Reviews

BOOK REVIEW: World Within a Song by Jeff Tweedy

An enjoyable read about the power of songs and the memories (and Rememories) they can conjure like a musical magic trick Jeff Tweedy World Within a Song: Music That Changed My Life and Life That Changed My Music (Dutton) “Autobiographical.” If you know the movie High...

Record Review: Say Hi

Say Hi Um, Uh Oh Seattle, WA “Renaissance man, Renaissance plan” Say Hi, formerly Say Hi To Your Mom, returns with yet another basic syllable-laden album, a follow-up to 2009’s Oohs & Aahs. Um,...

Record Review: The Ruby Spirit

The Ruby Spirit Born Under A Veil Toronto, ON “Dark, whimsical and decidedly rock ‘n’ roll” Zesty and zealous, “Tin Can Bees” starts off The Ruby Spirit’s debut album with a bang. The mind-boggling...

Record Review: Mikey Jukebox

Mikey Jukebox Mikey Jukebox Rochester, NY “Gather ’round the jukebox for some dancing!” Mikey Jukebox, a.k.a. Mike James, formerly of NY band Longwave (amongst others), debuts his solo project - an...

Record Review: Love in Stockholm

Love in Stockholm A King's Ransom Allston, MA “Funky and stylish debut from Boston rockers” Words that come to mind after listening to this album definitely include funky and stylish. From the...

Record Review: Julius C

Julius C Ok, Ok New York, NY “Et Tu B?” Self-described as “a story of love, loss, and self discovery,” Julius C’s Ok, Ok is not as melodramatic as the name would imply.  A largely up-tempo...

Record Review: Johnny Hi-Fi

Johnny Hi-Fi Love Sold Me Out Oakland, CA “Heralding back to an era of catchy pop alternatives” A rich history precedes today’s Johnny Hi-Fi. The Oakland alternative pop band has toured across the...

Record Review: Invisible Hand

Invisible Hand Invisible Hand Charlottesville, VA “A year’s worth of emotion, a year in the making” Indie rock group Invisible Hand, the one-time side project of Adam Smith, has been touring for the...

Record Review: HoneyChild

HoneyChild Nearer The Earth Los Angeles, CA “Strong vocals and indie charm” Los Angeles folk rockers HoneyChild kick off debut album Nearer The Earth with “The Father,” a longing ballad about love...