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EP Review: “Timeless” by OF MICE & MEN

On February 26, metal giants Of Mice and Men released a three-song EP titled “Timeless.”  This work is part of a larger process that will result in the band’s seventh full-length album being released by the end of 2021.  Between now and then, two more EPs will accompany “Timeless.”  This work also marks the band’s … Continue reading EP Review: “Timeless” by OF MICE & MEN

Richard Lepre Standards and Benchmarks

(Album Review) “Prefabylon” by GIANTS CHAIR

Recently, Kansas City's own Giants Chair released their EP entitled "Prefabylon" via Spartan Records.  Scott Hobart, Byron Callum and Paul Ackerman are continuing to make their mark as pioneers of emo music.  Brooklynvegan describes them as "if Thin Lizzy was a 90's Midwest emo band". When agents send us albums to get reviewed they come … Continue reading (Album Review) “Prefabylon” by GIANTS CHAIR

Richard Lepre Standards and Benchmarks

(EP Review) “Reflections” by BELMONT

This past month, progressive-punk heavyweights Belmont released their EP entitled "Reflections" via Pure Noise Records.  This EP was produced by Mat Kerekes of Citizen alongside his brother Chris. Belmont released "Viccissitude" 5 years ago and have since traversed the United States a few handfuls of times.  If you've found yourself involved in DIY for the … Continue reading (EP Review) “Reflections” by BELMONT