There are not too many rock bands anymore that pursue the art of the concept album. There are even fewer that have a concept across several albums. Enter the world of Coheed & Cambria – a science fiction prog rock band originally hailing from Nyack, New York. The band, getting its start in the early […]
Hearing Aide: Doug G The Nightchild ‘Nightchild’
New York hip hop is often thought of as music with a classic “boom-bap” style beat, intricate rhyme schemes, vivid lyrical content, grittiness and smooth flow. When people think of NY hip-hop, the five boroughs and their respective legends come to mind…But everyone always forgets about the suburb attached to the City’s hip; Long Island. […]
Hearing Aide: Periodic Table of Elephants ‘Henry’
If there ever was a formula behind the iconic music of the 90s, many would say it would be “Guys with instruments & vocals” + “Guttural feelings” + “Garage.” While rock is not as dominant on today’s airwaves, some artists such as Rochester, NY’s Periodic Table of Elephants keep this classic formula alive and well. […]
Hearing Aide: Popa Chubby “The Catfish”
“Going downtown to meet my old girl Mary, her legs are long and her lip is hairy.” This is one of the lyrics from the opening song “Going Downtown” on Popa Chubby’s newest album to date, The Catfish. Popa Chubby, hailing from the Bronx, is a blues rock veteran with a remarkable discography to his […]