Benjamin Ricci

BOOK REVIEW: Patch & Tweak with Moog

When we received Patch & Tweak in the mail, all work in the office stopped for about an hour – the true sign of any engrossing work. And P&W, at least for the synth nerds out there, is as engrossing as it gets. The overall arc of the book is pretty...

Record Review: Ghost and the City

Ghost and the City Sazerac Oakland, CA “A haunting, yet seductive taste of the modern jazz world” It’s not very often you come across a musical collaboration as grandiose and theatrical as Ghost and...

Record Review: Generationals

Generationals Actor-Caster New Orleans, LA “A great, eclectic summer album” Even if the name Generationals isn’t ringing any bells, you’ve probably heard them play before. Whether they’re droning...

Record Review: Garrett Thornton

Garrett Thornton Salt of the Earth State Line, MS “Garrett Thornton goes it alone, almost” Salt of the Earth, the debut solo release from Garrett Thornton, didn't come out of some fancy studio using...

Record Review: Fruit Bats

Fruit Bats Tripper Chicago, IL “The destination is unknown, but the adventure is in the journey there” Chicago based indie rockers, Fruit Bats, are back like clockwork with their fifth full-length...

Record Review: The Earth is a Man

The Earth is a Man The Earth is a Man Chicago, IL “Refreshing math-rock updated for the lyric-driven scene” Sometimes lyrics aren’t necessary to make a melodically inspiring record. Chicago-based...

VINYL OF THE MONTH: Dom

Dom Family of Love EP Worcester, MA “Sunburned indie-pop with an edge” Dom wastes no time getting right into the throws of good music with Family of Love EP. The Worcester, MA natives are another...

Record Review: The Demos

The Demos Lovely Rochester, NY “The soundtrack for a sunny summer afternoon” Lovely is certainly an appropriate title for The Demos’ latest album. This collection of light and breezy power-pop songs...