Authors: Justin Gallegos
Review: Oscillator Bug – Bursts of the Million
Oscillator Bug’s Zaid Maxwell is offering a disturbing dose of “new” with his debut album. Befitting its name, Bursts of the Million is equally full of carnival-like synth explosions—some messier than others—and jagged guitar licks. … read more
Review: Our Wild America – Self-Titled
Our Wild America = Of Monsters And Men + Mumford & Sons / Deer Tick … read more
Review: Panda Bear – Panda Bear Meets The Grim Reaper
Panda Bear = Animal Collective / Medicine + Spacemen 3 … read more
Review: Part Time – Virgo’s Maze
Part Time = Steely Dan / (Donnie and Joe Emerson + Ariel Pink) … read more
Review: Painted Palms – Horizons
Painted Palms = Gardens & Villa x Cut Copy / Javelin … read more
Review: Orchestra Of Spheres – Vibration Animal Sex Brain Music
It’s clear by the title of the album that not even Orchestra Of Spheres know quite what to make of it. If you think that the electro-punk (another fitting definition for OOS) of LCD Soundsystem is too tame of a classification, then maybe this band is for you. … read more
Review: Painted Palms – Forever
Painted Palms’ debut EP, Canopy, saw its release in 2011 and was later discovered by of Montreal’s Kevin Barnes. After gaining momentum from touring with them and STRFKR, Painted Palms has released a stellar LP, which sounds as vintage as it does modern. … read more
Review: Mourn – Self-Titled
Mourn = La Sera x Holograms … read more
Review: Ntjam Rosie – The One
Ntjam Rosie = Sherry Dyanne / Finn Silver … read more
Review: Nosaj Thing – Fated
Nosaj Thing = Clams Casino / Purity Ring + XXYYXX … read more