Review: Cursive – I Am Gemini (2012)
Heavy. I Am Gemini is a chunky record for Cursive in terms of sound and content behind the concept of Cassius and Pollock, two twins reunited and the ensuing infernal con
REVIEW: A LULL – CONFETTI (2011)
Imagine hearing a new band for the first time, becoming glued to the sheer visual experience before your eyes that complements the sonic vibrations rattling away in your ears like
REVIEW: YOUNG MAGIC – MELT (2012)
After four single releases in 2011, Brooklyn based Young Magic is ready to release their first LP Melt on February 14th via Carpark Records. The album includes seven new
REVIEW: BUSDRIVER – BEAUS$EROS (2012)
Way back before fall of 2003, I couldn’t be caught dead listening to rap or anything resembling a beat with words put to it. What was the point of it? Musically, there was no tec
Review: Bon Iver – Bon Iver (2011)
A few months ago, I made a promise: I would listen to Bon Iver’s self-titled album as it was “meant to be heard,” stoned and surrounded by good friends. I take drunken d
REVIEW: THE LONELY FOREST – ARROWS (2011)
The Lonely Forest is a band that is trying to defy their moniker and break out. In the past year, they have played festivals and been featured on prominent tours (openin
CONCERT REVIEW: HE’S MY BROTHER SHE’S MY SISTER AT OLD ROCK HOUSE (ST. LOUIS)
Scarlet Tanager (St. Louis, MO) and He’s My Brother She’s My Sister (Los Angeles, CA)January 29th, 2012Old Rock House in St. Louis, Missouri 8:00 PM; St. Lo
REVIEW: CLOUD NOTHINGS – ATTACK ON MEMORY (2012)
It’s difficult to compare Cloud Nothings that released the self titled 2011 record to Cloud Nothings that released Attack On Memory just a year later. Their previ
REVIEW: LINDSTRØM – SIX CUPS OF REBEL (2012)
Norwegian electronic musician Lindstrøm is back with his second studio album Six Cups of Rebel. This time, the album has 7 tracks- more than twice the number of the 3 i