Album Reviews“Mercy” by Active Child
June 16. 2015 | By Jamie Lynn

“Mercy” by Active Child

Four years later, Active Child’s second full length LP, Mercy finally showed up. It was worth the wait, but let’s not do that again.

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Album Reviews“Vol. 4” by Dog Party
June 16. 2015 | By Wayne Jessup

“Vol. 4” by Dog Party

Dog Party is back with Vol. 4, another brutally efficient salvo from the Sacramento punk duo.

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Album Reviews“You’re Going to Make It” by Mates of State
June 16. 2015 | By Samuel Hernandez

“You’re Going to Make It” by Mates of State

Mates of State bring only the hits for the You’re Going To Make It EP.

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Album Reviews“More Faithful” by No Joy
June 09. 2015 | By Mayumi Okamoto

“More Faithful” by No Joy

No Joy exudes confidence at its most intimate moments throughout the band’s latest release, More Faithful.

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Album Reviews“In Colour” by Jamie xx
June 02. 2015 | By Mayumi Okamoto

“In Colour” by Jamie xx

Jamie xx ventures out on his own on In Colour and solidifies his status as a musical journeyman who can do it all.

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Album Reviews“Before the World Was Big” by Girlpool
June 02. 2015 | By Wayne Jessup

“Before the World Was Big” by Girlpool

Girlpool moves forward by looking back, laying out the arc of their journey on the intimate and moving debut LP Before The World Was Big.

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Album Reviews“Pathology” by Trails and Ways
June 02. 2015 | By Samuel Hernandez

“Pathology” by Trails and Ways

Trails and Ways finds success on Pathology, smooth R&B electro pop with nothing lost in translation.

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Album Reviews“Multi-Love” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
May 26. 2015 | By Nori Bell-Bhuiyan

“Multi-Love” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Multi-Love is a fast moving, feel-good funk album – but with an underlying sadness and contemplativeness.

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