Indie Rock
Quick Recap: Death Cab for Cutie Live in Boston
The mordant emotionalism that Ben Gibbard possesses is unlike any other musician of his time. His lyrics are a sharp mix of desire and frustration;...
VINYL OF THE MONTH: Marshmallow Coast – “Vangelis Rides Again”
VINYL OF THE MONTH Marshmallow Coast Vangelis Rides Again Athens, GA (Self-released) “Chilled guitar-based dream pop to haunt your late nights…” Listening to the new...
Album review: The Waterfall by My Morning Jacket
The Waterfall by My Morning Jacket ATO/Capital Produced by: Jim James & Tucker Martine www.MyMorningJacket.com On their 7th studio production Louisville-based My Morning Jacket continues to...
VINYL OF THE MONTH: The Fireworks – “Switch Me On”
VINYL OF THE MONTH The Fireworks Switch Me On Brighton & London, UK (Shelflife Records) “Wall-o-Noisepop masterpiece…” Switch Me On by The Fireworks Cut to...
MUST LISTEN: the one and only PPL MVR
the one and only PPL MVR EP Hometown: Unknown (Elektra) The one and only PPL MVR delivers a sound as untamed as the “original species”...
LISTEN NOW: Pile – “You’re Better Than This” PLUS Review
Pile You’re Better Than This Boston, MA (Exploding in Sound Records) You're Better Than This by pile The Boston head-smasher four piece has proven to...
LISTEN NOW: The Hiders – “Totem”
The Hiders Totem Cincinnati, OH (Self-released) Totem by The Hiders After a decade playing together, The Hiders have long figured out their strengths: splendid harmonies;...
WATCH: Will Butler Live on Letterman PLUS Our Review of “Policy”
Will Butler Policy Montreal, QC (Merge Records) Capturing a blend of gritty art-pop, sadcore sensibilities and indie joy, this breakout LP is a bombastic, yet heartfelt...
REVIEW: Sleater-Kinney “No Cities To Love” PLUS Full Album Stream
Sleater-Kinney No Cities To Love Olympia, WA (Sub Pop) Sleater Kinney originally formed in Olympia, WA in 1994 and quickly began turning heads in the...
REVIEW: Father John Misty – “I Love You, Honeybear” PLUS Full Album Stream
Father John Misty I Love You, Honeybear Seattle, WA (Sub Pop) I Love You, Honeybear is Joshua Tillman’s second effort under the moniker Father John...
