Slade Baird

81355 (aka Bless): Indy Hip-Hop Heads Unite Their DIY Roots

Founded by three of Indianapolis’ brightest talents, 81355 (pronounced Bless) includes hip-hop pioneers Sirius Blvck, Oreo Jones & David Moose Adamson. Upon formation, the group quickly signed to 37d03d, the record label founded by Justin Vernon, Aaron Dessner,...

Record Review: The War on Drugs

The War On Drugs Slave Ambient Philadelphia, PA “A starry-eyed reach toward greatness” It’s hard to be retro and refreshing, simple and complex, straightforward and ambiguous. In this same vein, The...

Record Review: The Rapture

The Rapture In The Grace of Your Love New York, NY “Intense grooves and forlorn vocals” The Rapture’s In The Grace of Your Love is their third full-length album and first in five years....

Record Review: Rose Polenzani

Rose Polenzani The Rabbit Somerville, MA “Songs like prayers” With a voice that could sing the devil to sleep, and an unparalleled ear for melody and harmony, it’s no surprise that Rose Polenzani's...

Record Review: Shantell Ogden

Shantell Ogden Stories Behind Songs Nashville, TN Ogden’s Stories Behind Songs is a leap forward from her last outing, with a sweet, clear delivery similar to Mindy Smith’s One Moment More and the...