Authors: Ali Shimkus
![Local Review: Clawson – Old Soul](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Clawson.jpg)
Local Review: Clawson – Old Soul
Clawson = Sage Francis + Eyedea and Abilities … read more
![Local Review: Cinders – I Could Do Better](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Cinders.jpg)
Local Review: Cinders – I Could Do Better
Cinders = The Lumineers + Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros … read more
![Local Review: Burnell Washburn – Gratitude](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Burnell-Washburn.jpg)
Local Review: Burnell Washburn – Gratitude
Burnell Washburn = Action Bronson + Grieves + Kooley High … read more
![Local Review: Brad Thomason – The Pacific Clone](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/brad-thomason-pacific-clone.jpg)
Local Review: Brad Thomason – The Pacific Clone
Brad Thomason = Ludo + Yeasayer … read more
![Local Review: Brother. – Volume II](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/362-Ed-LMR-Brother.-Vol.-II.jpg)
Local Review: Brother. – Volume II
Brother. = Local Natives + Fleet Foxes … read more
![Local Review: BassMint Pros – BMP Pirate Radio Take-Over Show](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/BassMint-Pros.jpg)
Local Review: BassMint Pros – BMP Pirate Radio Take-Over Show
Let me start by saying that BMP Pirate Radio Take-Over Show is something you definitely can’t just listen to as background music. Immediately, the stage is set with a smooth jazz DJ being assailed mid-sentence by Bass Mint Pros, who shout “It’s BMP, mofo!” before all chaos ensues. … read more
![Local Review: Apt – Almost](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Apt.jpg)
Local Review: Apt – Almost
Apt = Schoolboy Q + Kid Cudi … read more
![Local Review: Afro Omega – American Ital](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Afro-Omega.jpg)
Local Review: Afro Omega – American Ital
Afro Omega = Taïro + Black Uhuru … read more
![Local Review: Amalo – Forest Street](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Amalo_Forest_Street.jpg)
Local Review: Amalo – Forest Street
Amalo = Appleseed Cast + Brand New … read more
![Local Music Review: Poet – The Lone Revolutionary](https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Poet-1024x1024.jpg)
Local Music Review: Poet – The Lone Revolutionary
The self-described “hip-hop anarchist” Poet does not fail to live up to his own hype. “Crash & Burn” sets the tone early in the album, bringing up Eric Garner’s murder and challenging those who talk about injustice from behind the protective screen of social media to take the streets and protest. … read more