Fiddlehead – Between the Richness | Embrace Your Feelings Adam P. Newton·May 18, 2021As a music fan who became a music writer during the ‘00s, I heard lots of shit talk...Album ReviewsFeatured·4 mins read
Pikefruit – Inflorescence | Let’s Bend Pop Tropes into New Shapes Adam P. Newton·May 13, 2021When I wrote about Pikefruit back in 2019, I praised this delightful Seattle duo’s willingness to break the...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusic·2 mins read
Mia Joy – Spirit Tamer | The Perks of Evolving Your Tastes Adam P. Newton·May 4, 2021As a kid, my mother always told me that my tastes would change as I got older. I...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusic·3 mins read
Ki Oni – Stay Indoors and Swim | A Glistening Companion for Your Next Quest Adam P. Newton·April 21, 2021How I engage with ambient music differs from most other genres. I can’t have playing in the background...Album ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
Interview with Frankie & His Fingers Adam P. Newton·April 13, 2021In my write-up of Universal Hurt, I reveled in how Frankie & His Fingers frolicked and cavorted with...FeaturedInterviewMusic·6 mins read
Frankie & His Fingers – Universal Hurt | 6 Simple Steps for Successfully Embracing Nostalgia in Your Music Adam P. Newton·March 31, 2021I often reference memory and nostalgia in my writing. It might be a function of getting older. On...Album ReviewsFeatured·6 mins read
Kalbells – Max Heart | The Outspoken Joy of Intentional Artistry Adam P. Newton·March 23, 2021The blurring of genres on Max Heart is so damned effective because Kalbells approaches their work with love, care, and direction.Album ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
Rachika Nayar – Our Hands Against the Dusk | The Appeal of a Good Quest Adam P. Newton·March 15, 2021,As a kid, I was obsessed with the idea of a good quest. This bore out in my...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusic·3 mins read
Tigers Jaw – I Won’t Care How You Remember Me | The Power of Emotional Resonance Adam P. Newton·March 8, 2021As I inch ever closer to 42 years old, I still love discovering new music. But thankfully, I...Album ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
Nona Fernández – The Twilight Zone | The Intersection of Truth, Belief, and Memory Adam P. Newton·March 3, 2021One of my favorite podcasts regularly mentions a concept called “The E Crisis.” Short for “epistemological,” The Trillbillies...FeaturedReview·4 mins read
