Influenced by the likes of 7 Seconds, AFI, Bad Religion, Minor Threat, and many others, Nick Rudowyj (vocals), Brian Stewart (guitar), Jose Garcia (guitar), Dan Bruce (bass), and Casey Husted (drums) have found a musical chemistry forged in the [Click here to open...]
Merv Pinny – Twisted Minds (single)
In 2017, we called KerKeri, New Zealand rock-legend Merv Pinny's single, Wipe Out, "...An edgy, grimy rock cut, with definite metal overtones..." Fast forward a couple of years, and this self-proclaimed Social Action Rocker has not only completed [Click here to open...]
Steve Wheeler – Stormseeker (single)
Acquiring his formal composition and production training from the State University of New York---Purchase College Conservatory of Music, composer/performer/producer, Steven Wheeler, crossed our radar back in July when we reviewed his Flash [Click here to open...]
Almost Awake – Cloudwalker (single)
Formed in mid-2014, the Las Vegas, NV-based 5-piece alt-rock outfit known as, Almost Awake, may be young in age, but they are certainly not young in talent---as evidenced by the rapid-onset of success they've experienced in such a short tenure [Click here to open...]
South Of Reality – The Truth Behind The Lies
With the intention of creating more than just rock music, but rather, music with a message---with a purpose, the Dallas, TX-based three-piece indie southern/progressive-rock outfit known as, South Of Reality, want their music to open the eyes of [Click here to open...]
Phil Daw – Digging Up The Past (single)
As the drummer for Liverpool, England's metal group, Renegade State, you might think the talents of one Phil Daw were relegated to the kegs. Not so fast. Daw has a budding solo career. And, with exception to any programmed sounds, every instrument on [Click here to open...]
Henry Metal – The Maestro Abides
This Chicago metal child goes only by the moniker: Henry Metal. He's a mystery. An enigma wrapped in a riddle of enlightened, metallic excellence, and he's driven only by one thing. In fact, in a recent interview with Tention Free, when asked what [Click here to open...]
Sambadi Majumder – Unseen and Beyond
The musical journeys of most independent artists never cease to amaze me. Progressive rock artist, Sambadi Majumder is currently pursuing his masters degree in agro-biotechnology in Giessen, Germany, with the ultimate goal being a PhD. But his [Click here to open...]