The Josh Ramsay Show, aptly named, is an 18-track musical study of many musical genres that include collaborations with numerous Canadian artists from various musical genres. Never repeating the same genre, this album is a love letter to all of music. Ramsay decided early on that he would take a major step out on The Josh Ramsay Show rather than make... read full bio
Wham! Bang! Pow! Let's Rock Out! was originally intended to be a break-up album but evolved into a "in-love record." It is a compilation of post-punk, poppy bangers that harken back to the band's distinctive style. Seven years have passed since the band's last LP and Argos' self-referential, truthful story now takes the form of heartbreaking meditations on how to embrace a youthful... read full bio
Since their arrival on Earth, extraterrestrial joymakers known as HENGE have been enthralling audiences in the UK and Europe. They won "Best Live Act" at the Independent Festival Awards for their electrifying live performances, and they have since solidified their name with two critically praised albums, multiple tours and frequent main-stage festival appearances. Their music defies classification yet fills a need between... read full bio
The renowned Pogues and the Boot Hill Foot-Tappers joined forces to play at the alternative music event in Camden Town with The Men They Couldn't Hang. The members of the Southampton-based pop-punk band "Catch 22," Paul Simmonds, Philip "Swill" Odgers and his brother Jon, met Pogues roadie Stefan Cush while busking in Shepherds Bush, London. Their debut single, a rendition of... read full bio
Kula Shaker became one of the most well-known British bands of the early post-Brit-pop era by resurrecting the swirling, guitar-heavy sounds of late '60s psychedelia and mixing it with George Harrison's Indian spirituality and devotion. Kula Shaker introduced the overwhelming rush of Oasis to psychedelia, outperforming many of their predecessors in terms of musical skill and experimentation. The band's debut... read full bio
An American post-hardcore band called Unwound is headquartered in Olympia, Washington. They were started by former members of the band Giant Henry, Justin Trosper (guitars and vocals), Vern Rumsey (bass) and Brandt Sandeno (drums). Sara Lund took over Unwound when Brandt Sandeno resigned. Throughout the 1990s, the band was closely linked to the Kill Rock Stars moniker. Unwound was a post-hardcore... read full bio
Together with their childhood buddy Chia-Chin (drummer), the siblings KT and Tell of Elephant Gym are a well-known alternative math rock trio. The Taiwanese three, who brought its groovy and trance from Taiwan to the globe, are one of the genre's most well-known bands. They are distinguished by powerful basslines and obvious jazz influences. They have received invitations to play... read full bio
Language limitations are irrelevant to the dramatic and contagious alternative rock of Norwegian sextet Kaizers Orchestra. The band has amassed a passionate following throughout Europe and beyond and is a sell-out performance staple in Scandinavia. The band's eccentric, theoretically ambitious and triumphant music—a combination of Scandinavian and Eastern European folk traditions fueled by high-energy blues, indie, metal and rock—is universally resonant even... read full bio
A movie on Donnie Emerson's life made its world premieres at the Venice, Toronto and Zurich International Film Festivals and was released in theaters all throughout the country. The narrative of Emerson is, to put it mildly, unusual. It's been more than 40 years since he and his brother Joe, then teens, put out their debut record, "Dreamin' Wild." The family's incredible narrative... read full bio
The Coral are one of the most consistently entertaining and surprising bands of their time because of their talent at writing deceptively strong tunes, the jangling interplay of the guitars and James Skelly's powerful voice. They skillfully blend 1960s garage rock, psychedelic pop and folk-rock into their boisterous sound, adding Merseybeat, Motown, vintage blues and even sea shanties to the mix. The band's... read full bio
The music of Cody Fry is reminiscent of the emotional transition from black-and-white to technicolor in your favorite vintage movie. You almost anticipate a Golden Age romance to blossom to the narration of his singing as his orchestration swells. It's warm enough to evoke memories, but as a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer, composer and orchestrator, Cody constantly looks ahead. He has... read full bio
Northeast Philadelphia, which is largely a working-class neighborhood and comparable to Queens and Brooklyn in New York, is where Silvertide originated. The band, formerly known as Vertigo, was originally made up of four people: drummer Kevin Frank, lead guitarist Nick Perri, lead singer Walt Lafty and rhythm guitarist Mark Melchiorre. Silvertide began when bassist Brian Weaver joined the group. When the young rockers... read full bio
Australian pop punk and indie rock group Slowly Slowly hails from Melbourne, Victoria. Alex Quayle, Patrick Murphy, Albert Doan, and Ben Stewart make up the band. In 2016, they issued their first album, Chamomile. Performers Slowly Slowly have appeared at festivals including Party in the Paddock, Splendour in the Grass, and Beyond the Valley. Additionally, they have accompanied Amy Shark and... read full bio
London-based band Gramme plays simple, low-fidelity disco. They have a cult following despite releasing music seldom, and they have influenced musicians such as LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy and Hot Chip. The band, which started out as a quintet, came together because of a mutual appreciation for the melancholic, emotive sound that has come to be associated with Factory label artists like... read full bio
An upsurge of bands paying homage to vintage AmRep noise rock is being spearheaded by the unmistakably Philadelphia band Eye Flys, with their violent style of noise rock. Their wit is sharp, and their anger is evident. originating from a city steeped in labor activism, a city historically identified with the industrious, the underdog, the common guy. The music of... read full bio
Anyone can become a youthful, energetic groove doctor after listening to Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers. The Rainbow Seekers might light up the innermost halls of Heaven with the incredible energy that pulsed from each member of the band. Lead singer Joe Hertler leaves his audience with bursting smiles and floral crowns as he swims through poetic puddles of... read full bio
With their brand-new full-length album Moonflowers, Finnish torchbearers Swallow the Sun have returned from the deepest reaches of the abyss to enchant us once more. When a Shadow Is Forced into the Light, the group's eagerly awaited follow-up to their instantly successful #1 (Official Finnish Albums Chart) and Emma Gaala-nominated (Finnish Grammys) album, surpasses their prior hits, "Firelights," "Stone Wings,"... read full bio
Few musicians are as adept at capturing the spirit of artistic experimentation as multi-instrumentalist Hunter Root, who is based in Pennsylvania. His success is a tribute to his musical vision and intuition, and his path is a story of passion and perseverance. Hunter was raised in a classic rock-heavy home, and his older brother helped lay the groundwork for his musical... read full bio
American musician Craig Owens is well-known for his varied career in the alternative music genre. Owens has had a profound influence on the post-hardcore genre. He is best recognized for being the former main vocalist of the band Chiodos. His unique voice and poignant performances came to be associated with Chiodos's rise to fame. In addition to his work with Chiodos,... read full bio
Originating from the West Midlands, Orange River Remedy compose, record, and perform music that is frequently infused with nostalgia from the 1960s and 1970s. They infuse psychedelic, three-part harmonies, and strong guitars into a fantastic modern, post-pandemic age. They have recently opened for acts like Dub Pistols and Tankus The Henge while touring the UK. As a relatively young band, the... read full bio
