If It's Too Loud...

Boston's Endation makes the type of alt-rock you don't see a lot of these days. The trio's latest single, "Simple Needs," is a huge, anthemic alt-rock song, the sort of song that dominated modern rock radio in the mid-90's. The term "mainstream" is typically used in a derogatory way, but for "Simple Needs" we mean it as a compliment. It's a song that is both beautiful and abrasive at the same time, and if it had been released thirty or even twenty years ago, it could easily have crept from the Sunday night local radio shows into being a local hit. Sonically, while "Simple Needs" has a lot in common with 90's radio hits, it doesn't sound like a throwback. This is a current take on that style, and it's making me miss local rock radio where it should be thriving. You can listen to "Simple Needs" below. For more on Endation, check out the band on Facebook and Instagram . Simple Needs by Endation

The latest single from Endation is an interesting blend of styles, particularly if you love early to mid 90's alt-rock. The Boston band recently released "Mirrors," and at first it's reminiscent of the second wave of grunge artists that followed Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Alice in Chains. It's a little more mainstream sounding, but as the song goes on it sounds darker and darker while also being heavier and more... well... grungy than you would expect. It's also a giant song with an unexpected theatrical element to it. "Mirrors" is reminding me of Alice in Chains, Candlebox, and Placebo all at the same time. You can listen to "Mirrors" below. The song is currently available via Bandcamp . For more on Endation, check out the band on Facebook and Instagram . Mirrors by Endation