Sonic Perspectives

1 week ago | sonicperspectives.com | Mark Boardman

For Eirikur Hauksson, life is good. The Magic Pie's new album - featuring vocals and lyrics by Hauksson - came out just a few days ago. And the group is already planning to produce two additional albums in the not-too-distant future. It wasn't always that way. Their fifth album, Fragments of the 5th Element, was released in 2019 to great acclaim. The Pie was planning extensive touring behind the album. But then came COVID-19.

1 week ago | sonicperspectives.com | Jordan Blum

Pennsylvania's Rivers of Nihilhave only been around for about fifteen years, and they've released only a handful of albums; however, they've already proven to be among the greatest progressive/psychedelic death metal bands of all time. Their initial two albums showed a lot of promise, but it was 2018's ingeniously bonkers Where Owls Know My Name and 2021's more subdued The Work that truly launched them to the top of their class.

1 month ago | sonicperspectives.com | Rodrigo Altaf

In the wake of his departure from Dream Theater, legendary drummer Mike Mangini found himself with no shortage of offers. But instead of diving headlong into another high-profile gig, he chose a quieter, more intentional path - one that led him to Monolith. "I was in such a peaceful place," Mangini said. "I was able to decline certain things... and when Motley sent me the music that he and Andy wrote and worked on with Gabo ...

1 month ago | sonicperspectives.com | Rodrigo Altaf

After decades spent shaping the sound of one of America's most iconic rock bands, Don Felder has no illusions about what's expected of him. "I think it's a big mistake for any artist to go on stage and play too many new songs," he admits. "Typically, they're there because of your history...

2 months ago | sonicperspectives.com | Rodrigo Altaf

With Stygian Waves, the second album from Envy of None, Alex Lifeson and his bandmates- Maya Wynn, Andy Curran, and Alfio Annibalini - have solidified their creative chemistry. Unlike their self-titled debut, which was more of an exploratory process, the band entered this new phase with a clearer understanding of their individual strengths.