Though he captured a few hearts with his band The District after two albums (along with endless nationwide tours), Ron Pope engineered a solo career after an extended hiatus of the band. Within a year, he gained a loyal following, made countless singles and received several offers from major record labels, eventually landing at Universal Republic. Now free from his contractual agreements, Pope steps out with “Whatever It Takes,” released last month courtesy of his own label, Hard Six Records. Tracks such as “If You Were A Stone” and “Our Song” seem primed for local Top 20 radio ...
By Hack Harbinger Don’t like radio music? Do you want to go heavier, darker and deeper? Then check out Stonebride, a four-piece band from Zagreb, Croatia. I think Dracula was from around there and probably would have nominated these guys to write his life soundtrack. “Inner Seasons,” the five song EP, takes you down a demented rabbit hole that would have Alice praying for light. Blues driven at its base, the sound takes Mississippi mud and stews it with a heavy psychedelic vibe that hasn’t been tapped into since Black Sabbath. If you are into three-minute songs, look elsewhe...
