VINYL OF THE MONTH The Cheebacabra Retouched Seattle, WA (Self-released) “Infectious grooves:...
New Music and Video
Reviews of new music, video, concerts and music festivals.
PHOTO GALLERY: Black Signal Live in Cincinnati
Black Signal May 9, 2015 Northside Tavern - Cincinnati, OH Headlining the Northside Tavern and...
PHOTO GALLERY: Jakübi live at Great Scott in Boston
Jakübi live at Great Scott (Allston, MA - 5.28.2015) Melbourne Australia's Jakübi visited Great...
Record Review: Gunslinger
Gunslinger Early Volumes 1 Los Angeles, CA “High energy electronic trance flirts with dub without force feeding bass.” With a name like Gunslinger one might think more along the lines of Clint...
Record Review: Deerhoof
Deerhoof Deerhoof vs. Evil San Francisco, CA “Dissonant guitars and dance freak-outs” The electronic noise freak rock of Deerhoof always seems to march forward and barge into the arms of anyone that...
Record Review: David Lowery
David Lowery The Palace Guards Richmond, VA “Cracker front man’s wit describes overview of life” “After 27 years I have decided it is time,” declared David Lowery, the witty...
Record Review: Christ, Lord
Christ, Lord Magnalia Christi Atlanta, GA “Beautifully ramshackle” Points of light riddle the Atlanta music scene. Tracing one point back, you will find Christ, Lord as the source. With no fewer...
Record Review: The Cave Singers
The Cave Singers No Witch Seattle, WA “A folk step forward” The Cave Singers return, folk goodness and all, with No Witch, an upgraded and more varied follow up to 2009’s comforting Welcome Joy....
VINYL OF THE MONTH: Bunny’s a Swine
Bunny’s A Swine Literal Breakfast Northampton, MA “Tastes like chicken” “Your new favorite band.” That’s what Bunny’s A Swine’s official webpage states. A bold claim if ever there was one. Stream...
Record Review: Borderline Eleven
Borderline Eleven Read Between The Lines Hooksett, NH “NH punks inspire with debut record” A slow starter, Borderline Eleven’s debut album Read Between The Lines will energize listeners with guitar...
Record Review: Bleached Palms
Bleached Palms Festive/Destructive San Francisco, CA “Understated and memorable” Bleached Palms’ latest EP, Festive/Destructive, is a perfect blend of hazy vocals, mellow guitar, and steady...
Record Review: Bella Ruse
Bella Ruse Kuhzoo Minneapolis, MN “Glockenspiel, guitar, and a kazoo, too” Bella Ruse is a two-piece band composed of Kay Gillette and Joseph Barker. Kuhzoo, their latest, wonderfully exemplifies...
Record Review: Beans
Beans End It All Brooklyn, NY “Innovative album from one of hip-hop’s freshest” As seems to be common with his work, Brooklyn-based rapper Beans takes chances without worrying about how he’ll be...