It’s barely been a month, and already we've seen a dangerous, potentially unstable man sworn into the highest office in the world while millions of people across the globe rally against him and all he stands for. If 2016 was one big slog of a year (and it was), then 2017 promises more of the same.
Read moreLeopold and His Fiction- Darling Destroyer: Honest, Sweaty, Dirty Rock n Roll
Daniel James Leopold is a mess. He’s an emotional, uninhibited, unbridled hot mess. As the front man for rock band Leopold and His Fiction, he seemed desperate to express that with the release of their new album, Darling Destroyer. I had never heard of LAHF before, but came across Darling Destroyer while browsing the new releases on Spotify on a Friday in late January. I pressed play and heard a sound that had more kick than the half gallon of coffee I had already consumed that morning. Ear-melting guitars and loud vocals pulled me in; I was hooked.
Read moreThe Aces Will Leave You Stuck
Their website proudly proclaims, “Four girls about to take over the world”, and with their refreshing mix of beauty and pop/rock prowess, The Aces just might. Hailing from Utah, the four-piece released their single “Stuck” last summer. Combining modern indie rock with elements of 80’s dance pop, the song makes you want to go on a long drive with the top down. It would feel just as natural to see them billed with Two Door Cinema Club as it would to see them open for the likes of Cindy Lauper. Front woman Cristal Ramirez wales with emotional confusion over fun guitar licks and a driving bass line that might just lead you to the dance floor.
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