Erin Mckeown’s fourth album is a lot more pop-rock oriented than her previous ‘kooky’ music. It’s on the easy listening side with an optimistic outlook to a down feeling theme. The upbeat tracks are breezy without being loud and there is a nice flow between them. For me the standout ones are ‘White City’ and ‘We Are More’ although the mellow tracks do kinda fall short, but an album I enjoy nevertheless.
- El D
Filed under Folk, Indie rock
The Static Jacks are one of those bands that just have a sound you can pick out of a crowd. Blending garage, punk and soul to create a unique musical style with the energy behind it to make you want to start jumping up and down with everyone around you. Their debut album is full of catchy hooks and heart on your sleeve lyrics, frontman Ian Devany’s vocal parts sounding as if they’ve come from a veteran musician. While still relative newcomers, The Static Jacks have made a name for themselves for their energy and drive, and with this record they clearly earn a spot as one of the better emerging acts out there.
- Nolan
Filed under Garage, Indie rock, Punk, Soul
Here’s a little bonus for y’all!
We featured The Crimea’s debut record, Tragedy Rocks, way back as the first album on Sonorous. It has now just come to my attention that their second album was released as a free download from their website. So what are you waiting for, grab that treat up!
- Lee
Filed under Alt rock, Indie rock
Having first experienced The North Country’s music live in a small DC venue just a little over a week ago, I had an easy time enjoying it. Theirs is a smooth, patient sound, sophisticated and intricate. Not something I’m used to seeing from a local band. I admire each member’s musicianship. They all create interesting parts that add to their music’s likability.
The North Country’s new recording, The Wiser EP, is as great to listen to as watching them live. Its eponymous track [*see the video for Wiser above*] is a great example of their skilled composition and clever lyricism. Their shows are worth attending and the albums worth listening to repeatedly. Simply put: this is music well crafted and well played. So please enjoy!
- S. Murray
Filed under Alt country, Folk rock
