REVIEW: OLD EARTH – A LOW PLACE AT THE OLD PLACE (2012)
Despite the musical vibe of some of our more high-profile, bearded singer-songwriters, Wisconsin isn’t just a bleak and lonely land of secluded log cabins. We can be a happy, interactive bunch— a beer, a brat and a Packers win can remedy a lot around here. But when you record a
REVIEW: FIELD REPORT – FIELD REPORT (2012)
The depth of the Midwest is astounding. From the hidden gem of a waterfall in the Twin Cities to the abrupt “the region is only flat” contradiction that is southwestern Wisconsin when you head towards Iowa down 151, those who explore will be surprised by a subtle treasure. To limit this to geogr
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 deals unusually seriously, so when the album came out, I held out on listening until the afternoon where all the proper f