The Afghan Whigs: How Do You Burn? [Album Review]
The Afghan WhigsHow Do You Burn?Royal Cream/BMG [2022] Greg Dulli has led The Afghan Whigs, which originally formed in Cincinnati, through two distinct yet memorable … Read more
Interpol | Spoon: Lights, Camera, Factions Tour 2022 [Concert Review]
Interpol | Spoon w/ Seratones; Lights, Camera, Factions Tour: KEMBA Live!; Columbus, OH; Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Tuesday evening’s outdoor concert was not only a great … Read more
GA-20: Crackdown [Album Review]
GA-20CrackdownColemine/Karma Chief Records [2022] Crackdown is the third LP from blues, roots-rock, and country revival trio GA-20. The album expands on their previous sound and … Read more
Ezra Furman: All Of Us Flames [Album Review]
Ezra FurmanAll Of Us FlamesANTI- [2022] Singer/songwriter Ezra Furman draws the title of her 7th album from the song “Book of Our Names,” a declaration … Read more
The Berries: High Flying Man [Album Review]
The BerriesHigh Flying ManRun For Cover Records [2022] High Flying Man is the third LP by Matt Berry’s pseudo-eponymous project The Berries. The album shows … Read more
The EP Booth: Mdou Moctar | Tropical F*ck Storm | Whippets | Zack Rosen
Welcome to The EP Booth! What is an EP? “An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains … Read more
Gordi: Inhuman (EP) [Album Review]
GordiInhuman (EP)Jagjaguwar [2022] Gordi is the stage name adopted by Sophie Payten, an Australian artist once described as “folktronica,” for her unique mix of simple … Read more
Tall Dwarfs: Unravelled 1981-2002 (Box Set) [Album Review]
Tall DwarfsUnravelled: 1981 – 2002 (Box Set)Merge Records [2022] Curiously, I’ve come across a number of American bands who might have 3 albums in their … Read more
Ben Harper: Bloodline Maintenance [Album Review]
Ben HarperBloodline MaintenanceChrysalis Records [2022] Ben Harper’s longevity as an artist has been enriched by a series of smart collaborations. Known for favoring a Weissenborn … Read more
Cheekface: Too Much To Ask [Album Review]
CheekfaceToo Much To AskSelf-Released [2022] Los Angeles band Cheekface is back quickly with their third album Too Much To Ask and once again it is … Read more
Cass McCombs: Heartmind [Album Review]
Cass McCombsHeartmindANTI- [2022] There are some musical artists who are all heart, they play to the emotions, wear their feelings on their sleeves, seek to … Read more
Ghost Funk Orchestra: Night Walker / Death Waltz [Album Review]
Ghost Funk OrchestraNight Walker/Death WaltzColemine/Karma Chief Records [2022] Before they became firm Fire Note favorites with their first two full-length albums (2019’s Song For Paul … Read more
CLAMM: Care [Album Review]
CLAMMCareChapter Music [2022] Melbourne punk power trio CLAMM have returned with a sophomore release in Care that is their most fierce and confident effort to … Read more
Dawes: Misadventures Of Doomscroller [Album Review]
DawesMisadventures Of DoomscrollerRounder Records [2022] It’s very likely that even if you think you’re unfamiliar with LA band Dawes, you’ve probably heard the band’s omnipresent … Read more
The Sadies: Colder Streams [Album Review]
The SadiesColder StreamsYep Roc Records [2022] Toronto band, The Sadies are practically a Canadian indie-rock institution. Playing a mix of rock, country, psychedelia and punk … Read more
The Mountain Goats: Bleed Out [Album Review]
The Mountain GoatsBleed OutMerge Records [2022] Singer/songwriter John Darnielle and The Mountain Goats have been on a solid run for a while now, and here … Read more
The Chats: Get F*cked [Album Review]
The ChatsGet FuckedBargin Bin Records [2022] Anyone that follows indie music knows that Australia has been a growing hotbed for all genres of rock and … Read more
Kiwi Jr.: Chopper [Album Review]
Kiwi Jr.ChopperSub Pop Records [2022] With Chopper, Canada’s Kiwi Jr. have now released three consistent indie rock albums over the last four years. This record … Read more
Ryan Adams: FM [Album Review]
Ryan AdamsFMPAX-AM [2022] All art is created within a larger social/cultural/political context, and when an artist makes a personal statement with their art or music, … Read more
of Montreal: Freewave Lucifer fck [Album Review]
of MontrealFreewave Lucifer f<ck f^ck f>ckPolyvinyl Records [2022] If the Polyvinyl bio is to be trusted, Kevin Barnes shaped of Montreal’s January 2020 release UR … Read more
Tony Molina: In The Fade [Album Review]
Tony MolinaIn The FadeSummer Shade/Run For Cover Records [2022] Hands down, veteran Bay Area talent Tony Molina writes some of the best under two-minute song … Read more
Osees: A Foul Form [Album Review]
OseesA Foul FormCastle Face Records [2022] John Dwyer has never been one to take something lying down. Just in case you needed a reminder, their … Read more
Elvis Costello & The Imposters: The Boy Named If & Other Favorites Tour 2022 [Concert Review]
Elvis Costello & The Imposters w/ Nicole Atkins; The Boy Named If & Other Favorites Tour: Rose Music Center; Dayton, OH; Saturday, August 6, 2022 Elvis … Read more
She & Him: Melt Away – A Tribute To Brian Wilson [Album Review]
She & HimMelt Away: A Tribute To Brian WilsonFantasy / Concord Music [2022] She & Him is the occasional musical duo that consists of actress … Read more
Wombo: Fairy Rust [Album Review]
WomboFairy RustFire Talk Records [2022] Fairy Rust is the new album from Louisville Kentucky based trio, Wombo. The arty post punk from the band is … Read more