Band: Atterley
Album: EP
www.myspace.com/atterley

Sit down and devise a concoction of a Northwest era long gone with some DC/ Fugazi style bass lines and you start to see the potion that is Atterley. This Cd was a refreshing reminder that aggression and to-the-point music doesn’t have to be fast and obnoxious. These guys sedate the listener nicely with there simple soundscape and various lyrical deliveries which range from the Cobain type to the Ian McKay. There influences are apparent, but who gives a shit….they still rock.

Band: Head Automatica
Album: Popaganda
www.headautomatica.com



Contemporary American pop is so tasteless and phony," Daryl Palumbo states on their website about the state of American music, people’s perception of things, and what Head Automatica really is…a pop band. The title of the album states the mission and the songs seal the deal as you flip from one track to another. A bit of a departure in style from their first release “Decadence,” however; this time around you are guaranteed straight forward rock n’ roll anthems to sing and dance along to. The overall vibe is mellower and the style is more guitar driven this time around with less of the keyboard influence. Great vocals, great songs and definitely something to get your hands on.

Band: Rosematter
Album: The Fiscal Year
www.myspace.com/rosematter

Girl singers always add some spice and edge to a band, something I love. They mean what they say and it’s apparent in how they get their message across. Rosematter hails from York, PA with a tight blend of rock n’ roll and pop punk. Katie Kolos’ vocals are reason enough to buy the record, with a full bodied set of chords reminiscent of Save Ferris but heavier hitting like Paramore. Crunchy but bright guitars hoist the melody up high…so roll the windows on your car down and sing your guts out.