The Howling Tides are a four piece hard rock band from the U.K. I first became aware of them when I saw their video for “Crack My Soul”, the first single off their new E.P. appropriately called The Howling Tides. The music is raw and the tunes are kicking. I gave them a mention in my Social Media section under Twitter Finds Vol. 7. After listening to the E.P. numerous times I became a huge […]
HOUSE OF LORDS / KING KUEL
It’s not often that a local Connecticut venue has the honor of welcoming royalty. This past weekend Bleachers in Bristol hosted an amazing bill of House of Lords and King Kuel. King Kuel, an upcoming Ct. hard rock band, opened with “Round And Round” from their E.P. The Kings Jewels on Awake Records. From the first note the audience was totally engaged. King Kuel are consument showmen. Their live show is electric. Lead vocalist […]
THE VERGE
ARKELLS-Hamilton Ontario-Multiple Juno award-winning band with a huge indie/rock sound. Their fifth album, Rally Cry, drops this month. THE BLUE STONES-Windsor Ontario-Harder edged indie with a blues tinge. Think Black Keys merged with Highly Suspect. You should check out their new release, Black Holes. HALF MOON RUN-Montreal Quebec-This four piece alt rockers have warm and reflective songs. Their tunes are both ethereal and brooding. Wonderful harmonies. RURAL ALBERTA ADVANTAGE-Toronto Ontario-Atmospheric rustic rockers with organically wistful […]