Authors: Justin Gallegos
Review: Tomorrows Tulips – When
Tomorrows Tulips = The Velvet Underground / Nirvana … read more
Review: Theophilus London – Vibes
Theophilus London = Childish Gambino / Frank Ocean + Kid Cudi … read more
Review: THEESatisfaction – EarthEE
THEESatisfaction = Shabazz Palaces / Lauryn Hill … read more
Review: Toro Y Moi
Chaz Bundick wanted his third studio album to be a pop record; something his girlfriend could dance to. What he created is his most fluid album to date. The shades of 80s R&B and chopped vocal stabs in the background are reminiscent of his first album, … read more
Review: Tomorrows Tulips – Experimental Jelly
There’s something unmistakably nostalgic about Experimental Jelly. It contains the bummer pop feel of The Velvet Underground classic, “Pale Blue Eyes.” Seemingly subdued songs like the ones throughout Experimental Jelly provide a feeling that I refer to as a “slow burn,” which allows them to be mellow, but penetrating as well. … read more
Review: The Legends – It’s Love
The Legends = The Embassy / Junip … read more
Review: The KVB – Minus One
Minus One’s combination of shoegaze, post-punk and noise is quite an alluring brew. Its melodic sense is a break from the pure heaviness and darkness of their past recordings. Either way, these guys use synthesizers in a way that nods to Suicide and Silver Apples. … read more
Review: The Dandelion War – Opposite Shores
The Dandelion War = God Is An Astronaut / Explosions In The Sky … read more
Review: The Cave Singers – Naomi
The Cave Singers = Deer Tick + Delta Spirit … read more