Student at Duquesne University studying Forensic Science and Law. No, it’s not like CSI so PLEASE stop asking. Brody and I are doing this blog to promote different kinds of music, not just what is played on the radio. I think we both have a diverse taste in music. Where Brody’s is more narrowed down to metal, rock, and electronic, mine seriously ranges. From lofi, yes, as much as I hate to say it, to black metal, my tastes are very niche and maybe even a little weird. It makes me super excited when people like the music I like, so please feel free to comment on my posts and tell me if you like the album I review (and maybe drop a suggestion). My favorite artists are Foxing, Elvis Depressedly, Xiu Xiu, Mothers, Moose Blood, and Bon Iver just to name a few (I could go on and on).
Brody McElwain
Hello! I'm the co-writer of this blog, but some of you may know me as Brody. Yes, I do run a lot, and sure, I was a nerdy straight-A student at Northeastern, but music prevails as my strongest passion. My taste isn't quite as niche as Allie's preferences, as I often find myself listening to post-punk, dream pop, and ambient music all within the same day. To Allie's dismay, however, I do consider myself a metalhead, as extreme metal such as death, black, and grindcore remain as my favorite genres. In general, I'd consider my favorites among artists such as Protomartyr, Injury Reserve, Mac Demarco, Vektor, Electric Wizard, Lightning Bolt, and Have a Nice Life. I'm always anticipating and listening to new music - I try to listen to an album that's new to my ears every day. Although it may seem like I favor the sounds of contemporary music, my band RCA is heavily inspired by the art-rock sounds of the 60s. Of course, I'm also building up a respectable record collection that's currently sitting at about 200 records, both new and old. My hope as a writer is to encourage you guys to check out new music through this blog. Thanks for tuning in to my life.