Somewhere between the blurry lines of indie rock, power pop and modern-day punk, you’ll find the Dubuque, Iowa trio Echo 3. Combining the essential mix of raw energy, catchy melodies and radiant harmonies, Echo 3 has produced a sound worthy of attention. So what makes this band any different from others in the genre? While […]
The highlights of Pushing Red Buttons’ self-titled sophomore effort begin and end with track 6, “Danny’s Private Life.” Often sounding more like a lounge act than a pop band, PRB falls flat due in no small part to wasted harmonies, repetitive melodies and quirks that don’t work.
Sometimes I forget what it’s like to be young and part of a scene, which in turn gets in the way of me offering a fair, objective review of a band’s latest offering. I remember where I was when I heard my first Metallica tune; I recall the precise moment when I finally decided Slayer […]
