Authors: Jessica Davis
Local Reviews: Lord Mandrake
The Best of All Possible Worlds proves that Lord Mandrake is both talented and interesting, but the album’s overall execution leaves something to be desired. Spooky delayed guitars and reverb vocals lazily flow over each song and each track blends nicely into the next, but the songs all sound too similar and nothing really grabs your attention. … read more
Local Reviews: OK Ikumi
This is the second release of OK Ikumi’s mini CD series. Nano, created using a Game Boy and a program called Nanoloop, sounds amazing. Just close your eyes and hop into any Nintendo video game (preferably ones from the Classic Nintendo that you had to blow on the games and hope to magic the game started). … read more
Local Reviews: Rope or Bullets
Sometimes I think bands are making music for the sole purpose of driving people to stand closer to speakers, with the result of never hearing anything again. Sadly, my dinky computer speakers are not that powerful. … read more
Local Reviews: Secret Abilities
After seeing Secret Abilities live, I can at least say they are consistent with their music. Most bands excel in one setting or the other. Secret Abilities are the same talented blah live or recorded. From crazy dance riffs in “Can’t Stop” to a disgustingly sweet “Love and A Parking Lot.” … read more
Local Reviews: Ok Ikumi
Trying to think of all the technical things that go into this is mind destroying. … read more
Local Reviews: RuRu
An open, starry night and a brilliant fire would do nicely while listening to Isaac Russell’s soothing voice. With powerful lyrics (similar to those of Joshua James) and strong vocals used in “Bark at Ghosts,” Russell seemed to have something new and grand to add to the growing folk scene. … read more
Local Reviews: Against the Season
I had a very hard time getting through this CD. I’m sure there are plenty of people out there waiting to hear female vocals delayed over generic “rock” guitar riffs, especially if they are played on the radio every half hour. … read more
Local Reviews: Bramble
Adventure, love and exploration are a few things we remember and look forward to as parts of summer. From the first track, “Fruit of the Moon,” Bramble takes hold of the pieces of summer and creates a wonderful full sound of acoustic medleys and eclectic percussion. … read more
Local Reviews: The Continentals
Rhino is a well-constructed album full of elegance that shouldn’t go unnoticed. The swirling synth and dreamy delay guitars create an idea of fading nights meant only for wishing for more time. … read more
Local Review: Drew Danburry – Goodnight Gary
Drew Danburry is one musician I have always been fond of. His music is carefree, fun and over the years, though he releases new albums, he holds a lot of the same pleasantry. … read more