Bombadil: Tarpits And Canyonlands
The re-release of Bombadil’s first full-length album, Tarpits And Canyonlands, is a variety of indie folk rock tracks, with both worldly and minimal instrumentation that delve into a variety of relatable is...
Somos: Temple Of Plenty
Listening to this record, the words "pop punk" emerge blatantly throughout, yet they never manage to capture more than half of this band’s sound. At its core, the album is exactly that— short, punchy altern...
Tenn Runnings: NOW
For a few years, Japan’s Teen Runnings have quietly been behind some of the catchiest and dreamiest pop to be found anywhere. Led by mastermind Shota Kaneko, their sugary sweet music is in line with followe...
The Senators: Harsher Than Whisky, Sweeter Than Wine
Introducing a heartwarming sound that captivates listeners with the passionate qualities of bliss and simplicity, the Phoenix, Arizona-based folk quartet The Senators made a breathtaking first impression wi...
DoublePlusGood: You Can Master Life
There is a belief that life is something to figure out and that success is formulaic. Of course, as we pick up on what sort of things to avoid over time and learn other lessons, there is no right way to liv...
Speak: Pedals
The first half of Speak’s sophomore release, Pedals, is full of heavy dance and electronic music influences, including some beats and sounds that sound like they belong from Kanye West’s Yeezus. However, th...
Half-Handed Cloud: Flying Scroll Flight Control
Sufjan Stevens collaborator John Ringhofer, the man behind Half-Handed Cloud, seemed to have dropped off the face of the planet after the 2010 release of album As Stowaways In Cabinets Of Surf, We Live-Out ...
Cancers: Fatten The Leeches
20 years ago, grunge rock had its spotlight moment. Grunge didn’t stop at music; it had its own distinguishable fashion and attitude. It was influential to say the least. As time continued and things change...
Cocksure: TVMALSV
Lovers of old-school industrial who are waiting for a modern, novel reinterpretation of their genre will find TVMALSV by the irreverent band Cocksure to be right up their proverbial alley. Brainchild of Chr...
Woman’s Hour: Conversations
There are certain qualities in music that make you relate musical patterns to specific points in time. If time travel had music set to it, Conversations would play if you were traveling back to the ‘80s. It...
