The Cactus Blossoms: One Day [Album Review]
The Cactus BlossomsOne DayWalkie Talkie Records [2022] The music of the Cactus Blossoms is a reminder that the origins of rock & roll predated the … Read more
Big Nothing: Dog Hours [Album Review]
Big NothingDog HoursLame-O Records [2022] There is definitely something refreshing upon hearing Big Nothing’s newly released sophomore record Dog Hours, as its timeless sound is … Read more
Beach House: Once Twice Melody [Album Review]
Beach HouseOnce Twice MelodySub Pop Records [2022] In their nearly 20 years of recording, Beach House has lived into their music’s most common description as … Read more
Modern Nature: Island Of Noise [Album Review]
Modern NatureIsland Of NoiseBella Union [2022] Modern Nature is at its core an exercise in folk rock meeting improvisational jazz in uncluttered rustic rural setting, … Read more
St. Paul & The Broken Bones: The Alien Coast [Album Review]
St. Paul & The Broken BonesThe Alien CoastATO Records [2022] Caught live, St. Paul & The Broken Bones is a full-fledged rock & soul review … Read more
Erin Rae: Lighten Up [Album Review]
Erin RaeLighten UpThirty Tigers [2022] On her third album, Nashville singer/songwriter Erin Rae is making an effort to Lighten Up, with help from her new … Read more
Pinegrove: 11:11 [Album Review]
Pinegrove11:11Rough Trade Records [2022] Pinegrove is back with their sixth album, 11:11, and it quickly proves that they are one of the most consistent indie … Read more
Jethro Tull: The Zealot Gene [Album Review]
Jethro Tull’s 22nd studio album is discussed and rated. Look for a Ranking The Studio Albums episode on this great band soon!!! Jethro Tull WebsiteJethro … Read more
Reptaliens: Multiverse [Album Review]
ReptaliensMultiverseCaptured Tracks [2022] Portland, Ore.-duo, Reptaliens have stepped away from the dreamy sounding synth drenched work on their two previous albums, to pick up bass … Read more
Kids On A Crime Spree: Fall In Love Not In Line [Album Review]
Kids On A Crime SpreeFall In Love Not In LineSlumberland Records [2022] You might need to check your indie memory on Bay Area’s Kids On … Read more
The Dream Syndicate: What Can I Say? No Regrets… Out Of The Grey + Live, Demos & Outtakes [Album Review]
The Dream SyndicateWhat Can I Say? No Regrets… Out Of The Grey + Live, Demos & OuttakesFire Records [2022] Ask someone if they know the … Read more
Elbow: Flying Dream 1 [Album Review]
ElbowFlying Dream 1Polydor Records [2021] The ninth studio album from acclaimed British band, Elbow, has the gentle, dreamy feel of a long, reflective quarantine nap. … Read more
Ross Jennings: A Shadow Of My Future Self [Album Review]
Ross JenningsA Shadow Of My Future SelfGraphite Records[2021] Ross Jennings is not a household name. Nor are either of his bands, Haken and Novena. But … Read more
Sufjan Stevens & Angelo De Augustine: A Beginner’s Mind [Album Review]
Sufjan Stevens & Angelo De AugustineA Beginner’s MindAsthmatic Kitty Records [2021] Just as Sufjan Stevens turned to video game culture to inspire the music of … Read more
Laura Jane Grace: At War With The Silverfish (EP) [Album Review]
Laura Jane GraceAt War With The Silverfish (EP)Polyvinyl Records [2021] By now fans of Laura Jane Grace are well acquainted with her transitional journey, the … Read more
Lilly Hiatt: Lately [Album Review]
Lilly HiattLatelyNew West Records [2021] Nashville singer/songwriter Lilly Hiatt had the misfortune to release her last album, the Lincoln Parish (formerly of Cage the Elephant) … Read more
Mac McCaughan: The Sound Of Yourself [Album Review]
Mac McCaughanThe Sound Of YourselfMerge Records [2021] One of the perks of owning a record company would have to be that you get to make … Read more
Guided By Voices: It’s Not Them. It Couldn’t Be Them. It Is Them! [Album Review]
Guided By VoicesIt’s Not Them. It Couldn’t Be Them. It Is Them!GBV Inc. [2021] It wouldn’t feel like the year is coming to an end … Read more
Pokey LaFarge: In The Blossom Of Their Shade [Album Review]
Pokey LaFargeIn The Blossom Of Their ShadeNew West Records [2021] Anyone familiar with the work of Pokey LaFarge will tell you that his music is … Read more
Angel Olsen: Aisles EP [Album Review]
Angel OlsenAisles EPSomethingscosmic/Jagjaguwar [2021] Ever walk through the store shopping and whatever is playing over the speakers as background noise catches your attention? We have … Read more
Face To Face: No Way Out But Through [Album Review]
Face To FaceNo Way Out But ThroughFat Wreck Chords [2021] Celebrating 30 years as a band is an accomplishment considering all the things that need … Read more
Madi Diaz: History Of A Feeling [Album Review]
Madi DiazHistory Of A FeelingANTI- [2021] If there are actually five stages of grief, Nashville singer/songwriter Madi Diaz may have stumbled on a few more … Read more
The Wild Feathers: Alvarado [Album Review]
The Wild FeathersAlvaradoNew West Records [2021] As Nashville’s Wild Feathers entered their second decade as a band, they were more or less forced to pause … Read more
The Beths: Auckland, New Zealand, 2020 [Album Review]
The BethsAuckland, New Zealand, 2020Carpark Records [2021] Power pop/rock band The Beths are easily the best thing to come out of New Zealand since Crowded … Read more
José González: Local Valley [Album Review]
José GonzálezLocal ValleyCity Slang/Mute Records [2021] Swedish folk singer/songwriter and guitarist, José González brings his unique finger picking approach and take on world music to … Read more