Music
Review: Sleigh Bells – Jessica Rabbit
Sleigh Bells = Cults + Phantogram … read more
Review: Animals as Leaders – The Madness of Many
Animals as Leaders =Polyphia + Hella / Chon … read more
National Music Reviews November 2016
Reviews of Gravehill/Mordbrand, King Dude, Planes Mistaken for Stars, Thee Oh Sees and more … … read more
Review: Various Artists – Killed by Death Rock Vol. 2
Killed by Death Rock Vol. 2 = Joy Division + Gang of Four + Sisters of Mercy + Gratitude … read more
Review: Las Kellies – Friends & Lovers
Las Kellies = The Slits + Chin Chin … read more
Review: Beats Antique – Shadowbox
Beats Antique fans might be surprised by the group’s ten-year anniversary album, “Shadowbox.” Comprised of a slew of genres that are different from previous albums, “Shadowbox” is an album to approach with curiosity and an open-mind. … read more
Review: Conor Oberst – Ruminations
Conor Oberst’s latest album, Ruminations, is filled with beautiful rhymes and layers of soul. His emotional prowess is strong and he brings his audiences on an introspective voyage that brings the bittersweet feeling of dragging your mind inwards. … read more
Review: Planes Mistaken for Stars – Prey
Planes Mistaken for Stars = Hot Water Music + Unbroken + These Arms Are Snakes … read more
Review: King Dude – Sex
King Dude = Morrissey + Swans + Johnny Cash … read more
Review: Gravehill / Mordbrand – In Nighted Waters
Gravehill / Mordbrand = Hellhammer + early Grave + Sodom + early Entombed … read more
Review: So What – Why Can’t I See You Tonight...
So What= The Equals + Giuda +Gary Glitter … read more
Review: Thee Oh Sees – An Odd Entrances
Thee Oh Sees = (Deep Purple x Jethro Tull)^Brian Eno … read more