.C.’s Lincoln Theatre opening for Neon Trees, in support of his upcoming record called Cadet, that will be released everywhere on November 20th via Dom Recs. In this interview, I asked this talented artist about key tracks from his seventh studio album, plus where he finds most of his inspiration for his art. If you’re enjoying the interview, please consider pre-ordering Cadet here.

Adam Grundy 1 month ago

Today is a great day to share the debut single from Erin Shea Hogan, a songwriter from Boston, on her lush cover of Sandy Denn’s “By The Time It Gets Dark.” Erin shared, “In light of all that we are facing in the world, I often find myself wishing for a different past and hoping for a better future. I offer this song as a prayer — a way to bring comfort amidst the uncertainty of our lives. I came across this song at a time when I needed it most. As an interpreter and champion of Sandy Denny’s work, I feel that many people are in need of this message amid the noise of our world, to live moment to moment, and to take each day as it comes.” If you’re enjoying the new solo work from Erin Shea Hogan, you can support this talented songwriter here.

Adam Grundy 1 month ago

Coming off of their critically acclaimed last record of We Are In This Together, Susong have returned with a vibrant new EP, called matae, which means “to give up”. In contrast to their opening statement of coming together, Michael and Matt Susong explore the depths of the concept of surrendering, while still building a community of getting artists to collaborate together. Pablo Vega (The Workshop) engineered and mixed the new EP, while Thomas Gleaner designed the artwork. On this 4-song EP, Susong not only expanded upon the feelings of letting go but they also created a world filled with hope and wonder.

Adam Grundy 1 month ago

Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the latest single and music video from DC punk band, American Television, called “Witches!”. On this Halloween-themed video American Television re-created the original video, shot-for-shot, for their key single from their new EP, You Are Not Alone, for the spooky holiday. The band shared, “Steve has been talking about doing a Halloween version of a music video for years. Since our EP dropped in September, we thought, ‘what better time to indulge his intrusive thoughts, than to come back around a month after the EP release with a witchy version of ‘Witches!’?’ With a little extra effort at the shoot, we were able to create this near shot-for-shot recreation of the original – strangely enough, the final cut of this video was cranked out after 3am, better known as the witching hour.” If you’re enjoying the new video, please consider supporting this punk band that is signed to Smartpunk Records by checking out their new EP here.

Adam Grundy 1 month ago

Originally started as a solo project by guitarist/vocalist Anthony Truzzolino, Tired Radio has returned with Hope in the Haze, an album that finds Truzzolino navigating through the darkness to find a way out. He shared, “We’re about to release this new record that was written at the darkest point of my existence, and I’m nervous for people to hear because it’s all the dark parts of Tired Radio and none of the levity. Very heavy musically and lyrically.” The raspy voice of Truzzolino works well to match the pain that he feels on key songs like “D.R.E.A.M. (Depression Ruins Everything Around Me)”, as Tired Radio finds ways to accelerate their development as a full-fledged band. Produced and engineered by Gary Cioni (Hot Mulligan) with some additional production contributed by Matt Weber (Sweet Pill), Hope in the Haze paints a picture of a person at rock bottom, yet willing to claw their way back to the top. I promise it’s worth the journey, and it’s easy to root for Tired Radio’s breakthrough.

Adam Grundy 1 month ago

There’s something pretty magical about Taylor Acorn. Could it be her knack for writing big pop-punk hooks that drew me into her music in the first place? Perhaps. Maybe it’s her ability to connect with relatable themes such as growing up, nostalgia, and fractured relationships that makes her musical case that much more compelling. Taylor Acorn has everything you’d want in a rising songwriter/performer, and she puts it all on full display on her sophomore record called Poster Child. “This record feels very personal but it feels nostalgic at the same time,” Acorn shares about the lyrical theme of Poster Child. “I feel like some songs are kind of on the angry side and are very vulnerable, but there’s also a lot of songs that made me feel really nostalgic for my childhood where you could go to the Warped Tour as a 15-year-old and there’s no worries about that.” By connecting to her past, while still moving her songwriting forward in exciting new directions, Acorn has all the makings of a star burning its brightest at the right moment in time.

Adam Grundy 1 month ago

Recently I was able to schedule a Zoom call with Ronnie Winter and K. of emo rock band, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, to discuss their latest record called X’s For Eyes. The band’s sixth album to date features key cameos on songs like “Always the King” (ft. Kellen Quinn) and “Worth It” (ft. Craig Mabbitt) and an urgency towards the political climate today. If you’re enjoying the interview, please consider streaming X’s For Eyes here.

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

A couple of weeks ago, I scheduled a Zoom call with Taylor Acorn to discuss everything that went into her excellent sophomore LP, Poster Child, that is out everywhere you stream your music today. In this interview, I asked Taylor about key songs from Poster Child, the inspiration behind some of these songs, and what keeps her motivated in her musical career. Taylor Acorn will be supporting Poster Child with a headlining tour, and tickets are on sale here.

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

Today is a great day to share the spooky new single and lyric video from Omenbringer, called “MONSTERBATION.” On this Halloween-themed single, the band channel their love for big metal riffs and slick production into a fun-themed track. The band’s Molly Marie Kent shared: “MONSTERBATION is my homage to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and tells the story of me creating the perfect bride, hand choosing her parts to satisfy my every whim, and then fucking her back to death. So you could call it a love song I suppose.” Keep an eye out for new music from Omenbringer in 2026.

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

While I have been aware of the artist known as Yungblud for awhile, I honestly never took the time to dive deeper into his discography until now. What I found, when I dove into his latest work, is an artist willing to take big risks in favor of achieving the ultimate reward. Yungblud self-described his fourth studio album of Idols as “a project with no limitations.” It’s easy to see where this pays off on this LP that is brimming with rockstar swagger and great songwriting. Produced alongside longtime Yungblud collaborator/writer, Matt Schwartz, and coming off marquee moments in his career such as an Ozzy Osbourne tribute and a newly announced EP with members of Aerosmith, Idols proves that this young artist has truly arrived and is ready for his moment.

The ambitious record opens with a sprawling nine-minute single of “Hello Heaven, Hello” that takes the listener on a picturesque journey through rock n’ roll lore, and sets the tone for the rest of the great material that follows. The opening lyrics of, “Hello, are you out there? / Are you trying? Are you patient? / Are you blind? / Are you with me? Against me? / Don’t know me at all,” finds Yungblud asking his audience if they’re ready to take this journey with him that plays out like a love letter to classic rock records such as Pink Floyd’s The Wall. Comparisons aside, the opus of an opening statement comes across really well, and it’s a brash way of starting a record that doesn’t conform to industry norms or “rules.”

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

Many people don’t know how just how close All Time Low were from walking away from the music scene. After a dark cloud surrounded the band shortly after the release of Wake Up, Sunshine regarding allegations of misconduct, there was a bit of uncertainty of how or if All Time Low could move forward. After the allegations were deemed to be fabricated, the band decided to move forward with the release of their ninth studio album, Tell Me I’m Alive and a re-recording of their earlier material called Forever Sessions Volume 1 in hopes of rekindling their love for making music together. In an interview with Rolling Stone, the band shared that this period, “…was at a time when I think we weren’t sure if we wanted to make another album. I think maybe you do this long enough and you’re like, ‘Maybe we’ve told the story. Maybe we’ve said all that needed to be said, and maybe there’s not much left for us to say.’ But we’ve had this newfound sense of belonging to the band and this love for it that was rekindled, and we said, ‘I think there’s another one in the tank.’ It’s a good thing that All Time Low decided to regroup, as Everyone’s Talking! ends up being some of the band’s best material to date.

Review: The EXOHs – Light Of The Moon

Review: The Cranberries – MTV Unplugged

Wallette – “Listen To The Music” (Song Premiere)

Luke MacRoberts – “Escapism” (Album Stream)

Interview: Twin Shadow

Erin Shea Hogan – “By The Time It Gets Dark” (Song Premiere)

Review: Susong – matae

American Television – “Witches!” (Video Premiere)

Review: Tired Radio – Hope In The Haze

Review: Taylor Acorn – Poster Child

Interview: Ronnie Winter and K. of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

Interview: Taylor Acorn

Omenbringer – “MONSTERBATION” (Song Premiere)

Review: Yungblud – Idols

Review: All Time Low – Everyone’s Talking!