Killer Klassix: Transit – “Joyride”
Transit’s farewell was a testament to pop punk’s modern DIY culture, noting that as long as the band remained true to who they are, they did not need to sacrifice their art in an attempt to “make it.”
In The Pit: Outline In Color
Outline in Color played at the W.C. Social Club on April 29. Accompanied by The Skies are Shifting, Careless Sanctions, Discrepancies and VRSTY, the evening was heart-racingly fun.
Killer Klassix: ALVVAYS – “ALVVAYS”
ALVVAYS solidifies a strong introduction capitalizing on modernizing classic sounds and pushing the envelope in regards to conventional pop
Killer Klassix: Knuckle Puck: “Don’t Come Home”
The band capitalizes on an abstract composition to entice the listener and using relative, vulnerable lyrics to perfectly match melody to sentiment.
Killer Cuts: Real Friends: “There’s Nothing Worse Than Too Late”
Real Friends’s new lead vocalist adds his own flavor to an ensemble of longtime friends who are dedicated to their craft, using every release as a stepping stone to achieve a great album.
In The Pit: Until I Wake; Dark Divine; Catch Your Breath; Sakoya
On March 16, six emerging metalcore bands took the stage at The W.C. Social Club to bring forth a nuance sound, astounding talent and garner a sound rooted in the community.
Killer Klassix: Alive In Standby; “Dream Status” EP
Alive in Standby takes the pain in stride, crafting an EP that is a balance of electronic pop, aggressive metalcore with a touch of sensual R&B that can be for your first time metalcore listener, or a long established fan.
Whetting Your Appetite for More: “Eat Your Young” Review
With his powerful lyrics and enchanting backing instrumentals, Hozier defends his place in music history with a jaw-dropping EP release.
Killer Klassix: The Starting Line; “Make Yourself At Home”
The Starting Line uses a minimalistic approach to not only further establish their sound, but have fun with their fans in the process.
Killer Klassix: The True Blue; “If That’s How You Feel”
The True Blue ripples the Detroit music scene with their debut full length; reinventing common ground and acquiring a fanbase, transcending musical genres.
Killer Klassix; Veil Of Maya; “Matriarch”
Matriarch” is a masterpiece exhibiting artisans of the craft, using prominent women from anime, comics, and video games not only as the central lyrical theme, but incorporating their character portrayals into the music consistently on each track.
Killer Klassix- City Mouth; “Hollows” EP
An amazingly well assembled effort, at times “Hollows” falls short on delivering fully fleshed out tracks and melodies. However, it makes up for it with relatable material, accessible melodies, and surprises for the listener which elevate the tracks.