Deafheaven Succeeds on Leaving Sunbather Behind
Deafheaven's New Bermuda is a totally different concept and should not be held to the same standards as Sunbather. New Bermuda leaves me hungry for more.
Album Reviews
Album Review: Janet Jackson – Unbreakable
Unbreakable is neither a career misstep, nor is it a redefining moment. Despite the misfires, it still shows that Janet Jackson still has something to say.
The Resurgence of Jazz in 2015
Just this year alone, four records have shown the different ways jazz can be relevant, or at least continue to find an audience in 2015, explains M. Milner.
Album Review: Wild Throne – Harvest Of Darkness
Wild Throne’s energy is highly contagious and I am convinced that Harvest of Darkness will top a lot of personal Albums Of The Year lists year for 2015.
Album Review: Soilwork – The Ride Majestic
The Ride Majestic is what you'd expect from new Soilwork: Insanely catchy at points, nearly poppy, with enough to remind everyone that they're still metal.
Album Review: Dungen – Allas Sak
Is Dungen's Allas Sak a psychedelic rock album? Or, is Allas Sak a sensitive folk record? Kevin doesn't know. Either way its a temporary listen.
Album Review: Lana Del Rey – Honeymoon
Lana Del Rey's proverbial Honeymoon of established popularity is over and all the listener is left with is a bland tapestry of predictable pillow talk.
Album Review: Immortal Bird – Empress/Abscess
Immortal Bird lists burning bridges and holding grudges as influences for which makes sense. There is some serious venom in the music on Empress/Abscess.
Twenty One Pilots: Puppets of a Soulless Music Industry
If you believe that Twenty One Pilots are anything but puppets of a soulless music industry then Mediocre At Best may be the album of the year for you.
Record Review: Kuedo – Assertion of a Surrounding Presence
Kuedo's Assertion of a Surrounding Presence may only be 7 tracks long, but it’s ability to make you feel like you’re in a totally different world.