Authors: Kamryn Feigel
Review: Synkro – Lost Here EP
This EP reflects the softer, more experimental side of dubstep that got its start in the UK. Dreamy vocalist Robert Manos graces half of the EP and makes the album easy to listen to. … read more
Review: Teengirl Fantasy – Nun EP
This duo, comprised of Logan Takahashi and Nicholas Weiss, make quite a cohesive pair. “Eric” stands out to me as the strongest track on this EP, launching into a heavy drum and bass breakdown. Nun EP is fairly mellow and more downbeat, which ends up working as either a perfect warm-up or cool-down to an evening. … read more
Review: Stage Hands – Self-Titled
Stage Hands = Postal Service + Laurent Chambert … read more
Review: Sleepers Work – No Turn Before the Shoreline
William Flynn’s bold, new ambient EP contains an array of eclectic trinkets that create an incredible collective of sounds. This album is what I think might be good for ambient beginners, thanks to Flynn’s steadily incorporated rhythm. … read more
Review: Self Defense Family – Heaven is Earth
Self Defense Family = Tigers Jaw + Lungfish … read more
Review: Sevdaliza – ISON
Sevdaliza = FKA twigs + Kelela … read more
Review: Populous – Night Safari
Populous = Panda Bear + Bonobo … read more
Review: Prinzhorn Dance School – Home Economics
Prinzhorn Dance School = The xx + Big Audio Dynamite / Joy Division … read more
Review: Princess Century – Lossy
Princess Century = Xiu + Martial Canterel
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Review: Poliça – Shulamith
The album is murky and reverb-heavy and the band really immerses itself into the ’80s new wave synth pop genre without seeming too blatantly retro. “Tiff,” featuring Justin Vernon, is the trailblazing single for Shulamith. … read more