James Crowley, Author at Atwood Magazine https://atwoodmagazine.com/author/james-crowley/ For the Love of Music Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:58:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://atwoodmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-Atwood-Magazine-Circle-Logo-2020-32x32.png James Crowley, Author at Atwood Magazine https://atwoodmagazine.com/author/james-crowley/ 32 32 68941247 Review: Footballhead Deliver a Ripping Alt-Rock Record on ‘Before I Die’ https://atwoodmagazine.com/fhbd-footballhead-before-i-die-review/ https://atwoodmagazine.com/fhbd-footballhead-before-i-die-review/#respond Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:00:11 +0000 https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=201038 Footballhead © Morgan PaigeChicago's Footballhead follow-up their debut album with a clean, hard-hitting mini-album, 'Before I Die.']]> https://atwoodmagazine.com/fhbd-footballhead-before-i-die-review/feed/ 0 201038 “Don’t you know you’re a winner?”: Carly Cosgrove Pack an Emotional Punch on “The Impact of This Exit” https://atwoodmagazine.com/iotx-carly-cosgrove-the-impact-of-this-exit-song-review/ https://atwoodmagazine.com/iotx-carly-cosgrove-the-impact-of-this-exit-song-review/#respond Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:00:17 +0000 https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=199836 Carly Cosgrove © Brooke MarshPhiladelphia's Carly Cosgrove reach an emotional climax on "The Impact of This Exit," the penultimate song from their new album, 'The Cleanest of Houses Are Empty.']]> https://atwoodmagazine.com/iotx-carly-cosgrove-the-impact-of-this-exit-song-review/feed/ 0 199836 Review: Queen of Jeans Journey Through Love & Heartache on ‘All Again’ https://atwoodmagazine.com/qjaa-queen-of-jeans-all-again-album-review/ https://atwoodmagazine.com/qjaa-queen-of-jeans-all-again-album-review/#respond Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:30:58 +0000 https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=199134 Queen of Jeans © Brooke MarshPhiladelphia’s Queen of Jeans take listeners on the journey through a relationship, breakup, and back on 'All Again,' their fullest album yet.]]> https://atwoodmagazine.com/qjaa-queen-of-jeans-all-again-album-review/feed/ 0 199134 Review: One Step Closer Deliver a Ferocious Coming-of-Age Record With ‘All You Embrace’ https://atwoodmagazine.com/oscaye-one-step-closer-all-you-embrace-album-review/ https://atwoodmagazine.com/oscaye-one-step-closer-all-you-embrace-album-review/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:50:46 +0000 https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=197801 One Step Closer © Spencer ChamberlainPennsylvania hardcore band One Step Closer’s ‘All You Embrace’ is a solemn, yet aggressive meditation on growing up and coming of age. Stream: ‘All...]]> https://atwoodmagazine.com/oscaye-one-step-closer-all-you-embrace-album-review/feed/ 0 197801 Circling the Drain: Atlanta Rock Trio Microwave Talk New Album ‘Let’s Start Degeneracy’ https://atwoodmagazine.com/mlsd-microwave-lets-start-degeneracy-interview/ https://atwoodmagazine.com/mlsd-microwave-lets-start-degeneracy-interview/#respond Tue, 07 May 2024 13:45:01 +0000 https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=196316 Microwave 'Let's Start Degeneracy' © Cameron FlaischAtlanta rock trio Microwave take listeners on a psychedelic journey through their new album 'Let's Start Degeneracy.' Vocalist Nathan Hardy chats with Atwood about the new album.]]> https://atwoodmagazine.com/mlsd-microwave-lets-start-degeneracy-interview/feed/ 0 196316 Spitting in the Wind: Dan Campbell Talks Aaron West & The Roaring Twenties’ Third Act, ‘In Lieu of Flowers’ https://atwoodmagazine.com/ilof-aaron-west-roaring-twenties-in-lieu-of-flowers-album-interview-music-feature/ https://atwoodmagazine.com/ilof-aaron-west-roaring-twenties-in-lieu-of-flowers-album-interview-music-feature/#respond Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:45:58 +0000 https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=194942 Aaron West and The Roaring Twenties © Mitchell WojcikDan Campbell discusses 'In Lieu of Flowers,' the cathartic third album by Aaron West and The Roaring Twenties – and a record of reunion, reconnection, and healing.]]> https://atwoodmagazine.com/ilof-aaron-west-roaring-twenties-in-lieu-of-flowers-album-interview-music-feature/feed/ 0 194942 Today’s Song: Atlanta’s Microwave Find Serenity With “Huperzine Dreams” https://atwoodmagazine.com/mwhzd-huperzine-dreams-microwave-song-review/ https://atwoodmagazine.com/mwhzd-huperzine-dreams-microwave-song-review/#respond Sat, 30 Mar 2024 15:00:31 +0000 https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=194434 Microwave © Cameron FlaischMicrowave close out their excellent upcoming album 'Let's Start Degeneracy' with "Huperzine Dreams," a dreamy indie pop song.]]> https://atwoodmagazine.com/mwhzd-huperzine-dreams-microwave-song-review/feed/ 0 194434 Today’s Song: Fireworks Cope with Faith on “I Want to Start a Religion with You” https://atwoodmagazine.com/fhlp-fireworks-higher-lonely-power-religion-review/ https://atwoodmagazine.com/fhlp-fireworks-higher-lonely-power-religion-review/#respond Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:20:26 +0000 https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=173623 Fireworks © Leah CastileDetroit pop punk band Fireworks' long-awaited return brings existential anxiety to the forefront throughout 'Higher Lonely Power,' and especially on the catchy, cathartic song, “I Want to Start a Religion with You.”]]> https://atwoodmagazine.com/fhlp-fireworks-higher-lonely-power-religion-review/feed/ 0 173623 Today’s Song: The Mountain Goats Revel in Villainy with Their Action Movie Ode “Hostages” https://atwoodmagazine.com/tmgh-the-mountain-goats-hostages-song-review/ https://atwoodmagazine.com/tmgh-the-mountain-goats-hostages-song-review/#respond Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:43:02 +0000 https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=169037 the Mountain Goats © Spence KellyThe Mountain Goats have joy exploring criminal themes on their 21st studio album, 'Bleed Out.']]> https://atwoodmagazine.com/tmgh-the-mountain-goats-hostages-song-review/feed/ 0 169037 Review: Cheekface Light It All Up with Irony & Fury On ‘Too Much To Ask’ https://atwoodmagazine.com/ctmta-cheekface-too-much-to-ask-review/ https://atwoodmagazine.com/ctmta-cheekface-too-much-to-ask-review/#respond Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:00:17 +0000 https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=167364 Cheekface © Miriam BrummelLos Angeles indie rock trio Cheekface deconstruct modern anxiety with their excellent sophomore album, 'Too Much To Ask.']]> https://atwoodmagazine.com/ctmta-cheekface-too-much-to-ask-review/feed/ 0 167364 Today’s Song: The Wonder Years Look Back on Sweet Beach Days with “Summer Clothes” https://atwoodmagazine.com/twysc-the-wonder-years-summer-clothes-review/ https://atwoodmagazine.com/twysc-the-wonder-years-summer-clothes-review/#respond Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:01 +0000 https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=163482 The Wonder Years © Kelly MasonWith "Summer Clothes," The Wonder Years offer a mid-paced, relaxed second single from their upcoming album: An ode to lazy beach days with friends.]]> https://atwoodmagazine.com/twysc-the-wonder-years-summer-clothes-review/feed/ 0 163482 Today’s Song: Prince Daddy & The Hyena Bring Car Crash Intensity to Their Self-Titled Album https://atwoodmagazine.com/pdth-prince-daddy-and-the-hyena-a-random-exercise-in-impermanence-song-review/ https://atwoodmagazine.com/pdth-prince-daddy-and-the-hyena-a-random-exercise-in-impermanence-song-review/#respond Wed, 18 May 2022 12:00:19 +0000 https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=163020 Prince Daddy & The Hyena © Brooke MarshAlbany's Prince Daddy & The Hyena border on hardcore and pop-punk ferocity on their new album's track, 'The Collector.']]> https://atwoodmagazine.com/pdth-prince-daddy-and-the-hyena-a-random-exercise-in-impermanence-song-review/feed/ 0 163020 Today’s Song: talker Haunt with Sunshine on “Summerlin” https://atwoodmagazine.com/tsmn-talker-summerlin-review/ https://atwoodmagazine.com/tsmn-talker-summerlin-review/#respond Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:00:26 +0000 https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=157267 talker © Sean BergerTalker stroll through the past with the heartbreakingly nostalgic "Summerlin."]]> https://atwoodmagazine.com/tsmn-talker-summerlin-review/feed/ 0 157267 Static Prevails: A Conversation with Dan Ozzi About His New Book ‘Sellout’ https://atwoodmagazine.com/dzso-dan-ozzi-sellout-book-interview/ https://atwoodmagazine.com/dzso-dan-ozzi-sellout-book-interview/#respond Tue, 09 Nov 2021 15:55:25 +0000 https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=156154 Dan Ozzi © Anthony DixonDan Ozzi speaks to Atwood Magazine about his new book 'Sellout,' which chronicles the '90s and 2000s punk rock major label boom.]]> https://atwoodmagazine.com/dzso-dan-ozzi-sellout-book-interview/feed/ 0 156154 Today’s Song: You, Me, And Everyone We Know Pack an Existential Punch with “We’re Not Like That!” https://atwoodmagazine.com/ymaewk-you-me-and-everyone-we-know-were-not-like-that-song-review/ https://atwoodmagazine.com/ymaewk-you-me-and-everyone-we-know-were-not-like-that-song-review/#respond Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:00:28 +0000 https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=154372 You, Me, And Everyone We Know © Connor FeimsterIndie greats You, Me, and Everyone We Know stare down climate disaster-related despair with "We're Not Like That!" off new album, 'Something Heavy.']]> https://atwoodmagazine.com/ymaewk-you-me-and-everyone-we-know-were-not-like-that-song-review/feed/ 0 154372