SHARK-FIN AWARDS

Solo projects can oftentimes come out of three things: vanity, inspiration, and (least likely, yet still possible) utter boredom. It’s not every solo project that finds itself existing out of pure and total necessity, but for Robert Miller, this would end up being the case with his album Miller Rocks, …

Linda Imperial’s latest release Heart Rock is an EP worth of songs packing a punch as any full-length album. Imperial evidences little if any interest in writing and recording superficial entertainments. Her music will definitely bring smiles to the faces of many listeners, but her overriding reason for writing and recording these …

  Alex Lopez has built a considerable following and critical reputation since his 2013 recording debut, His latest release Rising Up is an eleven song collection highlighting Lopez’s increasing songwriting finesse, guitar prowess, and the top-notch cadre of musicians complimenting his artistic vision. The Xpress is more than capable accompaniment; they are …

“A Fleeting Life in a Square” kicks off Ian Bouras’ A Blind Painter’s Guide to Coloring Breath. The eight song collection benefits from superb production despite his independent status and its success is even more notable thanks to the conditions under which he wrote the tracks and the fact they are …

Pardon my language, but Martha Wash is a f**king saint, or maybe an angel in disguise. We’re talking about a woman who started off as a daughter of devout Christians who at a young age developed an affinity for music just as much as she did for people. Taking actions …

There aren’t many indie rock purists around in the trenches anymore, but this could be the very reason why a band like Phantom Wave sounds as refreshing as they do in their debut album Wilds, due out this March everywhere alternative music is sold and streamed. In Wilds, Phantom Wave channel the …

Conceptz is a brother duo, hailing from Orange County, NY. Their new single, “Hold This L” is a furious rampage of precision and recalcitrance, that will likely make a believer out of even the most jaded critics. With one brother manning the mic, and the other, the console, the bond …

In their latest release, an album titled Hopeless Romantic, Bobby Dove takes up the task of adapting a popular sound to suit their own style of play with mixed results; the best of which being the record’s title track and first single. We’re immediately hit with a bucolic balladry upon pressing …

In the track “All or Nothing” on Go Time!’s latest release the magnetic and manic Eight Ball, there’s a line “I always take it too far, never see it coming, leaving me reaching for all or nothing” and I’d argue more than the albums titular song, this is the best …

There is a subtle air of mystique, surrounding R&B artist, Vianchi. His sound is easily categorized, but his persona isn’t as transparent. Hailing from Springfield, MA, he seems relatively new to the industry. We don’t have much material to go off, but his new single “Die [Alone]” shows a great …