New Music and Video

Reviews of new music, video, concerts and music festivals.

Finding Strength After Tragedy: A Conversation with MorganEve Swain

“Being the leader for a band was definitely not anything I ever thought I would be doing,” says MorganEve Swain, lead singer of The Huntress and Holder of Hands, whose debut album Avalon was released in September.  Swain may not have anticipated taking the helm of a...
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Record Review: Marc Robillard

by | Mar 28, 2011 |

Marc Robillard Left London Halifax, NS “Brutally honest but beautifully done” Left London is Marc Robillard’s tribute to the city, and what a city it must be to have inspired such a soulful and...

Record Review: The Globes

by | Mar 28, 2011 |

The Globes Future Self Seattle/Spokane, WA “Electronically vibrant and edgy” Right out of the gate, The Globes explode, delivering a montage of artistic energy. The songs are punchy, exciting and...

Record Review: Fleeting Trance

by | Mar 28, 2011 |

Fleeting Trance Charm Oakland, CA “Entertaining exploration and appreciation of styles” On their third effort, Fleeting Trance explores Americana, folk, punk and reggae.  Experimental without ever...

Record Review: David Bazan

by | Mar 28, 2011 |

David Bazan Strange Negotiations Seattle, WA "Near-perfect fusion of lyrical content and musicianship" More of the same is definitely not a bad thing when it is coming from a songwriter as...

Record Review: Chixdiggit

by | Mar 28, 2011 | ,

Chixdiggit Safeways Here We Come Calgary, AB “Delightfully delirious pop-punk for prom queens” In 1990, Chixdiggit started by selling t-shirts for a fake band who didn't even own instruments. The...

Record Review: Brown Recluse

by | Mar 28, 2011 |

Brown Recluse Evening Tapestry Philadelphia, PA “Blissful and syrupy magic that is actually listenable” Since the release of their Soft Skin EP in 2009, Brown Recluse’s music has taken on a more...

Record Review: Abacinate

by | Mar 28, 2011 | ,

Abacinate Genesis Keansburg, NJ “Abacinate (verb) - To blind with red hot metal”   There’s something toxic in New Jersey’s water supply. Not only did it create Snooki, it also spawned...