The Badlees

The Badlees

Modern Rock Review’s very first feature, published on the day we launched (October 10, 2010), was an extensive profile that celebrated the career of Pennsylvania based rock band, The Badlees. We have since updated this 7-part “Badlees Story” to reflect recent events by the group. Original Intro, October 10, 2010 Today marks the 20th anniversary … Read more

Victor Wainwright
and the Train

Victor Wainwright and the Train

Piano aficionado Victor Wainwright, Jr. has made his mark as a boogie-woogie style performer and songwriter with a style that fuses rock, blues and just a touch of jazz. One of the two current groups that Wainwright currently tours with nationally and internationally is called The Train, Formed in 2017, the groups released their debut … Read more

American Pleasure Dome

American Pleasure Dome

Minneapolis based American Pleasure Dome is a project spearheaded by songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Hans Schumacher. In November 2019, the self-titled debut album was released, featuring a dozen songs of melodic indie-style rock that Schumacher spent years crafting and recording. Schumacher is a life-long musician and writer of original tunes, who started by playing piano … Read more

Choice 5 for October

Modern Rock Review’s Choice 5 for October features a diverse set of new albums by Deep C Divers, Five Mile Smile, Happy Curmudgeons, John David and the Jerks and Ossian Smith. I Love You Means I’m Lucky by John David and the Jerks John David & Jerks are a rock group from Minneapolis with strong … Read more

Choice 5 for September

Choice 5 for September 2018

Modern Rock Review’s Choice 5 for September features a diverse set of new albums by Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Last Charge of the Light Horse, Eliza Neals, Vibrant Heels and Sinclair Soul. Race to the Sound byLast Charge of the Light Horse The latest from composer Jean-Paul Vest and company is a very inventive … Read more

Choice 5 for August

Choice 5 for August 2018

Modern Rock Review’s Choice 5 for August features a diverse set of new albums and EPs by Joshua Ketchmark, Forrest Hill, Donoma, The Nearly Deads and Kylie Nicole. Falling Forward by Donoma Deriving their name from Native American Omaha origin, Wisconsin based Donoma performs an interesting mix of glam and punk on their album Falling … Read more

Choice 5 for March

Choice 5 for March 2017

Modern Rock Review’s Choice 5 for March 2018 highlights 2017 albums and EPs by the artists Kayla Avitabile, Meaghan Farrell, Jase Hackman, Ryan Pleckham and Alyssa Tess. What’s This Beating by Jase Hackman An experienced session player and member of various Nashville area groups, Jase Hackman debuted his initial solo record of twelve original tracks … Read more

Choice 5 for February

Choice 5 for February 2018

Modern Rock Review’s Choice 5 of February celebrates the location of this year’s Super Bowl by featuring 5 artists from Minnesota including Jeremy Poland and Lantz Dale, Sleep Signals, Sarah Morris, J. Briozo and Thomas Abban.   Hearts in Need of Repair by Sarah Morris The third album by Sarah Morris, Hearts In Need Of … Read more

Choice 5 for January

Choice 5 for January 2018

Modern Rock Review’s first Choice 5 of 2018 features music by the artists Anchored, Derek Davis, Paisley West, Jeremy Porter and the Tucos and Gina Sicilia.   Don’t Worry, It’s Not Contagious by Jeremy Porter and the Tucos With a distinct vocal style and an edgy, power-pop musical approach, Jeremy Porter and the Tucos return … Read more