JCCutter usually walks the dusty roads of faith and survival, but on "Tequila at Dawn", he has decided to sprint into the nearest dive bar and lock the door behind him. For a songwriter known for cataloging the endurance of the human spirit, this single acts as a release valve a pressure release that exchanges profound contemplation for a shot glass and a stomp. https://open.spotify.com/track/1sZE5Vqn1MFKbOAf9gpTOE?si=2c8b05245f554b40 The...

When Cracow-born indie project Seven Nation Army dropped their new EP "Power and Money", I found myself struck by the sudden urge to bite a gold coin to see if it would break my teeth. The Polish act, operating since 2006, specializes in brewing heavy alternative rock with dark electronic textures. Founder Jarek Balsamski handles guitars, vocals, synthesizers, programming, and the razor-sharp lyrics, while...