Authors: Kia McGinnis
Review: The Wonder Revolution – Wow
The Wonder Revolution = múm + Seabear … read more
Review: Tracy Shedd – Arizona
All 13 tracks are quiet vocals over strummy, uncomplicated acoustic guitar and vapid, romantic lyrics. Cat Power sets the bar pretty high in my mind for the genre of “chicks with guitars and pretty voices,” and while Shedd fits the criteria, her approach lacks any sort of edge or defining quality. … read more
Review: The Uncluded – Hokey Fright
Hip hop meets nursery rhymes with this collab from Aesop Rock and Kimya Dawson. … read more
Review: The Head and the Heart – Let’s Be Still
Let’s Be Still is a step away from spontaneous songwriting, intending to be a thoughtful, more mature sequel. In reality, most of the tracks seem overthought and lack musical interest. … read more
Review: The Grouch & Eligh – The Tortoise & The...
Hip-hop fans: Place this high on your listening priority. The Grouch & Eligh got their start the DIY way, and have been able to keep a steady fanbase without being attached to a label. … read more
Review: Swagatha Christie
Swagatha is a 20-something blonde who has “swag” tattooed on her knuckles and writes about her white-girl antics. Miss Christie set out on her The Creep Van Tour 2012 last summer, with a stoner/skateboard crew who handed out “Free Sex” stickers at shows. … read more
Review: Snowbird – moon
Snowbird = Seabear + Daughter … read more
Review: Rocket 3 – Burn
Rocket 3 = Karen O + The Dum Dum Girls … read more
Review: Rich Quick – Sad Songz
This white boy from New Jersey lays down upbeat, borderline hip-pop with groovy samples. Quick has charisma in his musicianship, offering an approachability that is at his advantage. … read more
Review: Mutual Benefit – Skip a Sinking Stone
Mutual Benefit = Father John Misty + Radical Face
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Review: Matthew Squires and the Learning Disorders – Where The...
Matthew Squires and the Learning Disorders = Okkervil River + The Morning Benders … read more
Review: Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein – Stranger Things Vol....
Stranger Things Vol. 1 = Baths + Debussy … read more
