REVIEWS

“The Fourth Messenger” is the soundtrack of a new musical with book and lyrics by Tanya Shaffer and music and […]

The Soundcloud write-up for this song is actually pretty interesting when you break it all down. The first thing you

San Francisco’s J Burn has one of those off-kilter combinations of Americana/Folk/Indie/Country/Rock that’s bound to throw you a little even

Bad Mary are a four-piece punk rock band hailing from Long Island, New York. Starting out as a covers band,

As I’ve often mentioned here at sleepingbag – it’s always interesting to see & hear what people find themselves compelled

Miracle is a testament to the human spirit. Andy Evans adheres to a glistening version of pop. Every sound feels

You wouldn’t have even believed the look on my face in realizing that in this ONE day, Christmas has been

Credit to this band…when I started up the Killing Dinosaurs EP by Bad Mary my first thoughts of comparison drifted

Dream Aria’s “Fallen Angel” radiates an intense power. The sounds is a hybrid of classical and metal, intermingling to create

Big riffs and distant-drums echo throughout the first tune on the two-song EP from L.A.’s rock-band Chainflower, “Lewd Blues.” With

Jazz fusion, the marriage of jazz with popular song structures like those found in rock music, has fallen into mainstream

“I Can’t Let Go” is a downright incredible piece of 70s British punk, nicely situated amongst the best of the

Trinadora’s “Sounds” is a rollicking good time. Lyrically the songs celebrate the beauty of the world from the grandeur of

Full of elastic sunny grooves and hopeful lyricism, Kung Fu Jesus’s “Celestial Gold” is an album of unbridled joy. The

It is truly not all that often that I hear rap that pulls me in close to listen like this

Taunton, Massachusetts native Sarah Borges has been one of the indie music scene’s best kept secrets for a number of

“You (Just) Don’t Have It” possesses a sense of fun. With an infectious beat propelling the song forward, Sarantos displays

Lozk’s “Meaningless Words” positively teem with life. Reminiscent of Future Sound of London’s “Lifeforms” Lozk is able to create active

Growing old with rock and roll has its surprises. It’s easy to forget why you care or lose hope after

Ok ok Rimi Basu…I see how you wanna play this out now that I’ve heard the whole EP, The Unveiling;

Natalie Jean’s “Lecons D’Amour” is a force of nature. With her commanding voice front and center, everything else is merely

BeX brings the funk on “Good For Nothin”. With passionate vocals paired with a hot rhythm everything simply works. Absolutely

I was a massive fan of this band’s name until the moment I tried to search for any information related

Growing old with rock and roll has its surprises. It’s easy to forget why you care or lose hope after

The Bongo Boy Rock ‘N Roll TV Show presents “Indie Music Videos from Around the World.” Episode 1062, “We Bring

Robot Garden takes indie rock and makes it visceral. The adrenaline that pulses throughout the album comes from the careful

Rhawn B’s “Expensive Ignorance” lives in the shadows. Throughout the songs there’s a sense of darkness that pervades. Lyrically the

“The Memories Of God” is a reverent, inviting piece. Lyrics serve as the focus of the work as Rev Peter

Inches from Sin’s Bridgewater Triangle is a fiery funk-fueled frenzy. With the right mix of playful synthesizers, drum machines, and

I’m a firm believer that our world turns because of melodies and moments like this one from Garth Adam. With

By looking backwards into the past, Tyler Edwards comes up with a fresh sound. Make no mistake, a lot of

Energetic electro-experience from Van Norden with the brand-new single “Love At First Sight,” a song so bright, addictive and full

Will Carpenter and Daniel Hange…let me just tell ya guys…you are DANGEROUS! I feel like each of these songs were

“My Old Stompin’ Ground” has a rustic charm to it. Uncle Tadashi & Da Boyz opt for a full clear

Armed with a whole crew of talented musicians to bring his songs to life, solo-artist Nick Peay has released the

You can usually tell a lot about a band by their opening track on a record. Well, the three piece

Midwestern born singer/songwriter Chris Sabatino traveled a circuitous route to get here. Following his college graduation, Sabatino initially pursued a

Wait a minute here…northern British Columbia? Like…as in our own backyard? NICE. It’s even better when you find a band

Luke Underhill’s Atlas Unplugged is straight from the heart. From the careful arrangements to the resonant sound, everything simply works.

“Surgery” paints the portrait of ultimate vulnerability. With a unique mixture of early 90s grunge paired with symphonic gestures the