After two lo-fi Eps Chicago rockers “Nora Marks” have release their first professional full length “Opt Out” but does the album still capture their energetic Diy roots or has the band evolved to something new? On “Opt Out” the band takes on the increasing digitalization of our world and the toll it can take on … Continue reading Rickkert Reviews- Nora Marks – Opt Out
“Hey,Ily” takes 8-bit sounds, Nintendocore, Emo, Powerpop and shoegaze into a blender to create their music. With synths and 8-bit sounds gaining a steady foothold in today’s music’s the question is how does “Hey, Ily” stand out with their take? Opening song “DigitalLung.exe” kicks of with summery vibes but also bittersweet melodies. Digitized vocals show … Continue reading Rickkert Reviews: Hey, Ily – Internet Breath
Freshly picked releases are here once again. Let’s take a look. Just Kidding – Waterparks Opening with some sultry beats that go throughout the song, the songs focuses on Awsten his vocals and lyrical content. The dreamy flow pulls you into the song and the song seems to be over before you know it. … Continue reading Release Radar #59
My introduction to Holding Absence was seeing them as the opening act for another band a couple of years ago. Since then, I have kept tabs on them, but they did fade to the background for my, but I must say that “The Greatest Mistake of My Life” did put them back on my radar … Continue reading Rickkert Reviews: Holding Absence- The Greatest Mistake of My Life
After, their success with “Courage My Love” the Arn-Horn Sister started a new project with which they recently released their first Ep. I Ask, Which sound are they going for with this new project. On “Year of the Rat” the sisters take on a slew of subjects revolving around their own experiences with Sexism, Misogyny, … Continue reading Rickkert Reviews: Softcult- Year Of The Rat
It’s time for a new one-off, this time I discuss my thoughts on Falcon And The Winter Soldier contrary to Wandavision this show was on my list of Disney plus shows I looked forward to and that means that we can see if it delivers on its promise, so let’s get to it. The legacy … Continue reading Thoughts on The Falcon And The Winter Soldier.
I got 5 new release lined up for you once again. Let’s dive in. You’d Be Paranoid too (If Everyone Was Out To Get You) – Waterparks You’d Be Paranoid too (If Everyone Was Out To Get You) – Waterparks Starting of with slow strumming guitar and loud vocals by Awsten, the song quickly introduces … Continue reading Release Radar #57
Because the last Wednesday of this month is around Kingsday again, it’s time for another Kingsday edition filled with Dutch bands. Let’s get into it. Coral Springs Coral Springs (photo by MDJ Photography) Coral Springs is a pop punk four-piece formed in 2011. The band currently consists of vocalist Jo Bouwmeester , guitarist Timon Hannaart, … Continue reading 5 Bands I Think You Should Check Out: April 2021 (Kingsday Special)
At the start of this month, Pinkshift released their debut Ep Saccharine. Prior to the release their singles became quick favorites with the scene and the pure energy they put in their songs makes them one of the most vital new punk bands, but does the band deliver on the expectations set out for them. … Continue reading Rickkert Reviews: Pinkshift-Saccharine
I picked some fresh releases again, let’s get right into it. He Said She Said – CHVRCHES Opening with bright synths and rhythmic the song quickly adds Lauren’s sweet vocals to the mix, and louder pounding drums, slowly flowing into the chorus. Going from the louder chorus the song takes it slower again to introduce … Continue reading Release Radar #56
