Album Review: My Morning Jacket – The Waterfall Amanda "The Bearded Lady" Best·May 6, 2015The Waterfall is a cohesive, refocused work from My Morning Jacket and is continued proof of their ability to consistently redefine their sound. Album Reviews·2 mins read
Album Review: Spoon – They Want My Soul Amanda "The Bearded Lady" Best·August 6, 2014Spoon is a classic band. So, we won't call They Want My Soul a comeback- we will call it a reawakening.Album Reviews·2 mins read
Record Review: Black Books – S/T Amanda "The Bearded Lady" Best·October 7, 2013During my early 20’s, I grew quite familiar with and fond of Pink Floyd’s entire catalog of music....Album ReviewsNew Jams·1 min read
Record Review: Arctic Monkeys – AM Amanda "The Bearded Lady" Best·September 12, 2013In 2006 when the Arctic Monkeys released their debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m...Album Reviews·2 mins read
Record Review: Vampire Weekend – Modern Vampires in the City Amanda "The Bearded Lady" Best·May 14, 2013For fans of and anyone even vaguely familiar with Vampire Weekend, the maturity of their latest album, Modern...Album Reviews·3 mins read
Coachella 2013 Preview Amanda "The Bearded Lady" Best·April 10, 2013‘Tis the season for music festivals and the summer begins with one of North America’s most predominant, the...Concert ReviewsFestival CoverageOpinionRants·4 mins read
Record Review: Jim James – Regions of Light and Sound of God Amanda "The Bearded Lady" Best·January 31, 2013In 2009, Jim James released an EP of George Harrison covers entitled, Tribute To – his own homage to...Album ReviewsMusic·2 mins read
My Morning Jacket – The Twilight Concert Series (Pioneer Park) SLC, UT 08/02/12 Amanda "The Bearded Lady" Best·September 18, 2012In May of this year, an impressive lineup for Salt Lake City’s Twilight Concert Series was announced. Beach...Concert Reviews·4 mins read
Record Review: Purity Ring – Shrines Amanda "The Bearded Lady" Best·July 30, 2012Amanda Best reviews Shrines the magical debut album from Purity Ring. The Canadian due of Megan James and Corin Roddickuo take us on a whimsical journey.Album Reviews·2 mins read
Record Review: Best Coast – The Only Place Amanda "The Bearded Lady" Best·July 11, 2012Beginning in mid-May, I began attempting with a certain difficulty to derive some of Best Coast’s signature sunshine...Album Reviews·3 mins read
