ALBUM REVIEW: Another One Down! Captures Hearts With “A Bitter Descent”

Rhode Island’s Another One Down! are on their way to becoming your new favorite pop-punk band with their debut LP, A Bitter Descent. Having released singles and EPs since 2015, the band has finally released a collection full of instant hits. Expressing heartbreak and devotion along with youthful stories, you’ll be questioning if you’re in 2002 or 2022.

A Bitter Descent kicks off with ballad “Please Don’t Walk Away,” already pulling you into nostalgia with alluring vocals. Capturing the emotional sentiment of young adults struggling with romantic relationships in its lyrics, it’s easily relatable. This track will leave you longing for spending summer nights with someone special. “Empty (Without Me)” expresses the total pop-punk attitude with its catchy guitar riffs, upbeat tempo, and bitter-sweet vibe. Lyrics such as “Do you lye awake and contemplate why you can’t find relief?” will engage listeners and have them craving more. 

Pulling you into its charming melodies, “Sulk” features heavy basslines, captivating guitar riffs and a memorable chorus. The song presents an ‘everything’s fine’ effect and will have you reflecting on past decisions. “Headspace” offers sensitive lyrics that get inside your head and dig deep. The touching music video expresses emotional damage and what one toxic relationship can do to someone.

Traveling further into harder hitting track “Exeter,” you’re shown a different side of Another One Down! With thundering drums, rapid guitar riffs and howling vocals, you’ll find yourself jumping around to the track wherever you may be. “High” slows things completely down and challenges you with a softer ballad than the first track. The lyrics “You’d rather be high than be with me” are a statement that is often too true in relationships. Picking up the tempo mid-song, the band reminds you that even slower songs can still hit hard. Continuing with the softer vibe, the title track closes it out with the perfect sendoff of mixing pop-punk upbeat tracks with swaying lyrics that will capture your heart forever. Lyrics “The farther I fall, the harder it gets, to pull myself out of the thoughts in my head they’ve swallowed me whole, as I finally fall to my bitter descent,” symbolize closure of the album and tie everything together. From front to back, A Bitter Descent confesses a story and you don’t want to miss out on the ever-lasting journey. 

Since 2015, Another One Down! has been producing rock tracks proving they’re the new wave of pop-punk and have matured into their latest work with A Bitter Descent. With already having dedicated fans, the band is making their mark in the music world and letting them know the band is here to stay. Another One Down! has graced me with a timeless collection of tracks that will live with me forever in my pop-punk heart. I’m elated to see what the band produces next!

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Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs Kick Off New Album Era with Rocker “Wicked Mind”

Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs surprise-released the first track off their upcoming record, External Combustion, “Wicked Mind”, much to the delight of Dirty Knobs fans everywhere. With its undeniable catchiness and pure rock ‘n’ roll energy, if this track is how they’re choosing to introduce this record, I can only imagine how kickass External Combustion is going to be. 

There exist songs that simply put, “scratch an itch,” and this is one of them. With snappy electric guitar and jangly acoustic, a driving beat, a bouncy bassline, a catchy melody, and just the right amount of that magic stuff that only Mike Campbell can provide, “Wicked Mind” is an earworm in its purest form. I found myself bopping to it for hours after hearing it for the first time because of how it scratches that rock ‘n’ roll-loving part of my brain in the best way. 

You can hear Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers in this track (of course, because Campbell co-wrote AND played lead guitar on many of the TPATH tunes you know and love – Petty played rhythm guitar generally), but it still stands out from Campbell’s work with TPATH. While much of what they do is reminiscent of TPATH, when The Dirty Knobs get together and make music, it is undeniably The Dirty Knobs. Their brand of rock ‘n’ roll has no age – you could tell me this song was released in the 80s or yesterday, and I’d believe you either way. Songs with Campbell’s stamp on them are timeless in that way. 

To top it all off, the release of this new track was accompanied by a brand new music video showcasing one of the things that truly makes a band “rock ‘n’ roll,” a sense of humor. The video follows Campbell seeking to escape death after waking up in a coffin in the back of a van. His captor chases him from his burial site to the show his band is playing without him, before she ultimately catches him in the parking lot, finishing the job and burying him in the hole. There’s a goofiness to the video that only comes through when you watch it, but it’s evident that this band doesn’t take themselves too seriously, quite an admirable quality in my eyes. 

If for whatever reason you weren’t convinced of the group’s talent from their 2020 release, Wreckless Abandon (though I truly don’t see how you couldn’t be), let this be the track to sway you in their favor. “Wicked Mind” is rock ‘n’ roll at its finest, and I can’t wait to hear this one when I see them at the end of March. I’m calling it now – it’s gonna be a crowd favorite. It’s certainly one of mine.

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SH!NER Shows That He's a Shining Star with Debut EP

SH!NER’s debut EP, which consists of three songs titled “god in the mirror”, “Stranger”, and “ARTFUQ” all have their own kind of story to tell and listening to each song on the EP feels like turning a page in a book; a book that has you hooked and only makes you want more. 

Starting off with the first song, the title track of the EP - This song is give-you-goosebumps worthy. Especially when hearing the lyric, “If you wanna meet god, look in the fucking mirror.” The song is a combination of a piano ballad and the early 2000’s emo era. That combination in itself shows a strong start.

Next, we have “Stranger”. This song chronicles a story of a lost love and SH!NER’s voice and style really captures the emotion of lost love. It has a beautiful melody that is very soothing yet will have you shedding a tear as well. That melody along with SH!NER’s voice and lyrics is what makes this song as beautiful as it is. “Stranger” is definitely a standout track on the EP.

The third and final track on this wonderful EP is “ARTFUQ”. Now, you know how I mentioned that the first track has a mix of the early 2000’s emo era? Well, this song REALLY screams, “2000’s emo!” It has a sound to it that makes it so very enjoyable and easy to listen to. In fact, this is THE song to add to whatever playlist you have. “ARTFUQ” feels empowering and inspiring. It’s certainly one hell of a way to close out a great EP.

SH!NER has proved with this EP that he has a bright future ahead of him in the music industry. Every song is absolutely extremely enjoyable and remarkable. Each song showcases his talent and his ability to create wonderful songs. SH!NER, keep on being the shining star that you are and keep on creating fantastic bops.

THE BREAKDOWN E24: So What Fest, Upheaval Festival, + When We Were Young Fest

What’s up rockers form all across the world! Welcome to E24 of The Breakdown! Some major festivals have announced their lineups, so this week Rebecca & Justin sit down and break them all down.

The Last Bandoleros Make Being Broke Fun with New Track Mas Dinero

The Last Bandoleros are making the most of a new year with an anthem for all the broke music lovers out there with “Más Dinero,” and take it from me, one listen to this track will have you feeling like you have all the money in the world. 

“Más Dinero” makes being broke fun, telling a story about going broke, selling all your belongings, and saving all your money in the name of moving to the city for a better life. Despite the threat of bankruptcy, it feels hopeful, and truthfully, it’s a really nice sentiment for a graduate student like me who doesn’t make much money! 

I was lucky enough to hear “Más Dinero” live three times last year, so I thought I knew what to expect from this studio release, but nothing could have prepared me for this track. It feels like a refreshed version of their sound on classic Bandos jams like “Maria” and “Dancing with Irene.” It has that Beatle-esque catchiness they’re known for that makes their songs so addicting, but with something a little extra. It’s funkier than their older stuff, with the heavy bass and groovy percussion at the forefront as opposed to guitar, but their classic sound still shines through with their tight harmonies and catchy melody. 

One of the best things about this group is how they can all take the lead in their own unique ways, and “Más Dinero” falls right in line as Diego Navaira and Jerry Fuentes take turns providing lead vocals with their powerful voices that lend a sense of strength and security to the track despite the subject matter. 

They’ve employed some new sounds on this track, with some ever-so-subtle keyboard riffs, some spacey synth sounds, Navaira’s echo-y gritos interspersed throughout the track, and a crunchy bit of percussion that follows the song from start to finish. It’s clear that this is a new era for The Last Bandoleros, and if this is just the tip of the iceberg of what they have up their sleeves, what a hell of an era it’s going to be. 

If ever you needed an excuse to finally get into this group and their phenomenal catalogue of music, now’s your chance. “Más Dinero” seems to blend all of TLB’s influences together simultaneously to create an absolutely irresistible track. It’s full of energy, it’s catchy, and let’s be real, it’ll make you feel better when you inevitably spend all your money again. Who could ask for more?

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10 Years Later: How Lana Del Rey's "Born To Die" Became A Part Of My Life

On January 27th 2012, Lana Del Rey released her major-label debut, Born To Die. This album and Lana herself have both influenced a variety of people in the last ten years. Myself included. Allow me to tell you a story of how my lifelong love for Lana started and about how Born To Die became my most listened to album in high school. 

I was 14 years old and in 8th grade when Born To Die came out. I had found out about Lana over a month prior when randomly coming across the music video to the album’s title track on YouTube. I remember watching it and being like, “Who is she? She is absolutely amazing!”

Once I listened to the album and I got to the second track “Off To The Races”, I knew I was really hooked on Lana, her voice, her lyrics and musical style. I thought her lyrics were very deep and they gave me goosebumps when listening to each song. 

After that first listen, I knew I wanted more of what Lana had to offer in her music. I remember thinking that her music was very different from what was popular in the world of music at the time and I think that’s what also made me gravitate towards it. Her musical style felt beyond refreshing to listen to. 

I became invested fast. VERY fast. From that point on, that album became a huge part of my life. When I say I listened to that album pretty much everyday, I mean I listened to it EVERY.SINGLE.DAY. I listened to a lot of music in high school, but Born To Die? I listened to that more than any other album and I listened to Lana more any other artist. 

Three years after the release, I was in the last few weeks of my junior year of high school when I went to go see Lana Del Rey in concert for the first time ever. I had waited so long for her to come to Houston that when I saw her tour dates while I was at school, I almost squealed out of excitement.

Despite being in the lawn and so far from the stage, the second I saw Lana come out on stage - I burst into tears. In fact, the friends I went to the concert went thought I was going to pass out so they stood behind me just in case. I was mesmerized and I felt so happy knowing I was finally seeing my favorite singer of all time in concert. Nothing else mattered to me.

My senior year of high school months after that concert, my top most listened to albums that year consisted of three albums - Halsey’s Badlands album, Banks’ Goddess album, and of course Lana’s newest release at the time, Honeymoon. That came to show that Lana had a strong effect on my love for indie music and also having me introduce myself to more artists and bands in the indie world.

To add to my last statement - Over the last 10 years, I’ve also noticed that Lana paved the way for other women in indie pop/alternative - such as Lorde, Billie Eilish, Sky Ferreira, Halsey, Banks, amongst other artists. And those are also some of my other favorite artists.

Because of Born To Die, Lana became my all time favorite singer and the artist who meant the absolute world to me. Even now at 24, I still love her so much and I still get excited over every new album release from her. Her music means a lot to me now, just as much as it did when I was 14. I’ve seen her twice in concert, own almost all vinyl versions of her albums, I even still stay up late just to listen to her new albums the second they get released on Spotify.

With that being said, Born To Die will forever be one of my all time favorite albums and also one of those albums that holds a special meaning to me. 

Thank you for creating my lifelong favorite music, Lana.

REVIEW: Boy Harsher's The Runner (Original Soundtrack)

With the release of their short film The Runner, Boy Harsher has followed up by dropping the full soundtrack. The duo is known for their darkwave electro-pop; very reminiscent of the 80`s scene. I always imagined their music blaring through the speakers in a goth nightclub as I danced into the early hours of the morning but, the band decided to show off the darker ambiance of their music in a much different way… and it's absolutely brilliant. To quote the synopsis for the film, “The music scores the strange woman’s descent into the unknown.” 

Track by track:

“Tower”:

The synth is deep and moody and lead singer Jae Matthews` voice fits right in. It`s sultry, dark, twisted, and mysterious. The stage has been set. The words: “Can I believe you? Do I even know how?” 

are breathily sung right before the music becomes more intense and what sounds like screaming cuts through and fills your ears. It's strange and unexpected. Perfectly eerie. 

“Give Me a Reason”:

With lyrics such as “When you come will you call my name?” and “Did you mean to touch me that way?” It's clear that this song is about carnal desire and lust. One of the most sensual tracks on this album. Jae Matthews stated, “With Give Me a Reason we wanted to write something that encapsulates that feeling of yearning - the way we feel when we catch eyes across the room.” Boy Harsher are masters at portraying the deeper darker side of such impulses in their music. I'm a sucker for it.

“Autonomy”:

We should all be pretty familiar with the word autonomy; the right to self-govern. You and only you have control over yourself. With that in mind, this song sounds like deciding to run away with someone out of fear. The decision to finally set yourself free, or to try at least. 

“What do you see in me? What will come when we run?” 

“The Ride Home”:

This track continues to add to the mystery that is this album while setting the scene perfectly in our heads. Mostly sinister sounding instrumentals accompanied by four lines of lyrics: 

“Feels like I`m coming on 

Real strong

You are the reason

I`m alone”

“Escape”:

We get shot straight back to the 80's with this staple dark wave track. Up beat and dancey with a sense of underlying dread. The lyrics, to me, speak of hopelessness and unsurity: 

“We don't know what to do. The walls keep on caving in.” and “What's done is done.” 

Planning an escape when you're so unsure of the outcome is scary, and that's exactly what this song conveys. 

“Machina”:

This is definitely a bit of a contrasting sound for Boy Harsher. Leaning away from the macabre and embracing the fun pop side of this style. Aside from the chorus, the whole song is in singer Mariana Saldaña`s native language. Based on my loose translation she sings of having a cold heart, possibly comparing herself to a robot with no feelings. In the music video, which also appears in the short film, Mariana dons a full latex suit symbolizing power and authority. The main character of the short sits in front of an old tv and watches in awe; with blood all over her may I add. It seems to me like our main character is yearning for that type of strength, as she looks defeated in her own ventures. 

“Untitled (piano)”:

Yet again another suspenseful track. It has a child's lullaby feel to it and mixed with the ambient noise gradually growing and shrinking in intensity, I`m immediately unsettled and captivated. Coming in at exactly two minutes and twenty two seconds, it feels much shorter and like there may be something left unsaid. 

“I understand”:

The closing track is full of sorrow and loss. It feels almost like a poem being spoken to an intimate crowd: 

“If you wanna break free

All you gotta do is tell me

And I will understand”

It's evident that this is coming from the heart of someone admitting defeat. Despite all the odds and all this person has been through with someone, they know it's time to let them go. The sadness in this song is unable to be overlooked. It's the perfect conclusion. Did you expect a happy ending?

In a recent instagram post they wrote how the short film started as a wild idea mid-isolation to pull themselves out of the ditch of depression. “I don't think we ever anticipated The Runner becoming a reality. Yet here we are.” They went on to say that nothing gives them a better sense of drive and purpose as Boy Harsher. That drive and purpose is apparent in everything they do. They seamlessly channel every bit of themselves into their work and it never fails to get your thoughts racing and your blood pumping. One of the many reasons you'll find yourself coming back for more. 

The Runner short film is available on Shudder and Mandolin this whole month. Don`t miss it!

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REVIEW: 'Hot Chocolate' by The Wistful Larks

I like to be fully transported by a melody. A lot of songs are surface level bops that are easy and fun to sing in the car, and that’s fine and good. Those songs have their place. I like a lot of ‘em!

To me though, what makes a song especially appetizing is its ability to transport me. I look at the landscape of a song through the lens of sonic uniqueness. Feeling a certain emotion when you listen to a song is cool. Being able to feel certain places, textures, TASTES; that’s a whole different ball game.

‘Hot Chocolate’ possesses a distinctive feeling. That is what makes it tasty to me.

I’ll be the first to admit, I’m a hard sell on slow songs.

I cut my teeth on punk and uptempo indie.

I like punch and I like dirt. I wasn’t sold on the first listen through. It grew on me though.

The grit in this song is secret, and the delayed gratification is worth it

It has this vintage ski lodge vibe that is cozy, sultry, and unrepeatable. There’s a lullaby-like quality to the whole track, particularly the vocals. This hypnotic, dreamy feeling is pervasive throughout the entire song.

It doesn’t prevent it from being climatic, though. Somehow ‘Hot Chocolate’ is both sleepy and triumphant. Think like indie movie prom scene. But also, The Shining. For some reason.

It’s easy to settle into the chorus, and the guitar tone is warm but poignant.

‘Hot Chocolate’ doesn’t really have a lot of tonal or dynamic complexities, but it really doesn’t need them. The simplicity is intimate and attentive. It melts in your mouth. It’s definitely contemporary rock, but with a throwback flavor.

‘Hot Chocolate’ is effortless, cozy, and delicious.

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REVIEW: In The Mourning Gets Real With 'If He Wanted To, He Would'

“What's a good girl to do?” 

Be prepared to blast this absolute banger in your car. Trust me, you will. The anticipated second single from LA-based punk rock band, In The Mourning, takes the reflection of being in a one sided relationship and turns it into an anthem. 

The nostalgic instrumental makes this track feel extremely relatable and bound to have you belting out the words into your hairbrush. A classic in the making. 

The production is amazing. Singer-songwriter Amanda Tran’s vocals shine brightly amongst the angsty instrumental making you listen with feeling. When you think the words were already reading you like a book, Kenny Lu’s guitar solo comes out of nowhere and knocks you back into your seat. By the end of the song you’re already planning on pressing replay. 

I can't wait to see what else In The Mourning has in store. I absolutely loved this song and can confirm it sounds amazing in your car. Like seriously what are you doing? 

Buckle up and go belt your heart out!

LYRICS

Be a good girl for you

I’d do anything for you

But when I come around

“I’m too nice, too needy”

Too available for you

If he wanted to, he would 

I keep telling that to myself 

But when you come around 

I can’t help but need it 

Too accessible for you

Oh, I’ll be a fool for a higher love 

The truth is cruel but I’ll go in just to feel something 

Yeah, you say that you could be the one for me

But inconsistency, well, that could not be for me 

Sometimes I hang on a little too long 

Give you way too much slack

But now I can’t go back to where I was 

Guess I’m a softie now for you 

A little too much forgiveness

Took advantage of my kindness 

Who do you think you are?

A little too much forgiveness

Took advantage of my kindness 

Who do you think you are?

Oh, I’ll be a fool for a higher love 

The truth is cruel but I’ll go in just to feel something 

Yeah, you say that you could be the one for me

But inconsistency, well, that could not be for me 

What’s a good girl to do?

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ALBUM REVIEW: Lumineers Shine with a New Sound on BRIGHTSIDE

The Lumineers started 2022 off with a bang with the release of their 4th consecutive album BRIGHTSIDE.

The album starts off with their first single “BRIGHTSIDE”. This album gives the Lumineers a new unique sound. Lead singer Wesley Schultz has a beautiful distinct raspy voice and is incomparable to many other singers. Schultz adds to the uniqueness with his beautiful poetry and hopeful messages in each song. Each song is titled in capital letters to add to the brightness of the album.

The album cover shows a bright blue sky with a blury hand reaching up. The album consists of nine songs that each tell a cinematic story. So go put your headphones on lay in your bed and take a listen to “BRIGHTSIDE” available on all streaming platforms.    

LE JUNK Dabbles in Some ‘Bad Stuff’

Le Junk’s glamorous childlike rubbish ‘Bad Stuff’ via Naked Superstar Recordings — currently in its 8th week since being released on July 29th, 2021 — started off as inspiration for himself in his own music video for ‘Rich Romance’ where he wore the exact same festooned ‘80s vintage suit to flash his status.

Sitting in an upscale directors chair at a friend’s studio in East London, Le Junk (first name not revealed due to the artist being an enigma) dabbles in some bad stuff. First, as he partakes in a 4-pack of powdered sugar donut goodness, then the sudden difficulties getting through a whole video recording take before the cake monster’s facial dessert-themed gimmick begins to melt.

“It seemed like the best way to turn a cake into a person,” he says, about how the shirtless idea came into play behind cakeface. The colourful comedic back-and-forth gibberish of Bad Stuff explores an addictive personality, a halfwit representation of someone being tormented by their own cravings, but hides beneath a masked party animal persona that seems like he’s having fun. He sings in a self-assured groove-laden whisper, a telephoned tongue-in-cheek confectional static.

A swag-strutting gangster lean amidst a mashing addictiveness of cowbell, the glitz of Le Junk; a seductive multi-instrumentalist in his slinky Nintendo-like, on (the) air personality, broadcasts, “If you wanna get in-between, get all up in/My stuff. If you wanna question my ways, get up on me/Then stop.” Lyrics if it’s not stuff, it isn’t worth junk.

Le Junk, an emerging alternative-pop junkie, wants to be remembered as the guy who loves The Offspring, and the guy who loves people that look like cake (humorously speaking). He’s here to take his cake and eat it. He’s here to revitalize and revolutionize popular music.

REVIEW: Seven Year Witch’s Cover of Akon's Hit Single, "I Wanna Love You"

Have you ever listened to a pop song, or really any song, and thought to yourself, “Wow, this would be a great rock song”? Well I would have never in a million years thought about Akon’s “I Wanna Love You” but South Carolina Hard Rock, Blues-Punk band Seven Year Witch did, and they have just released an epic cover of “I Wanna Love You”. 

We all know the original, it’s smooth and classic to Akon’s Hip Hop sound. These guys went with a completely different approach, and that approach was rock n’ roll. Sometimes when the style of cover is drastically different from the original it doesn’t work, but in this case, it couldn’t have been more perfect. You know it’s gotta be a great song when it’s an absolute jam in multiple different genres. 

Overall this cover has a grunge rock sound but there is definitely a little pop punk to it, too. It’s really a classic killer sound to jam to. I love how they start the first few lines of the song very slowly, similar to the original, but then instantly switches to a fast-paced, high energy rock song. 

"I Wanna Love You by Akon is a song we all love. We put our own spin on it and started performing it live to great reception. After all the demand we decided to record our cover of it. So here it is, our version of I Wanna Love You by Akon." - SEVEN YEAR WITCH 

The music video matches the same high energy level of the song. It’s mostly just a video of them playing in an empty bar, but these guys are going HARD. The energy they have while playing is exactly how I feel when listening to their version. I would love to just be there rocking out with them! 

Seven Year Witch’s cover of Akon’s “I Wanna Love You” is available on multiple streaming platforms which can be found HERE. 

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Encrement Make Their Mark With Debut Single 'The Ruins'

With a sound of eerie desolation, hard hitting drums and heavy riffs soon come crashing in to swallow the soft notes of the piano. Clean vocals cascade and intertwine into heavier vocals lifting the

This is ‘The Ruins’.

Encrement, a progressive rock band, released their debut single today, holding nothing back. Coming together from different projects to create original music with a heavy and melodic combo, Zac Taylor on vocals, Brandon Schauer on guitar/vocals, Josh Finch on bass, and Blake Tidrow on drums are Encrement.

The single comes along with a lyric video as well, so give it a listen and check out the video to connect with the full story.

Come at me if I’m totally off here, but if you love We Came As Romans…I think you’ll dig this one. Truly excited to see what these guys have in store.

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REVIEW: Falling In Reverse Call Out Cancel Culture in 'Zombified'

Falling In Reverse have been exhumed and released a new single titled, “ZOMBIFIED.” 

‘Zombified’ by Falling In Reverse is proving that the band hasn’t backed down from creating rock anthems that go along with every single moment. After giving the song a few listens through, the chorus is immediately engraved in your cranium. The driving riffs create a cinematic story crafted to fit along with Ronnie Radke’s stance. "I wrote 'Zombified' about how sensitive society has gotten, in my opinion," says Radke.

The visuals that go along with this song are out of this world. Falling In Reverse have graciously, over the years, perfected how to make the right videos for what they’re trying to say.  "I think we all need to learn to laugh a little more. I pulled out all the stops for the 'Zombified' video, for the fans, YouTube reactors, and all people alike." That's for certain as the video is apocalyptic and visually appealing. Demonstrating the disconnect and dysfunction of modern day society. The video and song depict the creation of cancel culture in a sophisticated manner. 

The song will be on their upcoming EP, Neon Zombie.

Falling In Reverse will be hitting the road on the, “Live From the Unknown: The Tour.” The tour will be hitting 16 locations, starting in Atlanta, GA and ending in Los Angeles, CA. Support on this tour will be held by Wage War, Hawthorne Heights and Jeris Johnson.  Get tickets here.

TOUR DATES: 

1/13 ­­— Atlanta, GA — The Tabernacle#

1/14 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works#

1/15 — Cincinnati, OH  — ICON

1/17 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE 

1/18 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore

1/19 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore

1/21 — Boston, MA  — Tsongas Center

1/22 — New York, NY — Hammerstein

1/24 — Detroit, MI  — The Fillmore

1/25 — Chicago, IL  — Aragon Ballroom

1/26 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore*#

1/28 — Kansas City, MO — The Uptown Theater#

1/29 — Oklahoma City, OK  — Diamond Ballroom#

1/30 — Dallas, TX — Southside Ballroom

2/1 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren#

2/4 — Los Angeles, CA  — The Palladium

*No Wage War

#SOLD OUT

REVIEW: The Weeping Suns Release Debut Single

Idaho’s new up and coming band, The Weeping Suns, released their first song “Weeping Sun” yesterday on all streaming platforms.

Lead singer Lily Sanderson most commonly known as “Slug” formed The Weeping suns back in September with her best friend and bass player Sammy Kusch. Drummer Ethan Cramer along with lead guitarist and producer Brandt Moon Joined at the first band practice where they started to write “Weeping sun”.

These four teens are the most creative, chaotic, talented souls I’ve ever talked to. Slug uses her love of nature as her main inspiration for writing songs. “Weeping Sun” starts off with an indie alternative guitar riff. The poetic lyrics match the alternative grungy vibe of the song. “She watches from her skies, she takes in the pain” is a rather cryptic lyric to start the song with. The beauty of the song is that “she” can be seen as something different through everyone’s eyes. My favorite part of the song is Moon’s guitar solo as it adds a hint of heavy metal rock in the middle of everything. Sammy’s bass lines compliment Moons guitar riffs exceptionally well.

The weeping Suns are working on their debut album which is set to come out later in the year. I love these talented goofballs and I can’t wait to see what they accomplish in 2022.

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