Genres

Read on to find out why I enjoyed GeoVoc’s "Behind Closed Doors" album's emotion, warmth and genuine expression.

Read on to find out more about The Subtheory's complex, layered use of synths to create intriguing soundscapes on their "Impact" EP.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the cinematic vocal and synth journey that Connör's album "Out of Traumaville" delivers.

1988's "Ram It Down" seems to have been forgotten by all but the most diehard Judas Priest fans.

Read on to find out why I was drawn to the mixture of strong vocals, funky feeling and fun lyrics on Swayze's album "The Beginning."

Savatage's second major label release, 1986's "Fight for the Rock," was an ill-advised commercial disaster that almost destroyed the band.

"Born To Fly" is the first new studio album from San Francisco glam rockers Jetboy since 1990.

"Even The Devil Believes" is the 13th studio album from Christian rock stalwarts Stryper, released in 2020.

Read on to find out why I was compelled by the mixture of intricate synth-shredding solos that fly through the tracks, oscillating pulsations of bass and the full sounding drums that throb through the music.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the sonic imagery created by SoundEngine on his ""Squalor City Part II: The Underbelly" album.

Read on to find out more about the complex, layered and nuanced interlinking of synth sounds that Europaweite Aussichten creates on "The Night Is Revolution."

Judas Priest's "Demolition," released in 2001, was the second (and final) studio album to feature replacement vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens.

Read on to find out why I'm drawn to the mixture of expressive lyrics, strong vocals and muscality on Von Kaiser's "Echos" EP.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the depth of emotional expression on The Last Years Future Ghosts EP.

Read on to find out why I like the combination of funky, groovy synth-based music with Beckett's smooth vocals.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the warm summer vibes and slightly melancholy feeling of "Promenade Promises" by Dark Side of Synth.

Read on to find out why I found the unique sonic textures, moods and patterns on “Myopic” quite intriguing.

Some of the most beloved songs have been covered by a variety of artists over the years. We look at the tune, "Wind Beneath My Wings" first recorded by Roger Whittaker then rank 14 contenders. Who do you prefer?

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the uplifting, shimmering and melodic synth-pop of Positronic on his New Life album.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed "Orbital" and its evocation of tense, desolate images.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the fun, funky energy of B.L.T.N.

Read on to find out why I gained a lot of respect for the uncompromising nature of the music on DFANIKS' "Centipede" EP.

Read on to find out why I was drawn to the layered, interlocking nature of the music on "Night Limbo."

German thrash metallers TANKARD celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2007 with "Best Case Scenario: 25 Years In Beers," a compilation of their greatest hits.

"Behind Enemy Lines" was the first (and only) studio album by the Christian heavy metal band Recon, released in 1990.

Read on to find out why I enjoy the complex interlacing of synth sounds on Hunter Complex's "Rain in Europe" EP.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the sonic contrasts, interesting lyrics and shredding guitar on Sonic Gap's latest album release.

In 1997, Paul McCartney released "Flaming Pie," his first album following the success of "The Beatles Anthology." In 2020, "Flaming Pie" was re-released in a new box set. Marshall Fish takes a listen.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed Miss A Beat's mixture of ghostly synths, strong lyrics and Andy Mort's unique voice.

"Demency Overdose" is the 2019 debut album by Mexican thrash metal band called Maddox.

Read on to find out why I felt KVLT established a powerful sense of shadow and danger in the music of LordNikon.

Read on to find out why I was engaged by the unique atmosphere and musical expression on Gribbles EP "Requiem."

Read on to find out why I was drawn to the way "A Road Only We Know" moves through many different moods and musical feelings.

"Tomb of the Mutilated" is the 1992 studio album by extreme death metal band Cannibal Corpse. It is considered by some to be the best album in the Chris Barnes era.

Nostalgia aside, these are 15 emo albums from the mid 2000s that I truly believe have stood the test of time.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the combo of synthy energy, great lyrics and catchy melody on Endless.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the rich, layered and emotive music along with the guitar playing on Z is for Zebra by ZALATAN.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the way in which Vellúa fused a diversity of musical instruments and styles from around the world into a rich sonic tapestry on Ancient Echo.

For years, the Appalachian region has been a creative reservoir for many types of music. This is especially true for C & W songwriters, who have chosen to leave their mountain homes to find success in Nashville, both at the Grand Ole Opry and the many recording labels that flourish in Music City.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the combination of strong lyrics, great singing, guitar slinging and some New Wave sensibilities on Strike Eagle's EP Inverted.

This article includes the most popular and most famous female Korean solo artists.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the contrasts of light and shadow on The Institute 91's album Percipience.

Read on to find out why I found Nundale's "Staircases A" a challenging, interesting listening experience.

Shoegaze can all at once be an exciting, terrifying, and cathartic music genre, so join me in what I feel like are the top 10 albums of the genre.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed the feelings of easy warmth, sense of flowing open space and guitar work on "Only the Light Will Falter."

Read on to find out what I liked about the characterful, playful character of Zitilites' album "Switch On The Gadget!"

Read on to find out why I enjoy the combination of Mark Bebb's strong voice and lyrics with darwinmcd's drifting synths and powerful rhythms.

Read on to find out why I enjoyed Narrow Escapism's combination of dark atmospherics with some interesting remixed takes on Leifendeth's music.

Read on to find out more about this atmospheric, sometimes poppy (in a good way) and sometimes ambient EP by Phoenix-Flare with strong vocal work and well-thought out vocal melodies.