Music
Review: The Cloud Room – Self-Titled
The Cloud Room is a collection of finely crafted songs with great hooks and a sense of sincerity that is missing from the majority of this second-generation post-punk revolution. … read more
Review: Universal Hall Pass – Mercury
Mercury liberally pulls from jazz, trip-hop, electronica and pop and ties them together seamlessly in songs that are both triumphant and vulnerable. … read more
Review: Minmae – I’d Be Scared, Were You Still Burning
Minmae are full of camp and tongue-in-cheek, but they’re far from great storytellers. … read more
Review: A Northern Chorus – Bitter Hands Resign
While many might find the pacing of Bitter Hands Resign cumbersome, they’d be missing the intricate details that make this melancholy release unique and beautiful. … read more
Review: Mazarin – We’re Already There
Mazarin are the sort of band music needs; they split the difference with the accuracy of the Flaming Lips without resorting to the kookiness. … read more
Review: Gene Loves Jezebel – Promise, Immigrant, Discover
There will be those who suggest that the Jezebels were nothing more than a one-hit wonder, placing them among the brilliant and overlooked Psychedelic Furs, etc. … read more
Review: Dead Hollywood Stars – Smoke and Mirrors
After two successful full-length albums of Hollywood soundtrack Western music, John Sellekaers and company give us Smoke and Mirrors. … read more
Review: Dismantled – Breed to Death
As soon as I saw there was a cover of Paula Abdul’s “Straight Up,” I couldn’t wait to listen to Breed to Death, the preview to Dismantled’s third album. … read more
Review: Rotersand – Welcome to Goodbye
With Welcome to Goodbye as their sophomore release, the act is growing as established dance-floor fixtures thanks to catchy synths and clean, pretty-boy vocals. … read more
Review: M2 – The Frozen Spark
The Frozen Spark is a shock to the expectations one has for Squaremeter and may take a few listens before being able to be convinced of its excellence. … read more
Review: DJ Rupert – Nutwood EP
Another hit release is out this season from the Swing City boys. This time, label DJ Rupert presents his scholar styles and unique expression of sounds. … read more
Review: Grant Nelson – So Special
Grant Nelson is back! Just in time for Balearic Season — this hot little number is right off the back of the “life” single, released earlier this year. … read more
