The Test Drive (Early Album Previews)

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    The Test Drive: Jaguanera – Head To Tail

    With their new American tour starting tomorrow, Jaguanera is about to support what is, in my opinion, one of the contenders of our "Best Indie Albums of 2016" with "Head To Tail". Jaguanera has the uncanny...

    The Test Drive: Hologram Teen – Marsangst

    A few months ago, we reviewed Hologram Teen's (a.k.a Morgane Lhote) double single Marsangst/Hex These Rules. And, if you go back even further, Tracksuit Minotaur/Post- Apocalyptic Teacakes. Well, now we get the whole story with "Marangst". Four...

    The Test Drive: Nick Waterhouse – Never Twice

    Never Twice by Nick Waterhouse On September 30th, California rhythm and blues revivalist Nick Waterhouse will return with his third full-length studio album, Never Twice. The first track off of the album was unveiled today...

    The Test Drive: Introflirt – Temporary Heaven

    We got tastes of what was to be with our reviews for "Frozen Lace" and "Orange Light", and now we get the whole meal in the for of "Temporary Heaven", which comes out August...

    The Test Drive: Alteras – Grief

    Consistency is a trait that is sometimes and, regretfully, often lacking in that hard rock and metal genres these days. Everyone seems to be taking the best bits and pieces from one another without...

    The Test Drive: The Vellas – Sweethearts And Counterparts

    The Vellas are one of the most exciting bands to have emerged from the Sheffield scene in recent years, two of the band's members call the city home with two more coming from neighbouring...

    The Test Drive: Calling Apollo – The Great Depression Act 1

    Calling Apollo have always been one of my favorite indie acts in the new music scene. Just check out our write-up for their last effort "HUNTER | GATHERER". Now they're back with the all...

    The Test Drive: The Pottos – Your Room

    The Pottos are Colin Clegg and Misto Viscuso, a duo that works with a range of other musicians. School friends since the age of fifteen, Colin and Misto have played together under a number...

    The Test Drive: The Crosiers – Wheat to Wire

    Birmingham, Alabama-based band The Crosiers are Ben McClellan on vocals, his brother Frank McClellan on vocals, guitars and keys, and Shane Jewell on guitars, keys, bass, and drum programming. Frank and Ben have been...

    The Test Drive: Magnifico – Charlatan de Balkan

    A major star in Solvenia with a succession of huge hits across mainland Europe, Magnifico, is the Balkan’s answer to both Harry Belafonte and Dean Martin. It's a bold claim, but Magnifico's status as chansonnier,...

    The Test Drive: James.Gerard – You Begin Where I End

    James.Gerard's new album "You Begin Where I End" is a surreal yet eloquent blend of the songwriter's genius, with equal parts dirt and pop thrown in for good measure. James really knows how to,...

    The Test Drive: The Killing Floor – Tongue Tied

    The Killing Floor combines the best of British and American rock music and delivers an electrifying blend of alternative, rock, pop, punk and grunge. Raw visceral power combines with impassioned melody and accomplished songwriting to...

    The Test Drive: The Retinas – Chaba

    "Chaba", the new EP from the Philadelphia based band The Retinas, really surprised me. And I mean REALLY surprised me. I have to confess, I have become a little leery of albums with obscure names...

    The Test Drive: Clifffs – Bill You’re Only Human

    Simple in delivery yet complex in emotion is the best way to describe "Bill You're Only Human", the new album from Cliffs. These retro-contemporary tracks have all the hooks and drive that make everything...

    The Test Drive: Pathos Pathos – Pet Names

    It’s in circuses and festivals where every view that greets the eye is spectacular and alluring. Abnormality is celebrated and human dilemma, outside the fair gates, becomes an afterthought. Beneath these carnival lights, Pathos, Pathos...

    The Test Drive: Electro London – Synth Wave Volume 1

    In line with the release of the 'Synth Wave Volume 1' vinyl compilation Electro London have come up with a unique way to both target a new audience and help the likes of Sue...

    The Test Drive: Mouselion – Woe to the Poor Knight

    You may remember our feature on the Mouselion track for "Eye’s on the Prize". To say Mouselion has evolved since then would be an understatement. They haven't just evolved, they've matured. Matured into such...

    The Test Drive: The Goood Things – EP 3

    Tokyo's own The Goood Things have looong (see what I did there?) been a favorite of Jammerzine. Just check out our reviews for their first two outing "EP #2", which made out "Top 25 Best...

    The Test Drive: Rude Audio – Rudest

    Electronic in simplicity and eclectic by execution, Rude Audio have delivered a sonic dreamscape of longing and yearning for the days of good House/Electronica, because that what this is. With memorable beats, thrillpacked rhythms,...

    The Test Drive: The Explorers Club – Together

    Currently based in Nashville, Tennesee, The Explorers Club are a pop/vocal harmony band who formed in the coastal town of Charleston, South Carolina in 2005. Heavily influenced by the vocal harmony styles and production...

    The Test Drive: Caustic Roll Dave – Approaching Noise

    Rough, raw, cathartic, and gutsy. This is the best way to describe "Approaching Noise", the new album from the multi-talented Caustic Roll Dave. Actually, it's more like approaching brilliance. This has every element I love in...

    The Test Drive: Michael Forsyth – Stop For the World

    Last week, not many people outside of a small Scottish town had heard of singer-songwriter Michael Forsyth. This week his second album 'Stop For the World' reached number five in the UK iTunes Singer...

    The Test Drive: Niamh Crowther – Niamh Crowther

    Following the runaway success of 'Little by Little', Niamh Crowther, releases her new single 'I’ll Be' taken from her eponymous EP, on May 20th. Niamh came to prominence aged sixteen when she beat over 15,000 other...

    The Test Drive: Penny for the Workhouse – Sneaky Peekers

    Formed in 2012, the band's unique ‘Folk ‘n’ Roll’ style marries the energy of Indie rock with the captivating storytelling of Folk. With catchy lyrics and toe tapping drum beats, Penny For The Workhouse...

    The Test Drive: The Fontaines – II

    If, after listening to The Fontaines’ debut EP, you find yourself at a loss for how to describe them, don’t worry. The brother-sister duo (Charlotte, 21, sings; Hank, 26, plays guitar) don’t want to...