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...

“Hey Man. Amen.” hits hardest where care runs out of practical answers. Thousand Pieces, the solo project of singer-songwriter Jamie Smith, takes that difficult moment and gives it a name. This ViViPlay single review looks at an indie rock release shaped by a close friend’s alcoholism, repeated attempts at rehabilitation and the helplessness of people who still care. Smith learned guitar after receiving his first one...