Review Fix’s Ten Bands You Should Be Listening to

Finding a good band to latch on to today is harder than finding a cheap, yet comfortable apartment in New York City.

Luckily, Review Fix makes it easy for you and shares ten sure fire new picks for space on your iPod.

Electric Sister: These guys are so confident in their abilities that they openly say they want to revive rock and roll. They just might. If Kiss was in its prime today and Paul Stanley was able to scream a bit louder and Ace Frehley was able to shred a bit more, you’d have this band.

To listen to an interview with lead singer Thadeus Gonzalez, click here.

Snatch Magnet: Combining booming vocals, gritty guitar work, poignant bass and drumming that will take you back to the greats of the ’80s, Snatch Magnet’s new EP “Screw, Nut and Bolt” is something that classic rock fans will eat up. Mediocre lyrics almost ruin the voice of the talented Josh Weekley, but overall, the effort and polish is there. This band is damn good.

To listen to an interview with lead singer Josh Weekley, click here.

The Villains: With names the likes of producers Stan Lynch (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Don Henley) and Billy Chapin (Backstreet Boys, Edwin McCain), all playing a part their new album album, “Velocity” the album is a modern rock funfest. Reminiscent of old favorites the likes of The Eagles, and Fleetwood Mac, The Villains utilize different singers and styles for a cohesive, but aurally interesting mix.

To listen to an interview with bassist Dan Call, click here.

To listen to the Villains song, “Down for the Last Time,” click here.

Calhoun: The words and vocals of Tim Locke will wow you. Emotional at some points, catchy at others, Calhoun isn’t the hardest band on this list by a long shot, but they might be the deepest.

To listen to an interview with Tim Locke, click here.

Can’t Hang: Amalgamating elements of punk, thrash, ska, rock and reggae, Can’t Hang feels like the best parts of bands like Sum 41, Sublime and Green Day and as a result, they find a style all their own. On this 12-track effort, there is not a throw-away track, as each song has its own flavor, making it not only a great album, but one you’ll want to listen to over and over. This band, consisting of Luke Mysko [vocals], Steve Lynch, [guitars] Rob Eisenhut [bass] and Alex Crowley [drums] have been together for a decade, but make no mistake about it, if you haven’t heard of them yet, this album is a great introduction to their talent and ability.

To listen to an interview with lead Guitarist Steve Lynch, click here.

Shirock: They sound like U2 at first, but with Pap Shirock’s backup vocals, they are a refreshing and intriguing take on modern rock.

To listen to an interview with Chuck and Pap Shirock, click here.

Ion Vein: While they’ve been around in various forms since the mid ‘90s, the newest lineup of Ion Vein is hardcore. One listen to their new self-titled EP will melt your face off.

To listen to an interview with guitarist Chris Lotesto, click here.

Blackwater James: Their EP “Blackwater James: Vol 1” is a catchy yet tough rock experience. Lead singer Christopher Foust channels the Offspring at some times and Blue Oyster Cult and The Black Crows at some others. With great guitar work, bass and drumming as well, they will definitely appease any modern rock fans who feel top 40 radio doesn’t represent them anymore.

To listen to an interview with the band, click here.

The Cab: If you thought the days of bands the likes of 9 Days, Better Than Ezra, or even the Backstreet Boys powering the radio waves were dead, think again. The Cab is simply put, catchy pop rock that doesn’t stink. Their song, “Angel with a Shotgun” will get the burliest guy on the dance floor, while “Bad” is a mushy yet enjoyable ballad. Their new album “Symphony Soldier” is definitely worth a listen if you miss the late ‘90s era of pop/rock.

To listen to an interview with The Cab’s lead singer Alex DeLeon, click here.

Underride: These guys are from Seattle, but they are far from Nirvana clones. Rough around the edges progressive metal heads with tinges of Punk, they are powered by great drum work, solid guitars and the impressive vocal stylings of Rev. Yes, their lead singer’s name is Rev. If that wasn’t enough to get you hooked on them, they cover Lady Gaga’s hit single, “Paparazzi” on their new album and absolutely own it.

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About Patrick Hickey Jr. 14230 Articles
Patrick Hickey Jr. is a full-time Assistant Professor of Communication & Performing Arts and Director of the Journalism program at Kingsborough Community College and is the chairman of the City University of New York Journalism Council. He is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of ReviewFix.com. He's also a former News Editor at NBC Local Integrated Media and National Video Games Writer at Examiner.com where his work was mentioned in National Ad campaigns by Disney, Nintendo and EA Sports. Hickey was also the Editor-In-Chief of two College Newspapers before he received his BA in Journalism from Brooklyn College. Hickey's work has been published in The New York Daily News, The New York Times, Complex, The Hockey Writers, Yahoo!, Broadway World, Examiner, NYSportScene Magazine, ProHockeyNews.com, GothamBaseball.com, The Syracuse Post-Standard, Scout.com and the official sites of the Brooklyn Aces and New York Islanders. His first book, The Minds Behind the Games: Interviews With Cult And Classic Video Game Developers was released in April 2018 and is chock full of interviews with legendary developers. His second book in the series, The Minds Behind Adventures Games, was released in December 2019. His third book, The Minds Behind Sports Games, was released in September 2020. His fourth book, The Minds Behind Shooter Games, was released in March 2021. The Minds Behind Sega Genesis Games and The Minds Behind PlayStation Games were released in 2022 and The Minds Behind PlayStation 2 was published in January 2023. Hickey is also a contracted comic book writer, currently penning his original series, "Condrey," as well as "The Job," "Brooklyn Bleeds" "Dem Gulls" and "KROOM" for Legacy Comix, where he serves as founder, owner and Editor-in-Chief. Hickey Jr. is also a voice actor, having starred in the 2018 indie hit and 2019 Switch, PS4 and Xbox One release, The Padre (also serving as English language Story Editor), from Shotgun With Glitters. The sequel, The Padre: One Shell Straight to Hell was released in February 2021- Hickey also served as a Story Editor and Lead Voiceover performer. He has also done narration and trailers for several other titles including The Kaiju Offensive, Relentless Rex and Roniu’s Tale. Hickey is also the lead voiceover performer on Mega Cat Studios’ upcoming title WrestleQuest, responsible for nearly 90 characters in the game, as well as Skybound's Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood, where he voices both Dracula and Renfield, as well as several other characters. He also stars in Ziggurat Interactive’s World Championship Boxing Manager 2, where he performs the VO of nearly every male character in the game. He also worked on the Atari VCS’s BPM Boy.

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