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 hooks listeners from the start. I Am the River, the River Is Me is a beautiful record. It delivers a mature and confide
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 photograph, so this release has been one carrot at the end of a stick guiding me through this tough quarantine. I’m g
REVIEW: KINGS OF LEON – MECHANICAL BULL (2013)
“We are people’s favorite band. F—ing play like it.” Kings of Leon lead singer and guitarist Caleb Followill can be seen offering those heavy words of motivation on the 2011 Kings of Leon documentary, “Talihina Sky.” The band is in the studio, seemingly working on the&nbs
REVIEW: OKKERVIL RIVER – THE SILVER GYMNASIUM (2013)
Will Sheff knows how to tell a story. The Okkervil River band leader has written thoughtful, in-depth, well-rounded and compelling tunes along with a rotating cast of band members for 15 years now. Okkervil River songs are often times character driven, with Sheff seamlessly portraying indi
REVIEW: THE FATTY ACIDS – BOLÉRO (2013)
Today we welcome our newest contributor, Brandon Kenney! Brandon has previously written for Emmie Music Magazine, and has also played music with Nuclear Woods and Julian Lynch, as well as studied under Richard Davis. He majored in Agricultural and Applied Economics at UW-Madison and is hoping one da
Review: The Strokes – Comedown Machine (2013)
Where would American rock ‘n’ roll be today without The Strokes? Say what you want about them, but is rock music not better off today because of them? Yes, those prep school kids from affluent families who decided to form the New York band back in 1998. I was in junior high in 1998 and the
Review: Solvents – Ghetto Moon (2013)
“Are You Gonna Wait For Love To Leave?” is the second track on Solvents’ latest album, Ghetto Moon, and it’s by no means a song you come across every day. In fact, if you did hear it today or tomorrow or next week, it may very well stop you in your place for a minute or two, [&hell
REVIEW: LOCAL NATIVES – HUMMINGBIRD (2013)
Local Natives have just released their sophomore album, Hummingbird, and we couldn’t be more pleased. It’s been a few years since their debut Gorilla Manor, and the band has been through a lot since then. They parted ways with bassist Andy Hamm in 2011, and in the middle of writin