Joyce Manor – “Never Hungover Again” – ALBUM REVIEW
Joyce Manor “Never Hungover Again” Pop punk is one of the most hated genres in the modern musical scope, and rightfully so. Most of the time, it feels like emo’s … Continue reading
52 Hertz – “Somnolence” – EP REVIEW
52 Hertz “Somnolence” Let me tell you something, folks. The emo revival is not exclusive to the United States. It has spread to Europe! 52 Hertz, named after the so-called … Continue reading
La Roux – “Trouble in Paradise” – ALBUM REVIEW
La Roux “Trouble in Paradise” Reinventing synthpop is tricky business. Most of the best synthpop acts flourished and burned out in the 80s, so trying to revamp it is both … Continue reading
Shlohmo & Jeremih – “No More” – MIXTAPE/EP REVIEW
Shlohmo & Jeremih “No More” Shlohmo is one of America’s most accomplished producers of the past few years. His melodic style has led him to considerable fame in the indie-electronic … Continue reading
Lazer/Wulf – “The Beast of Left and Right” – ALBUM REVIEW
Lazer/Wulf “The Beast of Left and Right” I tend to be of the belief that progressive rock and progressive metal are both exercises in pretentiousness. Bands like Tool, Rush, and … Continue reading
United Nations – “The Next Four Years” – ALBUM REVIEW
United Nations “The Next Four Years” At the center of one of the most controversial punk groups of the past decade is Geoff Rickly, lead singer of now defunct post-hardcore … Continue reading
Rise Against – “The Black Market” – ALBUM REVIEW
Rise Against “The Black Market” I have a confession to make. There was a time during middle school and early high school where I liked Rise Against. How could I … Continue reading
Morrissey – “World Peace Is None of Your Business” – ALBUM REVIEW
Morrissey “World Peace Is None of Your Business” You may have heard of a small-time singer called Morrissey. He’s a bit under the radar, but maybe a bit of info … Continue reading
Wolves in the Throne Room – “Celestite” – ALBUM REVIEW
Wolves in the Throne Room “Celestite” Wolves in the Throne Room is, or used to be, one of the groups at the vanguard of the American black metal movement. Before … Continue reading
Sia – “1000 Forms of Fear” – ALBUM REVIEW
Sia “1000 Forms of Fear” Australian pop singer Sia sounds like a mix between Lorde, Adele, and Lily Allen. Except, she was around before any of us knew any of … Continue reading
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