David Prock

Collaborations in hip hop happen frequently and are often a product of management decisions that produce a mediocre sound. However, the new collaboration between ¡Mayday! and Murs, titled ¡Mursday!, has the potential to convert new listeners to the genre. In addition, the spirit of this release could rekindle the love for hip hop that veteran listeners had from the beginning. ¡Mayday! is on the rise to be one of the […]

Glass Towers are an indie rock band straight out of Australia, but are making a name for themselves here in the states. Their music has been described as sun-drenched indie rock with a hint of darkness and weight. Their debut album is called Halcyon Days and is guitar heavy with catchy choruses and an upbeat style. The lyrics however, are not all fun and games. There is a definite edge […]

The Flavr Blue is an up and coming group that boasts soaring synths, chill vocals, and an overall pop style that separates them from the rest. Their newest release is called Bright Vices and it is sure to have you nodding your head from start to finish. Songs such as, "We Can Go Blind" and "In My Dream" are featured on their YouTube page and add to the listening experience […]

Coldplay has already solidified themselves as one of the top alternative bands of this era. However, their newest release, which is titled Ghost Stories, shows the band in a way we haven’t seen before. The new album is more subtle and stripped down compared to previous efforts. A great example of this element is the song "Magic". This allows lead singer Chris Martin to show off his rich vocals. The […]

The Black Keys are back with a brand new album. Turn Blue, which was released May 12th, is the third top 10 album for the duo on the Billboard 200 chart. In fact, Turn Blue beat out the new Michael Jackson record for number one. There is something for old and new fans to love on this album. The Black Keys keep their signature style but experiment sonically throughout the […]

Chromeo first hit the music scene in 2004 with their debut album called She’s In Control. Now, a decade later, David Macklovitch and Patrick Gemayel are back again with their fourth album, White Women, and it does not disappoint. The smooth rhythms and electronic dance vibes could possibly put this successful underground duo right into the mainstream spotlight. One thing is for sure about this release; it will have you […]

Most know Asher Roth for his single “I Love College” which was released back in 2008. While that song put the rapper on the map, his newest album release called RetroHash shows the growth of an artist. There are still the carefree lyrics that many have come to love from the rapper but he also dives deeper into human emotion and real life situations. The music features catchy hooks that […]

Damon Albarn needs no introduction. His work with the animated band, Gorillaz, has solidified him as one of the greats in the world of alternative music. The ability to combine influences of real world situations and the abstract set him apart from the typical songwriter. His conceptual ideas and themes can take the listener to a place that’s familiar and foreign all in the same song. To no surprise, his […]

Jarod Gorbell and Blake Sennett are the duo that make up Night Terrors of 1927. Their sound has been described as dark cathartic synth pop and boasts extremely catchy hooks. This formula is exemplified on their track called “Dust and Bones” from their EP Guilty Pleas. The band is from Los Angeles and is currently touring all over the United States. The band has also released two music videos to […]