William Russell Wallace‘s Confidence Man is an upbeat record that fuses together elements of Bruce Springsteen, Lloyd Cole and The Rolling Stones. The latter band is the most noticeable influence but it all makes for a heady mix of joyful celebration.
A change in perspective can paint a picture in a whole new light. Austin, TX trio Under the Rug took this idea to heart when creating their stunning LP, Dear Adeline, a ten-track collection of emotive, dynamic indie rock that chronicles grief, tumult, and healing after the loss of a loved one and simultaneous dissolution of a romantic relationship. READ MORE…
When one thinks of horror movies, there are a few things that immediately come to mind — vampires, ghosts, knives, and blood-curdling screams. But for Brian Michael Henry, the genre carries with it a powerful romance, an outsider’s perspective on love and a profound sense of longing. READ MORE…
On his new single “Mercury / Orgullosamente,” producer, multi-instrumentalist, and spoken-word artist Farees reaffirms his pride in his Tuareg heritage. Taken from his upcoming album Galactic Africa—out June 3 via Rez’Arts Prod—it pushes back on neo-colonialism in energetic Afrobeat fashion. “Everybody wanna dance like Africans / Be tough, be cool like Africans,” he chants. “Tryna look like Africans, talk like Africans, walk like Africans / But you’ll never be real like Africans / Now hit the drum like Africans.”
Darkly comic yet also signaling towards disturbing, Austin indie rock band Under the Rug’s new single and music video for “Go To Sleep” builds like a rousing, emotional ballad. Part of their upcoming album Dear Adeline, “Go To Sleep” particularly deals with the struggle of insomnia. READ MORE…
This is my first encounter with the music of William Russell Wallace. He had a previously well received album DIRTY SOUL, but on the evidence here this new release is every bit as good. Although Americana seems to come up in media mentions, to my mind it is a little more on the roots/rock side of things – a little more Tav Falco than full on Tom Petty to these ears (though the latter was undoubtably an influence).