Love Coma – Love Coma
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
Jeff Elbel + PING – The Threefinger Opera
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
Michael Knott – All Indie EP II
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
Moral DK – Cold in August
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
Kevin The Persian – Southern Dissonance
From New Orleans we have a good heavy rockin’ album from Kevin The Persian. This is hard-driving indie rock with Southern-leaning guitar tones. That bastard Mike Indest, who puts out the Down The Line podcast, placed this CD into my … Continued
Cicero – You Can’t Outrun Your Mouth
I am blown away by this cassette release from Portland’s Cicero, which have been around since 2007. This is the fun and adventurous indie rock I fell in love with in the 90s. Their BandCamp page says they were “fed … Continued
Daniel Markham – Burnout
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
Frank Lenz – Pyramid
Pyramid, the new EP by Frank Lenz, is nothing short of magic. It’s not indie rock and it’s not a film score. It’s an intentional instrumental project with flawless fluidity. If you liked the more experimental side of Lenz’s 2013 … Continued
Deni Gauthier – He Said She Said
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
The Huntingtons – ¡Muerto, Carcel, O Rocanrol!
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