Reviews

Autographed Apologies: Change With The Seasons

This Valentine’s season, an acoustic record is somewhat of a required listening. We’re passing the baton to Autographed Apologies, a relatively new band of the alternative/punk rock breed. Taking cues from popular contemporaries such as All Time Low and Something Corporate, the boys are trying the gain renown through the “fan favorite route”.

Backyard Monsters: Unleashed

Backyard Monsters Unleashed from publisher Kixeye is something that should be familiar to Facebook users, and now it is available for the iOS. This is a village building / combat strategy game that will provide you with plenty of challenges and addictive gameplay, and it is free to boot.

Get Olde: Crying

I’ll just cut to the chase and tell you that Get Olde from up-and-coming indie group Crying might just be the best 8-bit indie rock you’ll hear in months. Hailing from New York, Crying consists of Elaiza Santos (vocals), Ryan Galloway (guitar/game boy), and Nick Corbo (drums). In this seven-piece collection, the group introduces a fresh new way to appreciate chiptune. Their sound’s distinct, quirky attitude is infectiously addictive.

Byron: A Kind of Alchemy

Just like two incompatible elements being brought together to turn into gold, A Kind of Alchemy is a treasure for alternative rock listeners. The album boasts two dominating elements: the madness and the zen.

Hidden Objects: Mystery Crimes

Hidden Objects Mystery Crimes from TeamLava is a puzzle game that lets you play detective and find hidden objects. Offering full Retina support, Hidden Objects is an attractive game that allows you to search for clues to get the criminal masterminds that no one else can capture.

Spazzkid: Desire 願う

Indie pop introduces a hip new face in Desire, the latest musical offering from Spazzkid. After a one-year hiatus, the LA-based electronic artist treats us with eight glittering, j-pop influenced tracks.

Farm Heroes Saga

Farm Heroes Saga from King.com Limited is a match three puzzler that lovers of the genre will love. The setup is the same as with other King games in that you have a board game map where the stages are set and you have to clear one to move on to the next. There are a lot of levels here so you will be kept entertained.