Sisyphus – “Sisyphus” – ALBUM REVIEW
Sisyphus “Sisyphus” Seems like a match made in indie weirdness heaven, doesn’t it? Serengeti’s oddball hip hop flow, Son Lux’s smooth electro beats, and Sufjan Stevens’ general presence all in … Continue reading
Perfect Pussy – “Say Yes To Love” – ALBUM REVIEW
Perfect Pussy “Say Yes To Love” Straight out of Syracuse, New York comes the blissful noise of the excellently named Perfect Pussy. Here is where noise rock, lo-fi, riot grrrl, … Continue reading
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – “Piñata” – ALBUM REVIEW
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib “Piñata” One of hip-hop’s best all time producers is Madlib. In fact, he’s pretty much the go-to guy if you’re looking for an incredible beat laden … Continue reading
La Dispute – “Rooms of the House” – ALBUM REVIEW
La Dispute “Rooms of the House” For post-hardcore fans, Michigan’s La Dispute is either a blessing or a curse. Some praise the poetic narratives the band often crafts, while others … Continue reading
White Suns – “Totem” – ALBUM REVIEW
White Suns “Totem” Where neo-industrial electronically synthesized noise and no-wave influenced punk rhythms chemically react, White Suns exists. This Brooklyn trio is three albums deep into one of the most … Continue reading
Posture & The Grizzly – “Busch Hymns” – ALBUM REVIEW
Posture & The Grizzly “Busch Hymns” Can you believe that it’s only been like a week since I last reviewed an emo album? Well I wouldn’t tell you about it … Continue reading
Real Estate – “Atlas” – ALBUM REVIEW
Real Estate “Atlas” As much as I dislike referring to other publications in my reviews as, at the end of the day, opinions are just opinions, but is Pitchfork seriously … Continue reading
Nothing – “Guilty of Everything” – ALBUM REVIEW
Nothing “Guilty of Everything” I know what you’re thinking. “Hey, Jakob, I thought Deafheaven released the last shoegaze album that matters! What’s with this ‘Nothing’ band everyone keeps talking about? … Continue reading
The Men – “Tomorrow’s Hits” – ALBUM REVIEW
The Men “Tomorrow’s Hits” So, I don’t know if you guys have noticed, but The Men may be one of the best rock bands of the past few years. Since … Continue reading
The Hotelier – “Home, Like Noplace Is There” – ALBUM REVIEW
The Hotelier “Home, Like Noplace Is There” I’m really liking what 2014 has offered me so far, music-wise. Only two full months have gone by and I’ve heard many albums … Continue reading
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