I had hit a mental wall again. My motivation and drive were at an all-time low, and I found myself unable to lift myself up and out of the funk I had caught myself in. I had a few albums to review and to be honest they were the kind that sucks any life force from you. Dark and dank albums, full of angst and sorrow. I got them reviewed, but it left me feeling quite low. It’s no secret I suffer from various bouts of anxiety and depression, and I needed something to lift myself up. I really wish…
Author: Darrell Smith
‘Escapism’ is a complex EP, inflamed at times like a sensitive rash. Tender and painful like a paper cut. Full of convoluted and pressing social problems, and the importance of seeing how relevant these problems can be. Even more so in 2018. Hailing originally from Kingston Jamaica, raised in Brooklyn New York, and now residing in New Jersey, TruStony has made an EP that is of an urgency to be heard. It features intricate rhyme schemes throughout, which though are lacking speed, they certainly don’t lack precision. Speed doesn’t always equal quality anyway. In 2012 TruStony released his first mixtape,…
‘Marauder’ is the sixth installment from Post-punk trio Interpol, and with it, they bring back their slick, polished sound. I have always considered this band the answer to an offspring between Robert Smith of the Cure, and Morrissey of the Smiths. Both groups are famed for their melancholy lyrics and upbeat musical style. Interpol has continued this tradition with finesse since the release of their first album, ‘Turn on the Bright Lights’ back in 2002. ‘Marauder’ is a return to form for the band in every sense of the word. They influenced a birth of indie rock bands like Bloc…