Authors: CJ Morgan
Reviews: Migrant Kids – Self-Titled
Migrant Kids’ debut doesn’t redefine anything, but they’re adept at creating relaxed, layered atmospheres of sound that build from stark keys to triumphant choruses. … read more
Review: Woodrowgerber – In The Beginning
Woodrowgerber (aka Chad Gerber) is an acquaintance you want to like—he’s sometimes charming, and occasionally has interesting things to say, but for whatever reason, you hate him. … read more
Reviews: Elf Power – Sunlight on the Moon
Elf Power are excellent at crafting psychedelic sounds that mesh every possible influence from the ’60s, all while dancing on the edge of pop and still retaining a warm, lo-fi buzz that adds patina to the production sheen. … read more
Review: Whitewash – Shibboleth
Whitewash = Piper at the Gates of Dawn–era Pink Floyd – Radiohead … read more
Review: Willy Moon – Here’s Willy Moon
Here’s Willy Moon sounds like a dark night on a hot city street. It’s hard to define because it’s bustling like a hundred cars, yet has a consistent and unique sound. … read more
Review: Tough Age – Self-Titled
There’s a lot to like about Tough Age. They’ve got a nice surf-rock vibe with a dash of angst pulled right from a dingy garage. The whole album has an old-fashioned sound as warm as old tube amps and the band travels over a lot of terrain. This album is a great sonic trip up the coast. … read more
Review: The Pack A.D. – Do Not Engage
The follow-up to 2011’s Unpersons, Do Not Engage again finds The Pack deep inside the blues-rock universe with some sharp, tight guitar riffs and soulful, rough-spun vocals from Becky Black and driving rhythms from Maya Miller. … read more
Review: The Dirty Lungs – Self-Titled
The Dirty Lungs = John Frusciante x Deep Purple + Black Lips … read more
Review: The Front Bottoms – Rose EP
The Front Bottoms = (Cake – Against Me!) + Violent Femmes … read more
Review: Shark Week – Beach Fuzz
Shark Week = The Growlers + The New Electric Sound … read more