Artist: Alanis Morissette Album: Smiling Genre: #Pop, #AltRock Sub Genre: #SingerSongwriter Label: MCA Canada Maverick Reprise Warner Bros. Collective Sounds Non-Arable Tracks: N/A Description: Alanis Morissette is synonymous with karaoke breakup songs, alternative rick royalty, and downright self-proclaimed liberation. The Canadian native has just released the teaser track to her much-anticipated album “Such Pretty Forks in the Road” entitled “Smiling”. The song starts off w

Album: Real Life Artist: Cayucas Genre: #Alternative Sub-Genres: #SurfRock Label: Park The Van Non-Airable Tracks: NONE Description: The album was a bit underwhelming to me. When I listen to surf rock I am expecting a bright and happy sound, however the vocals all felt a little too bland and dull. The overall production sound could have had a brighter beat. The vocals on “Melrose Place” seem too strained and a little depressing for someone who says they are falling in love. I

Album: I Can Fool Anyone In This Town Artist: Liily Genre: #Alternative #Alt Sub-Genres: #AltRock Label: Flush Records Non-Airable Tracks: NONE Description: The album is a mix of alternative and rock music, all very upbeat and fun! “Toro” and “The Weather” starts the album off that already makes you want to dance. “Sepulveda Basin” and “I Can Fool Anybody In This Town” are both catchy, building up to the climax both in the song and album whereas “Nine” is on the slower side o

Album: Perpetuals EP Artist: Perpetuals Genre: #Alternative Sub-Genres: #Altrock Label: Self-released Non-Airable Tracks: None Description: Formerly known as Athena, Perpetuals changed their name with the release of this album. This three member band has good musical sense in creating an appealing song while sticking to the basics. With only drums and guitar accompanying the vocals, Perpetuals has a pure sound that resonates with the listener. “Why Fight for Love” features an

Album: *Single* Daddy Issues Artist: Pip Blom Genre: #AltRock Sub-Genres: #Indie, #IndiePop, #PostPunk Label: Heavenly Recordings Non-Airable Tracks: None Description: I really enjoyed the overall beat of the song, and the fun guitar melody. It is definitely an upbeat jam, although the lyrics were nothing too special. This song would fit in on a soundtrack to an early 2000s chick flick, not saying that is a bad thing that’s just the first setting that comes to mind. Anyone wh

Album: Beside Myself Artist: Basement Genre: #Alternative #Indie Sub-Genres: #Poppunk, #altrock, #posthardcore, #emo Label: Fueled by Ramen Non-Airable Tracks: None Description: When I started listening to this album and heard the opening song, I was expected a generic and slightly over-produced pop-punk album. And while generic pop-punk is one of my personal favorite genres of music, it is admittedly not the most creative. However, this album presently surprised me with its

Album: Popular Music Artist: LIFE Genre: Alternative/Indie Sub-genres: #alt #altrock #Punk Label: Afghan Moon Non-Airable Tracks: None Description: “Popular Music” by LIFE is a brilliantly angry, loud, and political punk rock album. I like how the guitarists mix loads of heavily distorted chords with moments of clean, melodic parts that add musical intrigue and keep the songs from becoming too langry or rough to be enjoyable. I also enjoyed the heavy use of bass on this albu

Album: Miss Muerte (single) Artist: The Flesh Eaters Genre: #Altrock, #Punkrock Label: Yep Roc Records Non-airable tracks:  None Description: I love the way this song begins: with a few measures of what sounds like a xylophone that is soon overtaken by a growling distortion guitar. The guitar is excellent throughout the track, from the rhythm during the verses to the solo at the end . The chorus is simple but fun, and the verses’ lyrics wittily explore topics like war and rel

Album: Knock Knock Artist: Gymshorts Genre: #Rock Sub-Genres: #AltRock Label: Sarah Greenwell Non-Airable Tracks: 4, 8, 9 Description: Gymshorts is back with a new album titled Knock Knock. The first song, “Good at Bein’ Bad” (Track 1) is a nice groovy song with equally groovy guitar riffs in the background. “You Blew It” (Track 2) is like an amped up sequel to Track 1. I personally liked “Copycat” (Track 3) and “All Nighter” (Track 6) because the lyrics were fun and relatabl

Album: Keeping Up With Miss World Artist: MISS WORLD Genre: #Alternative Sub-Genres: #AltRock, #ExperimentalRock Label: PNKSLM Recordings Non-Airable Tracks: 7 Description: This is my first time listening to MISS WORLD and I am impressed! The album gives a mix of angsty vibes inside a fantasy distortion. The album starts off with “Diet Coke Head” (Track 1) which has a nice combo of cracking open a Diet Coke and guitar riffs coming forward. I personally like “Don’t U Wanna Be

Album: Hotel Mira Artist: Hotel Mira Genre: #Alt Sub-Genres: #IndieRock, #GarageRock, #AltRock Label: Light Organ Records Non-Airable Tracks: 2 Description: Hotel Mira is your basic alt rock. There’s some really clean drums and guitar, but that really stands out to me. The band is from Vancourver and comprised of members from JPNSGRLS. The garage rock inspired songs are simple but fun. “Baby”, the EP’s title track, has Arctic Monkey’s vibes with a driving guitar. “That Man” h