New Weezer EP ‘SZNZ: Spring’ fails to live up to popular band’s early hits
“SZNZ: Spring” is the newest EP by legendary alt-rock band Weezer (“My Name is Jonas”), appropriately named as it dropped on the spring equinox March 20. If you are a fan of their earlier works, be warned that this new…
Wallows’ ‘Tell Me That It’s Over’ asks listeners to do just that
By Abigail Connolly So-Cal band Wallows (“Remember When”) released their sophomore studio album that leaves listeners looking for something more. Formed initially in 2011 under the name “Join the Band,” band members Braeden Lemasters, guitar and vocals, Cole Preston, guitar…
Coheed and Cambria, The Wonder Years rock Rochester with tours
By: Connor LaLone Alternative and progressive rock group Coheed and Cambria (“The Liars Club”) performed live at the Main Street Armory in Rochester, NY on March 14. The band’s stop in Western NY was one of the last for the…
Tears for Fears makes triumphant return with retro new album
Hold onto your hats, new wave and pop rock fans. Tears for Fears is back with a new album after 17 years. “The Tipping Point,” released Feb. 25, is the band’s first album since its reconciliation album “Everybody Loves a…
New Coheed and Cambria single combines best parts of past
By Connor LaLone Coheed and Cambria (“A Favor House Atlantic”) has never attempted to confine itself to a particular genre or style, and instead consistently produces a unique and unmistakable sound. Since the group’s formation in 1995, frontman Claudio Sanchez…
JPEGMAFIA continues winning streak with EP ‘OFFLINE!’
By Jarrad Wakefield When JPEGMAFIA released his third studio album “LP!” in October of 2021 it came with some controversy. “Peggy” took to Twitter to tell his fans that he had to remove some songs off of the album due…
Florence and the Machine single discusses gender expectations
By John Custodio Florence and the Machine (“St. Jude”) has released a new single “King,” lead by the titular Florence Welch who continues her iconic style of hauntingly dramatic vocals. The song was written by Welch and Jack Antanoff, who…
Mom Jeans transitions to electronic sound with album ‘Sweet Tooth’
By Abigail Connolly For those Spotify users who saw “Midwest Emo” in their top genres, “Sweet Tooth,” the third studio album from Mom Jeans, needs to be added into the rotation. The SoCal band began out of UC Berkeley in…
‘Wolves At The Gate’ singles hint quality album coming next month
By Connor LaLone Since its founding in 2008, Wolves At The Gate (“VxV”) carved out a niche as a heavily Christian metal band. The group’s heavy post-hardcore musical themes are often in stark contrast with its lyrics, creating an interesting…
New Big Thief album showcases complex themes, mixture of genres
By Mackenzie Shields In their new album “Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You,” indie group Big Thief explores relationships, change and nature. The album was released on Feb. 11 and is their first full-length album since 2019. Big…
