Month: April 2015

Posted on: April 27, 2015 Posted by: Jocelyn Probasco Comments: 2

To Hell with a Bullet

To Hell with a Bullet is a modern, metal twist on the classic Robert Johnson myth: A struggling musician who sells his soul for a chance at talent and fame.

Posted on: April 26, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Strike Brewing Imperial Red

Strike’s Imperial Red pours with an incredibly dark brown / reddish coloration and a small amount of light brown to tannish head. The beer possesses a full compliment of twists and turns that will ensure that individuals can complete the entirety of a 22 ounce bottle. There is a considerable amount of malt here that is able to moderate a decent amount of sweet elements. A little hopping of the…

Posted on: April 26, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 3

Smuttynose Rhye IPA

Smuttynose’s Rhye IPA pours with a dark yellow to orange-brown coloration and a light brown to yellowish head. The lacing will creep its way down the glass as one continues. This Rhye IPA has a vibrant flavor that ties together an india pale ale hop bite with a bold, spicy rye flavor profile. There is a considerably heavier backbone to this effort than many IPAs, and I feel that this…

Posted on: April 26, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 3

Lights Out Vanilla Cream Extra Stout

Worthy’s Lights Out stout pours with a dark brown to black color and a small amount of head that rapidly dissipates. Lights Out’s nose is a little sweet, a little malty, and has just a little sharpness present. The beer goes down extremely easily; there is a strong malt presence here that moderates some of the sweetness that is present in other beers in the style. There is a further dimension…

Posted on: April 25, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Mpathy Golden Boy EP Review

Mpathy’s Golden Boy is an electronic-infused track that will have listeners singing along after the first few listens to the titular EP. During the track, there is a deliberate and intense drum beat with a sterling set of vocals that are reminiscent of acts like They Might Be Giants and Depeche Mode. Taken together, what results is a fun track that will get listeners on the dance floor. The track…

Posted on: April 25, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Gumshen DIGIBITES CD Review

A Scene Like That has a strong beat and will immediately get listeners up and on the dance floor. There is an electrified style to the songs on Gumshen’s latest album, DIGIBITES, that link together Trans-era Neil Young, Fame-ish David Bowie, and AWOLNATION into something that is catchy, fun, and musically fulfilling. Those that want to get on the dance floor as well as those that wish to dissect what they…

Posted on: April 25, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Amina Cannibalize CD Review

Amina begins their Cannibalize CD with I Saw You Float Away, a dreamy track that twinkles with smart instrumentation and good balance between the loud and quiet, dark and light. Hints of OK Computer-era Radiohead and Bjork can be heard.

Posted on: April 25, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Noah’s tape Green EP

Noah tape’s Green EP has an interesting interplay between the organic and the electronic, creating a haunting sort of indie rock that is wholly different from anything else that we have ever heard. Pin me has a deliberate beat that is interspersed through its four-plus minutes, while Renegade cheers things up with a slightly quicker arrangement.

Posted on: April 25, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Three Thousand Rivers ‘Like A What’ CD Review

Antonito is an energetic track that links together R.E.M. and Death Cab for Cutie, with ample amounts of funk and soul that are inserted into the track. A strong production makes these tracks ready for rotation as the band rockets into Schubert Hits Plympton Street.