TJ Howlett has officially ushered in the heavy, introspective season with his new release, "Easy Street". The Melbourne singer, songwriter, and early-90s grunge veteran bypasses modern polish altogether, choosing instead to steep himself in sultry, slow blues-rock that carries the weight of a smoke-filled room and deep-seated regret. https://open.spotify.com/album/6wLvX4vix5YygVOuQ7039p?si=aasK_0XHSAmhDNLFrh-aUw The title track maps out the murky topography of a rundown dive bar. We are observing melancholic...

Sandusky's Rising Stars Wexford Ignite the Alternative Rock Scene with Grit and Authenticity "Dirty Habit" Wexford is from Sandusky, Ohio, and is in the middle of everything. They mix punk and post-hardcore styles to make their sound. When Shawn and Jeff joined Wexford in 2023, things got off to a good start. Their artistic visions fit together so well that it was hard to say no. "Silent Key", their...