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Dead Of Night: Boston-based rockers Canyons and Locusts shows us inside the Night of the Locust

Posted on 4 September 2022
Roll The Dice by Canyons and Locusts

Steaming through the airwaves with a high-speed release from their recent 10-track album Roll The Dice, Canyons and Locusts return with a raw display to mosh with all evening on their latest single Night of the Locust.

Canyons and Locusts are a Boston, Massachusetts-based alternative noise-rock duo who seem to have rocket fuel simmering inside their veins.

”Their recording process took formative conversations between two cities to one studio in Boston where they dug in, found the essence of each song, and then brought it loudly to life.” ~ Canyons and Locusts

Brimming with a confident edge to tell your mates about, Canyons and Locusts are in formidable form and shake our souls awake with an authoritative performance that is quite superb and rather menacing at times.

Night of the Locust from Boston, Massachusetts-based alternative noise-rock duo Canyons and Locusts is a supreme production that is filled with intensity, a real drive, and a hugely desirable output. They are an electric outfit and show us that underground music is certainly where it’s at on this dynamic release. Laced with an ear-tingling vocal effort to turn your head and a delightful energy, this is a track to get excited about.

You will want to turn this one on loud. Neighbors beware.

Listen up to this vibrant tune on Bandcamp and see more via the IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Slick Like An Arriviste: Boston rockers Viruette drives us into the little life lost on debut single Viruette

Posted on 3 September 2022

Guiding us through this soul-sucking world that can force your sweet heart to mumble in pain, Viruette impresses on their debut release that might have you clicking repeat on Viruette.

Viruette is a powerful 3-piece Boston, Massachusetts-based indie Anglo-American bro rock band who recently all met on Craigslist.

”It’s a story about the loss of youth and how the passage of time coarsens us and makes us ugly.” ~ Harry from Viruette giving us further insight into the vision of this fine track

Bringing us into a place in time that could have scars attached which could be painful to picture again, Viruette are the new kids on the block that everyone should take a listen to. Their sound is made for massive festivals and sold-out arenas, that are packed with energetic rock fans who just want to find new heros to believe in.

Viruette from 3-piece Boston, Massachusetts-based Anglo-American bro rock band Viruette is a rip-roaring display of irresistible vitality that shall get you jumping up and down like it was your birthday. They have a tight bond and show us their electric combination, which is a rather splendid listen. Soaring with passion and intricate lyrics, that might stop and make you think about time and what it actually does to our souls.

Sometimes you just need to look back and wonder if you have actually taken the right path in this game called life.

Turn the fellas up on Spotify and see where they head to next on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Back When: Monica Whitlock misses that sweet romance on JACK+ROSE

Posted on 22 August 2022

Helping us all to release and decompress from this traumatic world, Monica Whitlock never wanted to be rescued as she intensely feels that tragic ending that has her heart rather sad on the spellbindingly brilliant JACK+ROSE.

Monica Whitlock is a 25-year-old Boston, USA-based queer, black, autistic singer-songwriter who makes music that is deep in meaning and true in substance.

”Her music focuses on finding and using her voice to express her experiences with healing from mental health challenges, racism and the impact of rape culture.” ~ Monica Whitlock

Wishing that her body could swim farther out into those chilly waters, to be together again, Monica Whitlock sends us one of the most memorable songs so far this year. There is a vocal excellence on offer which might stretch your spine back into place, into that about-to-catch-you moment all the way to the ending.

JACK+ROSE from Boston, USA-based indie alternative singer-songwriter Monica Whitlock is a Titanic-fueled single made of the highest quality. That I-will-follow-you to that twin bed that always felt so special aura is such a treasure to hear warmly remembered into that moment when it all froze up. Too quickly. Everything changed. Forever.

Sometimes the ending isn’t what you wanted.

Listen up on Spotify and see more via the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The Viennese School spins a histrionic tale in his roots revivalist triumph, Dr. Irving

Posted on 24 July 2022

There is your average indie rock nostalgic peddler, and then there’s the Boston-based originator, The Viennese School, with their hauntingly archaic reinventions of American roots, folk, and gospel.

Their self-titled debut LP, featuring the standout single, Dr. Irving, tells the parallel stories of an army doctor, their brother soldier and the demise of a student found beneath a frozen river. You’re pulled into the narrative as much as the Avant Garde soundscape, featuring spacey psychedelic synthetics, old-school crooned vocals, blues rock solos and almost pornographically warm saturated analog tones.

Something is evidently in the Bostonian water if it bred The Viennese School as well as Amanda Palmer, who runs in the same histrionic direction as the artful innovator. What Ryan Murphy is to the small screen, The Viennese School evidently is to the airwaves. We’re officially obsessed.

Dr. Irving is now available to stream on Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

laceleaf slows everything down to satisfying levels of common sense on ‘Stay’

Posted on 3 June 2022

Released from LA/NYC indie label I’m Into Life Records, laceleaf is in enticing form with a single from their 10-track debut full album ‘Richie‘ with a song that will appease the heart called, ‘Stay‘.

laceleaf is a Boston, Massachusetts-born, Los Angeles, California-based indie alternative pop duo who performs a nostalgic sound that has you visualizing about a different time altogether.

”While frequenting the Allston DIY scene, Adam and Ethan moved into an apartment of their own where they began making music of their own- a mellow fusion of pop melodies from the early 2000s’ juxtaposed with the patience of 90s’ slowcore.” ~ laceleaf

Dailing down the excess of extra thoughts that make planning life so hard to stomach when your belly is so anxious, laceleaf leads us down the cosy path that might set you free from any stress that is so unnecessary for your precious soul.

‘Stay‘ from Boston, Massachusetts-born Los Angeles, California-based indie alternative pop duo laceleaf is a glorious love letter that simmers down the mad rush of life to a tranquil splash into the river. The vocals are so mellow and seem to brush off the heavy thoughts that certainly need to be less, with such an expert style that you might need to listen twice. Constructed with a supremely likeable production to cuddle with, this is a single to remember affectionately for its peaceful message of unity with your chosen partner.

Listen up to this new creation on Spotify and see the moves made on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Romanus doesn’t feel that important love from anyone currently on his emotional new visual, ‘I Need to Be Less Angry’

Posted on 19 May 2022

Comprehending that he needs to be more of a happy person who gazes innocently at rainbows daily rather than those moody thunderstorms, Romanus sends out one of the most candid singles you are likely to hear this year with his latest release, ‘I Need to Be Less Angry‘.

Romanus is a Boston, USA-based indie alternative singer-songwriter, fiction writer and music producer who makes the kind of music that forces you to think deeper than before you clicked play.

”He makes music that sounds like Phoebe Bridgers got hit by a car driven by Radiohead.” ~ Romanus

Taking us into a startling perspective that has us wondering if we will ever return to a normal state of affairs again, Romanus drops a track that shows us what he is dealing with right now as his spirit feels so flat like a deflated basketball.

‘I Need to Be Less Angry‘ from the multi-talented Boston, USA-based indie alternative singer-songwriter and music producer Romanus is a mentally worrying single that should strike the fear right into our awestruck souls. With the world appearing to crumble and riots forming on the streets outside, this is a track that is rather reflective of current climates.

Lack of genuine love seems to be spreading like wildfire as our pandemic-fueled bodies hide away in fear, rather than joining up and holding a warm embrace to help our hearts heal again. Life without love is a sad world after all.

See the new visuals on YouTube and find out more via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Boston-based songstress Elisabeth Waters knows that the tears can’t continue on, ‘No Good for You’

Posted on 10 May 2022

Knowing that she needs to reflect as her recent behaviour isn’t befitting the nature that she is deep inside her creative essence, Elisabeth Waters sings with a real insight into a situation that has spiralled way out of control with, ‘No Good for You‘.

Elisabeth Waters is a Boston, Massachusetts-based indie RnB/jazz solo singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and rollerblading enthusiast.

”Since she was very young she sang and played instruments, including piano, flute, clarinet, and guitar, and wrote her first songs by the time she was 8 years old.” ~ Elisabeth Waters

Eloquently adjusting our mindsets to what it’s actually like to be in a toxic relationship that has taken to shark-bitten moody waters of no return, Elisabeth Waters reminds us that it’s okay to be totally frank with the world no matter what the consequences.

”She attended Berklee College of Music and graduated with a degree in Jazz Composition.” ~ Elisabeth Waters

‘No Good for You‘ from Boston, Massachusetts-based indie RnB/jazz solo artist Elisabeth Waters is one of those singles that will undoubtedly shake your stomach and get you thinking extra to find out quickly, if you are with the right human or not. This is the refreshingly honest story of admitting that you could be better, albeit feeling like the games thrown your way unnecessarily didn’t help the situation at all.

Sung with a glorious presence by a skilled singer-songwriter who only seems to get better like fine wine, you shall be thinking a bit more than usual after sipping on this new track.

Listen up to this new single on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Louie Bello gets a bit rowdy as he cashes that cheque on ‘Ain’t Tryna Be a Cowboy’

Posted on 22 April 2022

With his likeable blend of singing and rapping combined to create something that is truly his own original work, Louie Bello turns up the volume and rolls down the street with the speakers on loud as he ignores the fake noise on ‘Ain’t Tryna Be a Cowboy‘.

Louie Bello is a USA-based indie country/RnB singer-songwriter who performs with a real entertainer’s mindset flowing from his whole soul.

”Louie’s vocal chops grew from as an American a story as one could imagine: as though he were born of Doo-Wop, an adolescent Louie sang harmonies with friends on Boston street corners.” ~ Louie Bello

Louie Bello tears the roof off its foundations with a rip-roaring display on his latest single that is all about keeping it real on ‘Ain’t Tryna Be a Cowboy‘.

”Louie has taken the stage at many national music festivals such as Milwaukie Mile of Music Fest, Boston Fest, Red Gorilla Festival, SXSW and has recently opened for Country stars Tyler Farr and Eric Paslay.” ~ Louie Bello

‘Ain’t Tryna Be a Cowboy‘ from USA-based indie country/RnB singer-songwriter Louie Bello is a feet tappin’ single that will have you finding your dance partner and getting all close to keep the night alive and spark-filled. Sending our minds to a happy place that shall get you moving and grooving as you shake off those cobwebs, this is the kind of song that shall alter your mood like all good releases do, to bring you to a confident platform that shows you the right mindset to succeed.

Hear this catchy new single on Spotify and see more via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Promising Boston-based singer-songwriter Alexa Cabral wonders if she is reaching expectations on her excellent new single, ‘Need to Know’

Posted on 19 April 2022

Pondering deeply if she is actually fit for this and actually trying the best she can possibly muster up despite the self-doubt raging in her veins, Alexa Cabral sends a vital message from a maturing young woman who is finding out more about herself each day on, ‘Need to Know‘.

Alexa Cabral is a 16-year-old indie-soul/pop singer-songwriter who is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and sings with a stunningly tremendous ear-tingling tone.

”She thrives on live shows and has been performing since she was a young teen, participating in the All You Got Tour and Performers on the Go events.” ~ Alexa Cabral

With her scintillating vocals that shall have you feeling like you have just heard someone rather special, Alexa Cabral is a marvellously talented artist who soars so high here as she searches for that happy balance in her life. With lyrics about wondering if she belongs and not wanting to let anyone down – this is an important transmission for all the teens out there who are a bit anxious – with all the plastic fakeness on social media that can make you feel so average when you actually do belong after all.

‘Need to Know‘ from Boston, Massachusetts Alexa Cabral is an emotional plea to be given space to map out her own path. Sung with a glorious vocal ability that sends your throbbing heart into overdrive, this is a dynamic single that so many will definitely relate to. The world is full of unreal expectations that can drown you like you are underwater with no light, as you swim frantically to survive instead of enjoying the natural voyage to your happy place.

This is a wonderfully natural vocalist who glides so brilliantly, to bring the world an important single to truly embrace. Everyone’s journey is different after all.

Listen to this new single on Spotify and check out her IG page for more news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Boston duo Falls So Fast reminds us that life is a lot shorter than first envisaged with ‘Your Life Is’

Posted on 12 April 2022

Taken from their 11-track album called ‘Calm‘ that has recently been released on the 25th of February, Falls So Fast slows down our busy minds with a top showing that shall have you thinking about your journey on ‘Your Life Is‘.

Falls So Fast is a Boston, Massachusetts-based indie rock singer-songwriter duo who loves to collab with other others and bring a sense of understanding into a rather resentful world.

”A collaboration by guitarist Alec Francesconi and singer and guitarist Todd Stephany. Together, they write and arrange original tunes, then contact their network of pro musicians from the Boston area and beyond to perform and record with them.” ~ Falls So Fast

Showing us their life experience that has brought them into this self-enlightened state of knowledge for the spirit that needs to be heard, Falls So Fast are the type of duo that you want to be mates with and share a laugh after the gig. They are totally in tune with the world and are on maximum form here, with a super single that shall bring so much inspiration to those sleepy slumbering souls.

‘Your Life Is‘ from the Boston, Massachusetts-based indie rock duo Falls So Fast, is one of those mellow tunes made by two understated artists who seem to love what they do. This is the message of taking your life to a new level if you haven’t already as living with regrets about what you could have done, will only cause you to be bitter.

Listen up to this reflective gem on Spotify and see more on Facebook.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen