BRANDON’S TOP ALBUMS OF 2023
10. Wild Nothing – Hold Here Jack Tatum emulates the sophisti-pop sounds of artists like Paul Weller’s The Style Council (Weller was formerly in the Jam and also has an exc
Album Review: Jen Cloher: I Am The River, The River Is Me (2023)
An Unapologetic affirmation of themselves that from the opening song shines all the way through. The album delivers a firm YET soFt-spoken ANTHEM OF RESILIENCE that echoes deep and
REVIEW: THE STROKES – THE NEW ABNORMAL (2020)
The Strokes have always been indebted to the New York bands that came before them. The city is ground zero for the founding of numerous musical movements and has been claimed to be
REVIEW: TRIVIUM – WHAT THE DEAD MEN SAY (2020)
Time to dust off my review skills for this year’s new Trivium album What the Dead Men Say, which comes out in 10 days on April 24th. I’ve got no concerts to go to and
BRANDON’S TOP ALBUMS OF 2019
10. Julian Lynch – Rat’s Spit The Madison via New York ethnomusicologist offers his first solo work since joining Real Estate. The new role brings clarity to his
DAN’S TOP ALBUMS OF 2018
2018 had just begun, and now it’s the final day of the year. I often approach the end of the year with a melancholy mood towards how quickly the time goes by. But there really sh
LUCAS’ TOP ALBUMS OF 2018
10. Dividing Eden – Giants Gotta add in a little bit of local flair! These guys from up here in Minnesota have quickly earned a spot of mine for favorite local ban
REVIEW: ARCTIC MONKEYS – TRANQUILITY BASE HOTEL & CASINO (2018)
One of the biggest rock bands in the world is set to release one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year, and Alex Turner doesn’t want to talk about it. Outside of a ha
DAN’S TOP ALBUMS OF 2017
Just me, or are the years racking up? Too cold to dwell on it now. A few thoughts on the albums I liked and listened to often in the past year. Best of luck in 2018, Happy New Year