Posted on 07 May 2012. Tags: Brian Aubert, Carnavas, Chris Guanlao, dangerbird records, Joe Lester, Los Angeles, Neck of the Woods, Nikki Monninger, Silverlake, Silversun Pickups, swoon
Neck of the Woods is painfully good. Dare we say Silversun Pickups’ best album to date?
Continue Reading
Posted in Album Reviews
Posted on 07 May 2012. Tags: Betty Corrigal, Full Time Hobby, Orkney Islands, Orkney Symphony Of The Magnetic North, Rackwick, The Magnetic North
There’s no telling where The Magnetic North will go next, but with this album, they’ve created a stunning portrait of a place and a past far gone.
Continue Reading
Posted in Album Reviews
Posted on 04 May 2012. Tags: Akron/Family, Brooklyn, Dana Buoy, Lefse Records, Summer Bodies, Tropicore
Traveling from Oregon to Thailand to Brooklyn to our ears, Dana Buoy introduces us to “Tropicore.”
Continue Reading
Posted in Album Reviews
Posted on 01 May 2012. Tags: Brooklyn, Gold, Here We Go, Parachute Shooter Records, The Spring Standards, Yellow
The Spring Standards Yellow//Gold EPs are full of some of the catchiest songs.
Continue Reading
Posted in Album Reviews
Posted on 01 May 2012. Tags: Evans the Death, folk, indie rock, London, Pop, slumberland records, Telling Lies, The Cranberries, The Pixies, UK
Evans the Death may be named after an undertaker, but in no way is their debut album of folk-influenced pop rock in need of a burial.
Continue Reading
Posted in Album Reviews
Posted on 01 May 2012. Tags: Baltimore, Brains, Experimental, Indie, Lower Dens, Nootropics, Ribbon Music, rock
Lower Dens look to explore the fertile valleys of experimental new wave on their second full length release, Nootropics.
Continue Reading
Posted in Album Reviews
Posted on 01 May 2012. Tags: A Different Ship, Here Go Magic, How Do I Know, Make Up Your Mind, New York, Radiohead, secretly canadian
Relaxed and focused, Here We Go Magic flies high with “A Different Ship,” a vibrant album of tranquil tunes.
Continue Reading
Posted in Album Reviews
Posted on 01 May 2012. Tags: Ane Brun, folk, Genepool Records, It All Starts With One, Jose Gonzalez, Norway, singer/songwriter, Worship
Ane Brun reaching for the top with latest masterpiece, It All Starts With One.
Continue Reading
Posted in Album Reviews
Posted on 01 May 2012. Tags: Broke, Give, Julie Ann Bee, Orangefarben, Sacramento, Sea of Bees, Smile, Team Love Records, Teeth
Sacramento-native, UK-beloved Sea of Bees takes a few steps away from their signature pop-folk sound, but it’s definitely a few steps in a spectacular direction.
Continue Reading
Posted in Album Reviews
Posted on 01 May 2012. Tags: Brooklyn, Electronic, Experimental, Genesis, Germany, Indie, light asylum, Mexican Summer, punk, Shallow Tears
Light Asylum's debut album sizzles and burns with electronic haze and compelling vocal explorations from Shannon Funchess.
Continue Reading
Posted in Album Reviews
Posted on 01 May 2012. Tags: Adventures In Your Own Backyard, Domino Record Company, ethereal, folk, Indie, Into Giants, montreal, orchestral, Patrick Watson
Patrick Watson's band Patrick Watson attempt to reach dizzying experimental heights on their latest album with ethereal, but often lackluster results.
Continue Reading
Posted in Album Reviews
Posted on 01 May 2012. Tags: Black Crow, folk, Greylag, Ninth Street Opus, Portland, rock, The Only Way To Kill You, Tiger
Greylag's minimal use of instruments helps keep their debut EP clean, light, and just a tad bit raw.
Continue Reading
Posted in Album Reviews
Posted on 01 May 2012. Tags: Amps for Christ, Bon Iver, From Oatmeal To Buttermilk, modest mouse, New York, Phish, Radiohead, Shrimper, woods
Experimental, lo-fi, and still a lot of fun? Woods has it!
Continue Reading
Posted in Album Reviews