Throw all the notions of that dreadful term, “sophomore slump” out the window, because rising artist Diamante has made a statement with "American Dream." Now with the new album in her arsenal, she's here to stay for a long, long time.

Loss is one of the more unique post-metal releases I've ever had the privilege to listen to. Crank it up, and call it a comeback complete, because this album will bring you to your feet with an applause on any setting.

In Transmission, the debut studio effort from Louisiana-based outfit Capra is one such instance. This record is full to the brim with the things that give me warm fuzzies.

I am a fan of Justin Pierre and Motion City Soundtrack. An Anthropologist on Mars is a familiar breath of fresh air to existing fans, and a more palatable and accessible version of MCS for listeners who are not fans yet.

Fat Mike and the guys could have spent 36 minutes telling us why we are all so stupid for not thinking the way they do. Instead, they turn the focus inward, offering an honest, if sometimes bleak glimpse into the mind of an infamous punk rock anti-hero.

Spraggan has a clever and effective way with words I haven’t heard from a singer-songwriter in some time, paired with rhythm and melody that is catchy, but doesn’t shove their own catchiness down your throat.

While OK Human carries with it musical textures that are relatively fresh and exciting for the band, it is still at its heart – for better or worse – a Weezer album.

The Dutch-symphonic metal outfit return with their eight full-length album, "Omega", and it is nothing short of breathtaking. From Alpha to Omega, from beginning to end so to speak, this is everything you would want from Epica.