Category: rock

Casual Conversation, rock

A Casual Conversation with Steve Karsch (Snap Infraction)

Welcome back for another episode of Casual Conversation! If you missed the memo, Casual Conversation is our new video interview show showcasing musicians and independent artists, conducted over Zoom and hosted on our new YouTube channel CrookedForestTV. Today I’m excited to share with you my conversation with Philadelphia-based musician and lead of Snap Infraction, Steve Karsch. We talk about our love of sports, the bands upcoming … Continue reading A Casual Conversation with Steve Karsch (Snap Infraction)

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indie, rock

Hearts Erupt for Night Fires New Single

Night Fires are burning hotter than the summer asphalt with their upcoming single, “Fast Times and Nowhere Nights.” It’s an unapologetic, hazy, neon-soaked love letter to reckless youth & wide-eyed romance… and simply put, we love it! But beware, this ain’t your grandma’s nostalgia trip, it’s raw, urgent, and alive. Don’t believe the hype? Cool. I’ve heard their next track, and trust me, “Fast Times” … Continue reading Hearts Erupt for Night Fires New Single

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pop punk, rock, Spotlight On

Spotlight On: Scoopski

Today we’re turning the spotlight on Philladelphia-based infectious pop-rock outfit Scoopski. Chatting with lead Scoopski, we get into becoming a full band from a duo, themed records and what is was like to hear from Betsy Brandt on their release of “I Agree, Marie”. Give “Little Ball of Energy” a spin and read on for the interview below. CF: As you pointed out recently over social … Continue reading Spotlight On: Scoopski

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Music, rock

You’re not Alone with Stress Dolls

New Stress Dolls dropped today, a super melodic pop-rock tune with soaring choruses. It’s a little different from the folk-based rock that turned our ears over to Stress Dolls last year, but it’s a direction that suits her well and we hope to hear more of it as soon as she can get it out. From her instagram, Stress Dolls says the track is “half … Continue reading You’re not Alone with Stress Dolls

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Sun’s out, Funzo. The Get Alongs Release Their Debut LP ‘Weather Permitting’

They’re coming in about as close to the wire you can get to make a play for best release of 2023 with the unveiling of their debut LP Weather Permitting (streaming today). The band announced the record earlier today on their Instagram page and we hopped right over to give it a listen. We were 3 songs deep into the record before we solidified the … Continue reading Sun’s out, Funzo. The Get Alongs Release Their Debut LP ‘Weather Permitting’

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instrumental, rock

Your Instrumental Rock Fix: Whitman Rinaldo – Planetary

Today’s Your Fix feature is an instrumental record by Whitman Rinaldo called Planetary that trickles across the genre-sphere; it’s a little rock with classical and latin-influence. All in across the 12-tracks it creates a unique soundscape to immerse yourself into. Listen now on Spotify: Highlight track: EvoraFor fans of: Santana, Dire Straits Find more by Whitman Rinaldo on Spotify. Continue reading Your Instrumental Rock Fix: Whitman Rinaldo – Planetary

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Your Rock Fix: Sam Roberts Band – The Adventures of Ben Blank

Today’s Canadian rock feature is brought to you by Montreal’s Sam Roberts Band and their brand new release The Adventures of Ben Blank It’s no secret that Sam Roberts is often whispering through the trees here at CF enterprises and we’re delighted as ever about this new record. If you need something mellow and a little atmospheric to vibe out to after swallowing that Blink … Continue reading Your Rock Fix: Sam Roberts Band – The Adventures of Ben Blank

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Your Rock Music Fix: Stuck on Planet Earth – Semi-Stable

Your rock music fix pick today comes from Vaughan, Ontario’s Stuck on Planet Earth and their brand new EP “Semi-Stable” released on July 28th. Stuck on Planet Earth have been grinding it out longer than I can keep track – I first met and heard about them over 10 years ago and from my perspective, it’s been a slow steady climb for these guys (and … Continue reading Your Rock Music Fix: Stuck on Planet Earth – Semi-Stable

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Music Reviews, rock

We are but turtles in The Finite Being’s A Shell of What Could Be

It’s melodic, it’s atmospheric, it’s spiritual, it’s driven and it rocks. Self-described as a faith-driven alternative 3-piece outfit, The latest EP by New Jersey’s The Finite Beings “A Shell of What Could Be” is a holistic journey that reflects on our connections to ourselves and each other.  The lead track and first single, “Untamed” sits somewhere between A Perfect Circle and Deftones, full of rich … Continue reading We are but turtles in The Finite Being’s A Shell of What Could Be

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