Laura Bates is a brilliant violinist, peerless musician, and a vital part of the Canadian doom metal band Völur. Her musical bona fides, however, extend far beyond the metal genre. Bates makes a good living in Toronto as a musician for hire, a violin teacher,… Read More »Q&A: Laura Bates (Völur) on Her Struggles With Housing Instability
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Foulbrood, Colesville, Maryland’s Two Inch Astronaut returns with two new tracks, “Check Please” and “Humorist.” […] The post Single Review: Two Inch Astronaut – ‘Check Please / Humorist’ appeared first on The Alternative.
– November 18th, 2024 – New series hosted by Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel delivers the ultimate heavy metal playlist, offering historical insights, production deep dives, and expert commentary on the most influential tracks in heavy metal LOS ANGELES, CA – Pantheon Media and… Read More »Metal Blade Records and Pantheon Media Launch “100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal” Podcast
K-Pop’s first generation is often referenced as the foundation for the industry we enjoy now, but there aren’t enough good English-language sources that give its music the focus it deserves. I’m hoping to change that with a continuing flashback series, spotlighting personal highlights from the… Read More »BACK TO K-POP’S FIRST GENERATION: NRG – Face
One song. Every day. Alphabetical order. Keep up with GFriend’s A-Z reviews here! Love In The Air (from Sunny Summer – 2018) Previous Thoughts: “Its robust instrumental features a dramatic strings riff and explosive electric guitar, all in service to one of the most uplifting… Read More »K-Pop A-Z Review: GFriend – Love In The Air