review
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In conversation with Kevin Blackwell of Sassparilla: ‘Honey, I’m Using Again’ is a confession and a prayer
Americana/punk band, Sassparilla, returns with their eighth record, Honey, I’m Using Again, on February 20, 2026. The Portland, Oregon, and Golden, Colorado, based bandmates Kevin Blackwell, Doug Ebert, and Dan Power worked together on the project, recording the entire album from Blackwell’s basement. Sassparilla quickly made their mark on the Portland music scene, bound by…
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REVIEW – Yubiori returns angrier than ever on sophomore album
Yubiori2 is an extension of everything Japanese rock band Yubiori delivered on their debut album yubiori, only bigger. The music is louder, the horns are in your face, and lead singer Yoshiaki Tamura has made it a point to make sure his voice is front and center within the mix. As strange as it may…
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In conversation with Peter Sun: finding inspiration in life and the land around us
There’s something unmistakably John Denver about Peter Sun. Between his sound, look, and even his natural facial features, Sun’s artistry is deeply inspired by Denver’s music and his love for the countryside. “I always appreciated how he had a unique sound to his voice,” Sun said. “Growing up, I had, and still do, a kind…
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REVIEW – Geese might be ‘Getting Killed’ by the modern era, but they’re thriving in chaos
Geese is comfortable with chaos, but on Getting Killed, they learn to embrace it to the max. The Brooklyn band’s fourth studio album stands out among their previous releases, catapulting the group into mainstream spotlight. Geese may be rising to fame, but their lyrics and musical instincts remain rooted in that same gritty unpredictability that…
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REVIEW – Peter McPoland’s ‘Big Lucky’ lands as a big letdown
Peter McPoland’s sophomore album, Big Lucky, returns to his roots of independently produced tracks, a breath of fresh air after his dance-inducing, synth-loaded debut, Piggy. Big Lucky, however, is less a nostalgic throwback than it is a step in the wrong direction. Released on Sept. 26, Big Lucky starts off strong with a guitar-led, 30-second…
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In conversation with Eerie Please: the soundtrack of your memories
At six years old, Eerie Please took the first steps in her music career when she first head Blink-182, whose instrumentals inspired her to play guitar. Subsequently, she was given an acoustic by her grandfather and started taking courses. Eerie’s music style has evolved throughout the years, spanning different genres like American pop punk and emo. Eventually, she began listening to more classical songs,…
