Benjamin Ricci

For California Duo Brijean, Feelings Are Best Sorted Out On the Dance Floor

Oakland-based duo Brijean is a perfect example of the kind of group that could only be a product of our times. Started in 2018 as a side project of percussionist Brijean Murphy and bass player Doug Stuart, the collaboration initially sought, among other things, to...
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Chris McFarland

by | Sep 27, 2012 |

Beauty and Undertow Brooklyn, NY (End Up Records) “Haunting, powerful melodies. Emotions spill with indie acoustic rock” “Time for Us” begins with the beauty of sultry acoustic guitars, blending in...

Chantilly

by | Sep 27, 2012 |

The Up to the Moon EP Brooklyn, NY (Self-released) “An acoustic curtsey for the pained at heart” Brooklyn-based songstress Chantilly’s latest EP bares a blend of gentle chords and post-pity poetry...

Buffalo Killers

by | Sep 27, 2012 |

Dig. Sow. Love. Grow. Cincinnati, OH (Alive Records) “Ohio band waves their freak-flag high while keeping things concise” This is a band that’s bound to have some killer vinyl at home. Started by a...

Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy

by | Sep 27, 2012 |

Now Here’s My Plan Louisville, KY (Drag City Records) “Re-imagining past singles into expansive, rambling Americana jams” It has been a restless year for Louisville, KY native Will Oldham (AKA:...

Ape School

by | Sep 27, 2012 |

Junior Violence Philadelphia, PA (Hometapes) "Ambitious, ferocious and hook-filled acid pop" Philadelphia’s Michael Johnson (the man behind Ape School) has a thing for the avant-garde. Working with...

Allah-Las

by | Sep 27, 2012 |

Allah-Las Los Angeles, CA (Innovative Leisure Records) “A scenic wander through the Golden State” Summer albums never stay around long, but Los Angeles’ Allah-Las have crafted a summer album for the...