The Test Drive: Donny Love – Meeting of the Dons
Donny Love has today released their new album titled 'Meeting of the Dons' via Holiday Maker Records. Considering that this album took four years is beside the point, what we have here is timeless. Timeless in the fact that we have a truly signature sound from a band that really loves what they're doing.
The Test Drive: Fatal Vision – Once
Fatal Vision have today released their new album titled 'Once'. Classic rock has a new home with 'Once'. All the flash, flair, and fire are there with those classic styled riffs and MTV regalia. What we get in addition to that is that originality and creativity meant for the stage as well as the speakers with hooks and fills respecting the past while looking towards the future.
First Look: Koncept – Leather
Koncept has today premiered his new video titled 'Leather', from his latest EP 'Lucy'. Keeping that and those we hold the dearest gets a soundtrack from an artist that knows what it means to be rich. Not monetarily, mind you, but in ways most people cannot fathom. With a reeling of feeling and a penchant for personal, Koncept sheds light on what it truly means to be humane to one's self. To hold dear what really gives back and hold tight what should never be let go.
First Listen: Pinky Perzelle – No Games (ft. Ede Eren)
Pinky Perzelle has just premiered his new single titled 'No Games'. Electro-soul-cosmo-funk is the term that first hit my mind when I got that first listen. I have no idea if I made that up, but it fits like a glove. If this is Pinky's first single, I can't wait to hear what's next.
First Look: Juice Falls – Crash Bash
The new single from Juice Falls sounds uncannily original. Sure, you’ve heard the ingredients before - thick guitars, big drums, urgent vocals, and deep round bass. But, this Indianapolis quartet is able to mix...
The Test Drive: Scattered Melodies – Culture (Side A) + Makin’ Love Is Easy...
Scattered Melodies is a soulful alt/reggae/funk/fusion band that originally started up as a rhythm section back in 2012. Over the years, the drum & bass duo has evolved into a full lineup with Killa Maus on vocals & keys, Haley Green on vocals & acoustic guitar, Kazton Boone on guitar, Phelan Parker (aka DeeJay P-Phunk) on saxophone, and Billy Sutherland on guitar.
Jammerzine Exclusive: An Interview with Mikey Rotten
Jammerzine has an exclusive interview with rising rap/purepunk/master musician Mikey Rotten. This is one of those interviews that will feel refreshing from the start. Mikey is an artist who 'gets it'. Not just in his music but in his life. He understands how things are and his music reflects it. He also knows that going against the grain of the business that is the music machine is how things need to be done now in order to keep the audio art pure.
First Look: x-blu – Fear
x-blu has officially premiered their new video for the track titled 'Fear'. We now have a glorious arthouse style visual to the very progressive and extremely original track from x-blu. To say this is...
The Test Drive: Fred Kelly – still
Change isn’t all bad. Having recently moved from Boston to Chicago, Fred Kelly can attest to that fact. In their new EP Still, Kelly finds solace in change. This deeply personal 3-track release reflects on transformation and acceptance.
The Test Drive: Poster Child – Super Nova
Poster Child have today released their new EP titled 'Super Nova'. A sublime mix of soul, funk, and splendor, 'Super Nova' is a set of songs that go beyond the solid and shine like five diamonds glimmering in that sunlight for all to behold. While the EP can be subdued at times, that is a good thing because it shows the dynamics of Poster Child as a pair of artists becoming legends.
First Listen: Casii Stephan – Trust Fall
Casii Stephan has today released her new single titled 'Trust Fall'. Fresh from the juggernaut of her last single 'Already Gone', Casii delves deeper into the self and soul with a slow burn for summer with the sounds of emotion of the last four decades culminating into what we have now. A peak into pure originality. Wide and varied music flowing free just under Casii's earnest vocals.
The Test Drive: Gymnasium – Hansen’s Pop ‘n’ Rock Music ’22 + Q&A
There’s so much to say about Hansen’s Pop ‘n’ Rock Music ‘22, the new double concept album from Boston’s Gymnasium. Gymnasium is the solo project of sought-after session guitar player Charles Hansen who’s played with bands such as The Handymen, Justine and The Unclean, Andrea Gillis Band, Ross Phazer, Tom Baker and The Snakes, and more. It’s 2022 and that means that there are in fact 22 new tracks on this mega album and apparently 22 of the best musicians Boston has to offer playing on the album with Hansen. Simply incredible.
First Look: Bolinas – U.L.B.
Bolinas has today premiered his new video for the track titled 'U.L.B.'. from his album 'Heavy Easy Listening' releasing via Sub Rosa Curation.
First Listen: The Black Skies – Save My Soul
The Black Skies are set to drop their debut single titled 'Save My Soul' this Friday (July 22nd). Roots rock with rebellion and a whiskey soaked soul gives that guitar grit and outlaw attitude for good measure. This song has that feeling you get in your gut when you've had enough and realize your worth with that fuck-all attitude that more of us need to get what needs done done.
First Listen: Alex Rohan – blurry. + Exclusive Q&A
Alex Rohan is an independent songwriter from Springfield, Massachusetts. He takes inspiration from everything from rap to reggae to metal and more. He has a unique, polished style of guitar playing and a versatile voice. Rohan aims to pay homage to all genres with his music.
First Look: Trashed – Memories
Trashed has released their new video for the track titled 'Memories'. Washed in retro raw raucous rock goodness with a helluva hook to boot, 'Memories' gives the air guitar a fresh set of strings and lets the feet do the stomping in a stadium filled with people like us. This is music meant for summer.
The Test Drive: Pearl Diver – Look For The Light
Pearl Diver has released their new EP titled 'Look For The Light'. With bits of folk, jamband, prog rock, and even a smidgeon of soul, Pearl Diver give an introverted album pondering life and all that's in it with the reverence of true musicians and vivid poets. Matt Sage's vocals flawlessly adjust and swerve to whatever the band places just underneath it. Is is a concept more than an EP.
The Test Drive: Sophie Pecora – To Save The World
Sophie Pecora has today released her new EP titled 'To Save The World'. For an artist so young who has already done so much it's refreshing to see that she has so much left to accomplish.
The Test Drive: Monte – This Is Monte
Monte has today released their new EP titled 'This Is Monte'. Think old school rock meets modern day f*ck you sprinkled with originality. You would never know that this was a three piece until you look at a picture. This EP doesn't let up at all. Not for a second. This takes me back to when punk was cool with the likes of NOFX, TSOL, and more. Harden the edges like sharpening a knife and you have Monte. Add a little melody and you really have Monte. This is music is. And, hopefully, coming back to.
First Listen: Chris Baluyut – Winter, Wait
Chris Baluyut has today premiered his new single titled 'Winter, Wait' on jammerzine.com. It's been a minute since we last heard Chris on Jammerzine and it is so pleasing to hear him back with a new song.
The Test Drive: Houses and Hotels – Never Knows Best + Exclusive Q&A
Brad, Amir, and Tynan are long-time friends and bandmates who have put their heads together on many creative projects, including Houses & Hotels. Their first professional album “Never Knows Best”, delves into the topics of unrequited love and mental health. They descend into raw emotion and the feelings of alienation that come with being in regrettable relationships; this emotional exploration is paired with a jamming post-punk/the aughts/shoegaze instrumental backdrop.
First Listen: Murdocco – Breaking Away
Murdocco is set to release her new single titled 'Breaking Away'. Consider this track a sign that Murdocco is at a crossroad in her musical journey. Starting off with a simple guitar and a feeling of dread and longing. I found it brilliant at how this song actually starts. Almost as if it doesn't want to. Like it does not want to convey what it is about to say. The music emotionally follows the message. I found that totally amazing. It's against the norm.
First Look: The Awakening – Shadow Call
Ashton Nyte has released his new video for the track titled 'Shadow Call', from their latest album 'This Alchemy'. One thing I have realized about anything Ashton Nyte does is that he is a world builder. He creates entire environments with his music, whether it's The Awakening, his solo work, or anything he works on.
First Look: Brian May & Graham Gouldman – Floating In Heaven
The most powerful telescope ever launched into space, the James Webb Space Telescope - launched December 2021 and which entered orbit in January 2022 – finally becomes operational this week.
First Look: Paul Roessler – Maker + ‘The Turning Of The Bright World’ Album...
Paul Roessler has today released both his new video for the track titled 'Maker' but also the album it is on, 'The Turning Of The Bright World', out as of today via Kitten Robot Records.