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Record Review: Young Orchids
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...
Record Review: Yo Soybean
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...
Record Review: White Hinterland
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...
Record Review: We Were The States
We Were The States Rasa Murfreesboro, TN “Scattered across the map…” We Were The States are all over the map. Their blend of indie rock...
Record Review: The Division
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...
Record Review: Tennis
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...
Record Review: Susan Werner
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...
Record Review: Smoke or Fire
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...
Record Review: Smith Westerns
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...
Record Review: Rachel Goodrich
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...
