Authors: Justin Gallegos
Review: Dam-Funk & Snoopzilla – 7 Days Of Funk
Snoop does his best to channel Funk legend Bootsy Collins, aka Bootzilla, but he’s a better rapper than crooner—unlike Dam, who brings a funk prowess when he vocalizes, which doesn’t happen enough on the album. I certainly dig 7 Days Of Funk, but it’s more of a novelty record than a classic. … read more
Review: Damaged Bug – Hubba Bubba
How do you re-invent yourself as a musician when your psych-garage band has gained a cult following and released a prolific amount of material in a short amount of time? From sleepy analog tracks to the bouncy synth pop of “Eggs At Night,” Dwyer takes us on a trip that claims no allegiance to the past or present, but looks to the future. … read more
Review: Creepers – Lush
Creepers = Lush + Slowdive + My Bloody Valentine … read more
Review: City Society – Self-Titled
Richard Cupolo, the man behind City Society, really reaches some alternative landscapes with his at-times Seal-esque vocals and fusion of rock, pop and dance. … read more
Review: Coloured Clocks – Nectarine
Coloured Clocks’ minimalist formula for psychedelia reflects Spacemen 3, as well as the space rock of Pink Floyd by offering the mellow kind of psych or “dream-drone” that closes out a long summer day or welcomes in a sunrise when you’ve been up all night with friends. … read more
Review: Cate Le Bon – Crab Day
Cate Le Bon = White Fence / Sharon Van Etten
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Review: Charles Bradley – Changes
Charles Bradley = James Brown / Alabama Shakes + Lee Fields
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Review: Cayucas – Bigfoot
Bigfoot is an album full of summer anthems. The songs are a mix of laid-back beach-pop and faster tropical rhythms that literally melt away my stress. Frontman Zach Yudin’s lyrical flow, matched with the percussion and bass lines, give this music the most subtle hip-hop touch. Overall, the album is completely soulful. … read more
Review: Chad VanGaalen – Shrink Dust
Chad VanGaalen = Neutral Milk Hotel / Thee Oh Sees + Amen Dunes … read more
Review: Briana Marela – All Around Us
Briana Marela = Purity Ring / Grouper … read more
Review: Broken Bells – After The Disco
The Shins vocalist James Mercer and producer Danger Mouse are back with their second offering as Broken Bells. From The Grey Album to his work with The Black Keys, it’s clear that Danger Mouse has an affinity for the blues and moody sounds. … read more
Review: Caribou – Our Love
Caribou = Hot Chip / SBTRKT … read more
