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Author Archives: Matt Crosslin

Josh Rude – A Rock So Big I Cain’t
6 Oct 2023

Josh Rude – A Rock So Big I Cain’t

by Matt Crosslin | posted in: Music Review, October 2024 | 0

And now for something completely different… This is an experimental, avant-guard, garage rock, random noise, way out in left field release that is a bit beyond description in some ways. I enjoy music like this, but I am just not … Continued

Josh Rude
Orbis Max – Orbis Max
6 Oct 2023

Orbis Max – Orbis Max

by Matt Crosslin | posted in: Music Review, October 2024 | 0

This is the new self-titled album from the self-described “Internet recording collection” from all over the place called Orbis Max. If the vocals and song writing sounds familiar, that is because this collective is led by DTL Collective member Dw … Continued

Down the Line Collective, Dw Dunphy, Orbis Max
Love Coma – Love Coma
2 Feb 2023

Love Coma – Love Coma

by Matt Crosslin | posted in: February 2023, Music Review | 0

I was pretty surprised to hear that Love Coma was making a new album a few years ago. I loved their other two albums, so I was afraid that their new album might not measure up in my nostalgic mind. … Continued

Chris Taylor, Love Coma
Jeff Elbel + PING – The Threefinger Opera
2 Feb 2023

Jeff Elbel + PING – The Threefinger Opera

by Matt Crosslin | posted in: February 2023, Music Review | 0

After waiting for about 9 years, we finally have a new Jeff Elbel + PING release. And my, my was it worth the wait. While Elbel and company tend to run in the alternative rock circles, there is a certain … Continued

Jeff Elbel + Ping, Marathon Records
Michael Knott – All Indie EP II
2 Feb 2023

Michael Knott – All Indie EP II

by Matt Crosslin | posted in: February 2023, Music Review | 0

While the date on this one says “2021,” it was actually released at the end of December and many see this as a 2022 release. Also, with nine full-length songs, it is technically longer that most LPs. But, regardless, Michael … Continued

Hill Deg Maria, Michael Knott
Moral DK – Cold in August
1 Feb 2023

Moral DK – Cold in August

by Matt Crosslin | posted in: February 2023, Music Review | 0

Since Moral DK made it on the cover and into an article for this issue, it is past time to review their killer debut album. At least, I should get this review out before their upcoming second album is unleashed. … Continued

Moral DK
Daniel Markham – Burnout
14 Nov 2020

Daniel Markham – Burnout

by Matt Crosslin | posted in: February 2023, Music Review | 0

So when a release gets sold as “alt country musician goes heavy metal”… well, you have to admit that sounds a bit suspicious. Daniel Markham is a name I have heard, but never really listened to as I don’t get … Continued

Daniel Markham
Deni Gauthier – He Said She Said
31 Mar 2020

Deni Gauthier – He Said She Said

by Matt Crosslin | posted in: February 2023, Music Review | 0

Deni Gauthier is a longtime friend of Down the Line, and the fact that he released a new album should be enough to get you to go out and buy it. Well, unless you are in Coronavirus lock-down, then you … Continued

Deni Gauthier, Independent
The Huntingtons – ¡Muerto, Carcel, O Rocanrol!
25 Feb 2020

The Huntingtons – ¡Muerto, Carcel, O Rocanrol!

by Matt Crosslin | posted in: February 2023, Music Review | 1

So many times I tell myself that I need to probably be done with punk rock, because I am getting up in age and I don’t deal with teenager issues or youthful angst anymore. But then bands like the Huntingtons … Continued

Burnt Toast Vinyl, The Huntingtons
Vicious Cousins – All Disappearing
25 Feb 2020

Vicious Cousins – All Disappearing

by Matt Crosslin | posted in: December 2019, Music Review | 0

One day I suddenly wondered why I had not heard any new releases from Kissing Cousins in a while. I looked around and found out that sadly, they had broken up. However, Heather Heywood and Amanda Siara from Kissing Cousins … Continued

Chain Letter Collective, Vicious Cousins

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