Lesley Daunt

Using Gratefulness to Reframe Your Definition of Success

A few months ago, my life’s work was finally realized. One random weekday afternoon just driving down the road -- out of nowhere I realized… holy shit, I’m successful. Just like that. A life changing realization as boring and meaningless as it sounds. After more than...
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Record Review: Young Orchids

by | Feb 1, 2011 |

Young Orchids Afterglow Atlanta, GA “Vivid collage of indie, doo-wop, punk, and rock” What stands out most about Young Orchids’ debut release is that it doesn’t sound like a first album. The...

Record Review: Yo Soybean

by | Feb 1, 2011 |

Yo Soybean Manifest Blasphemy Athens, GA Yo Soybean brings youthful angst to traditional folk sounds on its new self-released Manifest Blasphemy. Lyrically centered, the songs highlight front man...

Record Review: White Hinterland

by | Feb 1, 2011 |

White Hinterland Eidolon Portland, OR "Celestial pop companion” Portland duo White Hinterland is back with Eidolon, the ancient Greek word for a ghostly reincarnation. The songs on this album are...

Record Review: The Division

by | Feb 1, 2011 |

The Division Embrace Poquoson, VA "Embracing melody and brutality" The Division experiments with different sounds and vocals in their debut album Embrace. The alternative metal album includes...

Record Review: Tennis

by | Feb 1, 2011 |

Tennis Cape Dory Denver, CO “Love-tinged seafaring lo-fi pop” Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley met while studying philosophy in college, where the two vowed to sell their collective belongings and...

Record Review: Susan Werner

by | Feb 1, 2011 |

Susan Werner Kicking The Beehive Chicago, IL “Stirring up trouble where she can” Fans of folk staple Susan Werner might double-check their disc when first placing Kicking The Beehive in the stereo....

Record Review: Smoke or Fire

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Smoke or Fire The Speakeasy Richmond, VA “Poetic, Political, Punk” When the words “Fat Wreck” and “Speakeasy” are found on an album, sophomoric antics in a backroom bar come to mind. But Fat Wreck...

Record Review: Smith Westerns

by | Feb 1, 2011 |

Smith Westerns Dye It Blonde Chicago, IL “Youthful band creates complex sounds” Smith Westerns combine innocence and freshness of youth on their sophomore release Dye It Blonde. With glam and pop...

Record Review: Rachel Goodrich

by | Feb 1, 2011 |

Rachel Goodrich Rachel Goodrich Miami, FL “A joyful, lo-fi carnival” On this self-titled release, Goodrich demonstrates brilliance and wisdom beyond her age. Full of creative spunk and witty spark,...