Authors: Justin Gallegos
Review: Broken Bells – After The Disco
The Shins vocalist James Mercer and producer Danger Mouse are back with their second offering as Broken Bells. From The Grey Album to his work with The Black Keys, it’s clear that Danger Mouse has an affinity for the blues and moody sounds. … read more
Review: Caribou – Our Love
Caribou = Hot Chip / SBTRKT … read more
Review: Bobo – Smoke In The Elevator
Bobo = Cults + Grimes / Yumi Zouma … read more
Review: Blood Orange – Cupid Deluxe
Cupid Deluxe encapsulates the finest that pop has to offer from the ’80s to now. Sexy pop stars from Prince to Michael Jackson infiltrate Hyne’s stylings while he manages to sound less pretentious and just as mysterious due to his lyrics, which revolve around heartbreak and bitterness. … read more
Review: Blue Skies For Black Hearts – Self-Titled
Blue Skies For Black Hearts = Teenage Fanclub + Big Star … read more
Review: Bonfire Beach – Self-Titled
Bonfire Beach = Black Rebel Motorcycle Club + Haunted Hearts … read more
Review: Barbarossa – Imager
Barbarossa = (Hot Chip / Junip) x (Sinkane / Caribou) … read more
Review: Axxa/Abraxas – Self-Titled
Ben Asbury is the man behind Axxa/Abraxas and the newest addition to the Captured Tracks roster. Producer Jarvis Taveniere, of Brooklyn psych band Woods, lends his skills but unintentionally casts his shadow over the album. … read more
Review: Aurelio Valle – Acme Power Transmission
Aurelio Valle Acme Power Transmission Nuevo Leon Street: 03.30 Acme Power Transmission= Timber Timbre / Julian Casablancas + Dirty Beaches In order to appreciate the depth of this album, it’s important to understand a bit of Aurelio Valle’s background. He’s a Texas native, but he’s spent the last several years in Brooklyn, where this album
Review: Ariel Pink – pom pom
Ariel Pink = John Maus / James Ferraro … read more