Year: 2013
Review: Against Me! – True Trans EP
The True Trans EP is an acoustic teaser for the band’s forthcoming full-length, featuring a pair of songs with excellent titles (“FuckMyLife666,” “True Trans Soul Rebel”) and weighty subject matter, but not a whole lot of punch. … read more
Review: Agnes Obel – Aventine
Sweet as dark chocolate, Agnes Obel combines sultry yet poppy chamber instrumentals with whimsical vocals that make the Danish singer/songwriter’s sophomore album an absolute delight. … read more
Review: Act Rights – Sweat Equity
Act Rights are too drunk to be the Raconteurs and they’re not drunk enough to be the Black Lips. … read more
Review: 3:33 – Bicameral Brain
While listening to this, I realized I had been taken on a journey into deep ambient darkness. The sounds of rain, thunder, hollowed echoing of the drumbeats, sizzling snare and pulsating bass had carried me into a sort of void. … read more
Local Reviews: The John Whites
There’s a simplicity and sincerity about The John Whites that speaks volumes about them. Their sound is far more mature than their ages would lead you to believe, especially on a debut. An album you can’t seem to put a definitive label on, Sing Their Songs is more akin to White Stripe’s experimental “Icky Thump” than the genre-confused groups of today. … read more
Local Reviews: Katagory V
Katagory V is definitely moving up in the world with their latest Hymns of Dissension. The album is received worldwide distribution, with a U.S. and European version of the album. It’s pleasing to know that a classic/prog metal band from Utah is being heard around the world. … read more
Local Reviews: TheKnoItAlls
They got the top down, they are hydroplaning, they rock and talk strong with their egos packed in a punch. If you are familiar with last years release, Kiss The Ring, then get ready for this: Mixtape 1 – A Prelude To Kiss The Ring. … read more
