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Album Reviews
Album Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: COIN – How Will You Know If You Never Try
COIN arrived with their debut self-titled album two years ago, bolstering an infectiously catchy single with “Fingers Crossed.” Two years…
ALBUM REVIEW: Pure Comedy by Father John Misty
Acclaimed singer-songwriter/notorious internet troll Father John Misty (Josh Tillman) has an inclination towards daring statements. His unpredictable antics are the antithesis…
EP REVIEW: The Shapes by Miami Horror
Melbourne’s Miami Horror have been selling their slick and fashionable “indietronica” since the release of their 2010 debut Illumination, a…
On Radar: Vaureen – Violence EP
Vaureen is a trio from Brooklyn, NY, and they are pretty good. But that’s not the point. The point…
On Radar: Miss Ohio – White Hot
Miss Ohio finds itself in esteemed company. Some have compared them to the alt-country of Wilco without the artiness. They…
ALBUM REVIEW: Thirsty – Albatross
UK’s Thirsty puts out really good music. When you mix former members of the notorious rock band The Quireboys, with…
ALBUM REVIEW: Green Day – Revolution Radio
Little did they know it then, but Green Day would eventually give birth to a new genre of music dubbed “pop-punk”, and…
Album Review: Phantogram – Three
Phantogram released a new album named “Three.” The name suits the duo perfectly as the name Phantogram is derivative of…
Album Review: Tycho – Epoch
It’s very hard to find a good ambient, downtempo album that you can sit back and unwind. In 2014 Tycho…
ON RADAR: Almanac Mountain – Cryptoseismology
Almanac Mountain is an extremely remote peak in the forests of Maine. It is also the moniker of a band…
ALBUM REVIEW: Beach Slang – A Loud Bash of Teenage Feelings
Beach Slang is a punk band from, the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, PA. The band brings an energetic mix…
ON-RADAR: dINMachine – The Opposite of Unity
diNMachine is a collective of musicians hailing from the musical bio dome of New York City. Driven by composer Michael…
ALBUM REVIEW: Glass Animals – How To Be A Human Being
Glass Animals has a unique blend of styles which across many genres. One of their most influential undertones is Trip-Hop…
ON-RADAR: The Grand Undoing – Sparks Rain Down from the Lights of Love
I love music that sets open spaces on fire. David Bowie would do that. He would take something completely original…
ON-RADAR: The Tigerlillies – 123456 EP
Garage Rock is alive and well in Ohio. The Tigerlillies bring their post-punk anthems of cotton candy with bloody stems…
ALBUM REVIEW: ZHU – GenerationWhy
Hot off the press! ZHU has dropped his debut album called GenerationWhy. Who is Zhu? He’s a Chinese-American electronic genius…
ALBUM REVIEW: DINOSAUR JR. – GIVE A GLIMPSE OF WHAT YER NOT
When people think of the pioneers of alternative and indie rock they tend to focus their energy on Sonic Youth…
ALBUM REVIEW: Shura – Nothing’s Real
Most debut albums are produced without any artistic restriction from major record labels. Without corporate control, the artist can create…
ON-RADAR: Chace Releases Debut EP
If you are looking for something fresh that your friends haven’t heard of, here’s your gem- Destination. Destination is the…
ALBUM REVIEW: MSTRKRFT – OPERATOR
The Canadian duo MSTRKRFT certainly outdid themselves with their newest album Operator. Since 2005, Jesse Keeler and Al-P, the creators…
ALBUM REVIEW: Dreamers – This Album Does Not Exist
Brooklyn, New York’s Dreamers are here to make your day brighter. The trio play smart, sunshiny, pop, and are unapologetic…
ALBUM REVIEW: The Hunna – 100
When a band shuts themselves from the world to spend time together honing their craft and sound they can create…
ON-RADAR: Dan Lipton – Breathing In
Dan Lipton’s nomadic wanderings are the heart and soul of his new record Breathing In. The album was recorded in…
ON-RADAR: Wonky Tonk – Stuff We Leave Behind
Country and Punk Music are natural cousins, however unnatural that sounds. Both come from an underground, rebellious, music of the…
ALBUM REVIEW: Bat For Lashes – The Bride
The Bride by Bat For Lashes is the newest theatrical concept album, set to be released on July 1, 2016.…
ALBUM REVIEW: Gooch Palms – Introverted Extroverts
Gooch Palms are all about dichotomy. Two homes: Necastle, Australia and Los Angeles. The band is made up of one…
ALBUM REVIEW: RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS – GETAWAY
Red Hot Chili Peppers have been under the bridge, or radar, since their 2011 album release I’m With You but…
ON RADAR: Told Slant – ‘Going By’ Album Review
Told Slant comes from the mind of Felix Walworth who lovingly refers to the band’s music as “bedroom punk”,…
Top 15 Fabulous Red Hot Chili Peppers Classics
There is not much more one can say about The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Their sound is like no other…
ON RADAR: Ships Have Sailed – Whispers EP
Ships Have Sailed are known for their pop savvy earworms unleashed in epic force on 2015’s record Moodswings. The Los…
ALBUM REVIEW: MANDARIN DYNASTY – FEEDBACK TIME
In late 2015 Mandarin Dynasty released their third album named Feedback Time. The band, formed in California by Mike Sherk…
ALBUM REVIEW: KRISTIN KONTROL — X-Communicate
Kristin Kontrol is the latest incarnation of Dee Dee—aka Kristin Welchez—of Dum Dum Girls. Her current identity recalls the decade…
ALBUM REVIEW: Catfish and The Bottlemen – The Ride
Remember the term Brit-Pop….. OK, I’m not a fan of that term, however, the bands and songs that came from…
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