I’m not sure sometimes what it is about a band that makes you want to hear everything they’ve ever written. In this case, I wanted in particular to see more of their videos – there seems to be a genuine, effortless passion to their performance. It seems real, intriguing, and a little intimidating. What is … Continued
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An overcast, dreary, very British Tuesday; a good day to talk about an exciting alternative band from Sydney, Australia. The Sunpilots. We’re absolutely loving this sound. They’re kind of fusing the whole alternative rock thing, (think Incubus, Queens of the Stone Age, System of a Down) with an almost Kate Bush kind of artistry. Lyrically, melodically, … Continued
One of the most exciting new bands of recent years – Half Moon Run have gone from the mass sharing of their acoustic videos, to global alternative superstars. It all started with Full Circle, followed by a series of phenomenal live performances; their passion and chemistry on stage is unparalleled, not to mention that each … Continued
Sometimes we lead our articles with opinions here at Stereo Stickman. Other times, we lead purely with fact. The following will be absolute, undeniable fact. Will and the People have never let us down. Each track or video they release is every bit as good as we’d hoped. Every gig is exciting, fun, and flawless. Every time … Continued
I haven’t been excited about a heavier sounding band since I scratched up all of my Papa Roach, Puddle of Mudd, Seether, and Audioslave CD’s in a low quality car system five years ago. What a poor sentence to open with, way too lengthy, I apologize. Anyway, five years is a long time to be without a … Continued
The first I heard of them was a straight up introduction to a live show at The Troubadour, London. They were as brilliant then as they are in studio form. ‘Wake in Fright’ sounds the same live as it is below, except for one important detail; at the live show, you get to witness the relentless raw energy … Continued
Keep sifting through the mediocre and, as with anything in life, hard work pays off; don’t give up and you’ll find what you were looking for. A breath of fresh alternative air was found in Black Honey. Great songs – well written, relevant songs. A tight and talented band, a superb and natural front woman with … Continued
These guys grabbed my attention within seconds. No explanation necessary. Exciting, new, only vaguely reminiscent of The Gossip, purely because of the lead vocal, and the fact that I read it some before I listened to them – damn media influence. (Although, is that why I listened?) Now is not the time for universe contemplation. This is … Continued
If you aren’t already familiar with them, allow me to introduce you – Alvvays are a Canadian indie-pop-rock band started by close friends Molly Rankin, Kerri MacLellan, and Alec O’Hanley. Influenced by all things indie (and a hint of Celine Dion, rumour has it) the band make melodically delightful and joyfully harmonious indie pop rock … Continued
It’s a dozen different situations, and you’re putting on the album ‘Ten’, and you know Eddie will deliver the right words, in the right way, to remind you just how futile your worries have been. It’s the real world put in the right perspective. There’s beauty when he sings; an unfiltered honesty that steals your attention … Continued
A real musician. A master of his art. The entire vibe of this album will set you up in a perfect mood for the rest of your night.
Heymoonshaker – a name you won’t forget in a hurry. An unexpected, entirely unique fusion of two completely different art forms – beatboxing, and raspy, raw, blues music. Heymoonshaker are Andy Balcon and Dave Crowe, each a musician in their own right, but as a duo – the pair form an unstoppable force that is … Continued