Reviews: Small Black – Real People EP

Reviews: Small Black – Real People EP
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Imaginative, youthful and perfectly synthesized, Small Black gives us a shining example of how the chillwave and lo-fi genres are supposed to sound. While Real People offers us only a small taste of their delightfully nostalgic romance, it’s dense enough that you can keep listening to it and find something new each time. … read more

Reviews: Porcelain Raft – Permanent Signal

Reviews: Porcelain Raft – Permanent Signal
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On the surface, Porcelain Raft may not seem like much, but this one-man act manages to combine solemn ambiance with high-pitched vocals in a manner that is anything but generic.  … read more

Reviews: Sleeping States/Holopaw – Split 12

Reviews: Sleeping States/Holopaw – Split 12
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In celebration of LGBT Pride Month, Bristol’s Sleeping States and Florida’s Holopaw—both of which feature openly gay frontmen—collaborated to create this 12’’ split, which is actually two EPs rolled into one. Side A consists of Sleeping States’ Old vs. New, which is a collection of their older songs that have been revamped for a modern context.  … read more

Reviews: Lovers – A Friend in the World

Reviews: Lovers – A Friend in the World
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It’s been a while since I’ve heard an album with this kind of superior lyrical quality. Backed by electro-pop instrumentation while fusing themes of love, intimacy and a dash of feminism, A Friend in the World is truly a rare find.  … read more

Review: Zola Jesus – Taiga

Review: Zola Jesus – Taiga
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Zola Jesus = Sia x Chelsea Wolfe + Austra / Rihanna … read more

Review: Yelle – Complètement Fou
Review: Young Ejecta – The Planet

Review: Young Ejecta – The Planet
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Young Ejecta = Neon Indian x Porcelain Raft + I Break Horses … read more

Review: Via Tania – Via Tania and the Tomorrow Music Orchestra
Review: William Fitzsimmons – Lions

Review: William Fitzsimmons – Lions
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Musically minimal and delicate, juxtaposed with dense lyrics, William Fitzsimmons manages to create an album that is both contemplative and intense without being dull or impenetrable. It is clean without being overproduced, emotional without being cliché and is personal while still being relatable. … read more

Review: Twin Forks – Self-Titled