Ian Doreian

Midnight Revival EP Atlanta, GA “The idea of ensemble revived” On their debut record, EP, Midnight Revival sounds like an ensemble. In the album’s five tracks, the band forgoes solos, busy hands,...

Melissa Ferrick Still Right Here Boston, MA “A fine entry in a great catalog” On her first studio album in five years, Melissa Ferrick sings, "I don't like being criticized/so please hold your...

Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground Introducing Kay Kay and his Weathered Underground Seattle, WA “Dynamite Introduction” “Is this Animal Collective?” So Seattle group Kay Kay and His Weathered...

James Nagel Soul Company San Francisco, CA “The heartwarming, genuine debut of a gifted singer/songwriter” What is not to love about a musician with a taste for strutting funk-rock riffs and...

The Island Of Misfit Toys Bear Hair Chicago, IL “Well-corrugated dissonance, draped in honesty” Windy City octet Island of Misfit Toys’ latest release, Bear Hair, is a heartfelt folk-rock moodscape...

Fonda Better Days Los Angeles, CA “Sparkling, shimmering, dreamy shoegazer” A gorgeous look into current shoegaze music, Fonda provides a sparkling gem of sound and scope. It’s nice to have a small...

Endless Wave Notes From the Compound Boston, MA “Bringing shoegaze to the non-believers” Although Boston’s Endless Wave have been getting a lot of attention as a shoegaze band, it wouldn’t be...