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Review: The Antlers – Familiars
The Antlers = Beach House + Panda Bear + The Antlers … read more
Review: Anathema – Distant Satellites
Anathema = Antimatter + Alternative 4 + Katatonia … read more
August 2014 National Music Reviews
National album reviews for The Atnlers, Black Bananas, Cancers, Cradle Of Filth, Disparition, Erien Meyer, Front Line Assmembly, Godflesh, Lab Partners, Mad Caddies, Naomi Punk, Ought, Pujol, Seventrain, Twin Forks, White Fence and more. … read more
Review: Lust For Youth – International
Lust For Youth International Sacred Bones Street: 06.10 Lust For Youth = (Cure / New Order) + (Real Lies x Kisses (The Heart Of The Nightlife era) Imagine a place where you can dance, cry and see the ocean all at once; welcome to International. It’s an album that’s never overtly sad or cheery, but
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: Paul Cary & The Small Scarys – Coyote
Paul Cary & The Small Scarys Coyote Self-Released Street: 04.29 Paul Cary & The Small Scarys = Tom Waits + Howlin’ Wolf / The Gories Paul Cary’s music reminds you that no matter how bad you have it, someone’s probably worse off elsewhere. His debut album, Ghost of a Man, showcased Cary’s haunted soul by
Review: Thee Oh Sees – Drop
Thee Oh Sees Drop Castle Face Street: 04.24 Thee Oh Sees = (King Tuff x Ty Segall) + The Association Here’s to the Thee Oh Sees: one of the most consistent bands in the psychedelic rock scene. Drop, their eighth LP in the last six years, is a logical step in their evolution from a
Review: Ramona Lisa – Arcadia
Ramona Lisa Arcadia Terrible Street: 04.15 Ramona Lisa = Space Project + St. Vincent / Little Dragon Chairlift frontwoman, Caroline Polacheck, frequents an alternate universe known as Arcadia, inspired by European landscapes and the intricate beauties of insects. Her solo debut is an invitation to explore this realm, her offering of worthy art in the
Review: Minerva Superduty – Self-Titled
Minerva Superduty Self-Titled Self-Released Street: 03.09 Minerva Superduty = Lento + Pelican Minerva Superduty is an eccentric instrumental metal band that resides in the faraway Kalamata, Greece. Their new self-titled EP is a succinct yet powerful statement of how solid post-metal contains no geographic boundaries. Sludgy bass rhythms provide a general backbone throughout most of
Review: The Blue Angel Lounge – A Sea of Trees
The Blue Angel Lounge A Sea of Trees A Recordings Street: 05.20 The Blue Angel Lounge = Screen Vinyl Image + Nico The influence of German-born singer Nico on The Blue Angel Lounge doesn’t stop at their name, which is taken from the venue in New York City where she first played in the U.S.