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“Alright now wasn’t that fun, let’s try something else” Nu metal, the much lampooned, derided, underrated and mocked medium that developed and formulated through the late 80’s and 90’s, hit its stride in the year 2000. Sure, there were predecessors that led the way and influenced those that were to follow. Rick Rubin pioneered the... Continue Reading →
A quietly melodic Spanish guitar plays out a nice little tune, nothing too special, nice, sedate and calming. Then in a mere 38 seconds, the world comes crashing down into a fiery world of guitars, drums, noise and the cacophony of thrash. It’s track one, side one of Master of Puppets. Battery. Metallica. The old... Continue Reading →
Who cares about awards? You make the list of nominations and the whole media circus starts. Interviews, junkets, parties, exposure, fame. Making it onto playlists on streaming platforms, more views, more plays, more sales of the album or single you’ve been nominated for. A happier record company and manager, a reason to pat yourself on... Continue Reading →
'The Upsides' is an album born of loneliness, anxiety and ultimately vocalist Dan Campbell and the Wonder Years' collective experiences as a young touring band. The themes and lyrics capture that desperate and fleeting part of your formative years where the path laid before you is fraught with insecurity, hopelessness and ultimately a creeping sense... Continue Reading →
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