The Pack A.D.’s fourth album, Unpersons is the equivalent of a satisfactory slap to an ex’s face, the way all great break-up albums should be. Continue Reading

For a somber record, PJ Harvey's 10th studio album Let England Shake manages to be full of catchy songs and finely crafted stories. Continue Reading

Robyn's show at Radio City this past weekend was full of space-age effects, highly entertaining dance moves, and hyper-active energy. Continue Reading

The Shondes' sophomore album "My Dear One" showcases their unique mix of politics and heartache. Continue Reading

The Pack A.D.'s third album "We Kill Computers" is steeped in growling vocals, throbbing guitar, and ricocheting drums. Continue Reading

Closer, by the San Francisco duo Camp Out reminds me of an album I would have swooned over back in high school. Continue Reading

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs returned to their hometown of New York City to play their biggest venue yet. Continue Reading

The last time Placebo’s dark music settled on my ears it was 1999. Ten years later, lead singer Brian Molko’s creaky voice is still full of heartbreak, but Placebo, as an entity, seems to have lost its edge. Continue Reading

The guts of "Music for Men" are all at once blustery, electrifying, and satisfying. As usual, Gossip outlive their expectations and have climbed to an even higher plane than before. Continue Reading

Seeing PJ Harvey live is always a rare treat, especially when she is previewing brand-new songs from her second collaboration with John Parish, A Woman A Man Walked By (out March 31). Despite the wet umbrellas, humid air, and skunky beer, everyone at the Fillmore was itching with anticipation for the show to start. Entering [...] Continue Reading

Artist: Laura Barrett Album: Victory Garden Label: Paper Bag Records Rating: Buy it >> Laura Barrett’s album Victory Garden is a chaotic mess of noise and confusion. The album opens up with the song “Wood Between Worlds,” a creepy, dream sequence-sounding introduction to Barrett’s unique brand of music. “Consumption” follows with barely a beat between [...] Continue Reading

Melissa Ferrick is known for her intense work ethic and commitment to constant touring, which earns her loyal, die-hard fans everywhere she goes. Brooklyn’s Bell House welcomed her back with open arms and a packed house on Valentine’s Day. Keeping with the spirit of the holiday, Melissa played only love songs, occasionally breaking into witty [...] Continue Reading

Artist: Anya Marina Album: Slow & Steady Seduction: Phase II Label: Chop Shop Records Rating: Buy it >> With a voice that alternates between sandpaper and honey, Anya Marina’s second full-length album, Slow & Steady Seduction: Phase II tickles and teases listeners’ ears. The first track, “Move You” (based on a quote by psychologist Carl [...] Continue Reading

Artist: Anni Rossi Album: Afton Label: 4AD Records Rating: Buy it >> With a cutesy name like Anni Rossi, one expects something light and poppy. Instead, Rossi brings forth a swirl of loud plucky guitar and whiny, gravelly vocals. On her EP, Afton, Rossi pushes her voice out of her lungs like she is gasping [...] Continue Reading

Not too long ago, band mates Kate Cooper and Damon Cox could be found working at an indie music store in Brisbane, Australia. Thanks to a chance meeting with Canadian twins Tegan and Sara, Kate and Damon’s band, An Horse, was introduced to US audiences last spring as openers on the duo’s tour. I recently [...] Continue Reading