Tag: The Test Drive
The Test Drive: Iris – Six
After a five-year hiatus, influential synth-rock band Iris proudly announces their long-awaited return with their new release, "Six." Iris' album "Six" released on Aug 23rd, 2019 in the following editions: regular CD, 12" limited...
The Test Drive: Dar.Ra – New Kinda Normal
Dar.Ra has dropped his full load with the new album titled 'New Kinda Normal'. We got a taste of what was to come with the video for 'Diamonds in the Shadows' back in February,...
The Test Drive: Air Apparent – Color Dreams
Air Apparent drops a seven-track bombshell in the form of 'Color Dreams'. Each track transcends the electro-pop marquee and delves into diversity with tracks such as 'Sorry', 'Asking You' (my personal fav), and 'Too...
The Test Drive: Ring Ring Rouge – Talking In Instalments
Ring Ring Rouge is set to drop their new album titled 'Talking In Instalments' this Friday (August 23, 2019). To me, the album is more of an aural experimental journey than a mere set...
The Test Drive: Harp Samuels – Even There
Harp Samuels delivers an ambient and beautiful list of tracks in the form of his upcoming EP titled 'Even There'. Each track has its signature sound of ethereal sonic glow and transcending lush and...
The Test Drive: Microcosms – Live on WZRD Chicago 88.3FM
Microcosms prove their worth in the #indie scene with their new live album titled 'Live on WZRD Chicago 88.3FM'. WZRD is an awesome radio station located in Chicago that specializes in the freeform format....
The Test Drive: Blood Child – Shower Me
Blood Child delivers a dirty delicacy with their new EP titled 'Shower Me'. The album is a glorious entanglement of loud guitar and moody vocals with a raucous backbeat and bassy overtones that give...
The Test Drive: Dizraeli – The Unmaster
Dizraeli has definitely found his sound with his new upcoming album titled 'The Unmaster'. Each track is a dissonant mixture of chaotic poetry, bombastic beats, and artistic license. This album is more of an...
The Test Drive: The Magic E’s – Dead Star
Raucous at the core and covered in rebellious rock anthem, The Magic E's show their true sonic colors with their latest album titled 'Dead Star'. While there is plenty of stomp rock goodness there...
The Test Drive: Rude Audio – Street Light Interference
Rude Audio return with their succulent mix of swaggered electronica and suave EDM with steady beats in the form of their new album titled 'Street Light Interference'. With the added sprinklings of various remixes...
The Test Drive: Dragon Welding – These Are Dangerous Times
Social commentary as an art form, at times, can mean that the message is lost within the art. Not so with Dragon Welding's new album titled 'These Are Dangerous Times'. The title says it...
The Test Drive: Def Robot – Makers of Mountains
Def Robot's latest outing titled 'Makers of Mountains' was a complete surprise for me, musically speaking. I say this because there is always something unexpected within the songs. At times they sound like different...
The Test Drive: The Black Watch – Magic Johnson
The Black Watch is back, baby! And back with a vengeance in the form of their new album titled 'Magic Johnson'. John Andrew Fredrick, the man behind the music, has always impressed me with...
The Test Drive: Cherokee – Californism
Cherokee packs in the smooth grooves and the hooks galore with a playfully soulful set of tracks in his new EP titled 'Californism'. Packed with collaborations with the likes of Knight One, Goto, and...
The Test Drive: The Ocean Blue – Kings and Queens / Knaves and Thieves
One of the original pioneers of the #indie scene, The Ocean Blue, releases their first new album in over half a decade with their latest outing titled 'Kings and Queens / Knaves and Thieves'...
The Test Drive: Beauty in Chaos – Beauty Re-Envisioned
Just when you thought perfection was perfect, along comes improvement. That is, to me, the best way to describe Michael Ciravolo's, a.k.a. Beauty in Chaos' new remix album titled 'Beauty Re-Envisioned’. Featuring multiple different...
The Test Drive: Jessa Black – Meet Me on the West Coast
Jessa Black combines a unique blend of soul, dance, EDM, and sultry vocals into three well-honed and enticing tracks collectively known as her new EP titled 'Meet Me on the West Coast'. Jessa impresses...
The Test Drive: NGUVU – Julie
NGUVU deliver that perfect blend of rock and soul among many other genres that showcase their collective talent in their new EP titled 'Julie', out July 19th. Each song blends different styles and time...
The Test Drive: Alejandra O’Leary – Everest
Alejandra O’Leary really shines on her new album titled 'Everest'. The title is appropriate as each track aims high in creativity and diversity in each their own way. Having handpicked musicians and allowed to...
The Test Drive: Thoughts – The Last Summer
Keep in mind when you listen to 'The Last Summer', the new album from Florida's own Thoughts that, not only is the band young, but each member is young as well. You would never...
The Test Drive: Paul Den Heyer – Everything So Far
Paul Den Heyer delivers a set of strong alt-pop dreamy songs in the form of his new album titled 'Everything So Far'. Each track is an independent stamp on the face of the new...
The Test Drive: RMFTM – Bliss
Space-Rock reaches new levels in the stratosphere with RMFTM's (Radar Men From The Moon) new three track EP titled 'Bliss'. The band journeys into the realm of ambiance with subtle gestures of noise-rock thrown...
The Test Drive: Adam Fligsten – Bloodier
Adam Fligsten is a musician that makes you think as well as feel. And that is at the heart of music. All music. So to hear such a cinematic scope within the confines of...
The Test Drive: Steve Marino – Fluff
As a midwesterner myself (a Hoosier, to be precise), I love it when a fellow Hoosier hits a home run with their music. And this is more than a home rune. I'm talking about...
The Test Drive: Para Lia – Hawk Hill
Para Lia are set to release their new EP titled 'Hawk Hill' on June 14th. Each track, simply put, is a well thought out yet spontaneous mix of grit and pop in all the...