Music
Review: Black Marble – It’s Immaterial
Adding more exploratory West Coast vibes to their music, Black Marble’s newest album, “It’s Immaterial,” is one that is neither overbearing or chaotic. It exists on an industrial music landscape that leaves room for listeners to not only experience the finished product but to become acquainted with the creative process as well. … read more
Review: Carla dal Forno – You Know What It’s Like
Seeming preposterous that this is Carla dal Forno’s debut album, “You Know What It’s Like” is an album deeply rooted in stark minimalism with a sound palate of shadowy greys and blues. … read more
Review: Jenny Hval – Blood Bitch
Beginning and ending with synth, Jenny Hval’s “Blood Bitch” is a fusion of statement art-pop, burdened breathing and provocative soundbites (see: “Last night, I took my birth control with rosé”). This artist has long been a crusader for the second sex. … read more
Review: The Growlers – City Club
Something has been different with The Growlers lately. They’ve been coming home later, smelling like cheap perfume and whiskey with a slick new Members Only jacket and they’re not caressing our needs as much any more. “City Club” is going to challenge whole-hearted fans, but others will enjoy the new, sleek sounds that’s brought on by late-night antics and a craving for danger. … read more
Review: Void Meditation Cult – Utter the Tongue of the...
Void Meditation Cult’s newest album, “Utter the Tongue of the Dead,” starts hard with frequent low blows and a guitar tone that invokes the sound of death. The progression of the album feels like its building up this ugly, mean tone, but you just have to keep listening for what it’s building to. Call Void Meditation Cult whatever you want—I’ll call it enlightening sounds for the disturbed mind. … read more
Review: The Bronzed Chorus – Summering
The Bronzed Chorus = Hella / Colour … read more
Review: Lydia Loveless – REAL
Lydia Loveless = Lindi Ortega + Maria Mckee / Lone Justice … read more
Review: La Femme – Mystère
La Femme = Kraftwerk + Suicide … read more
Review: Dex Romweber – Carrboro
Dex Romweber = Nick Cave +Link Wray + Heavy Trash … read more
Review: Allah Las – Calico Review
Allah Las = (The Growlers + White Fence) ^ Beach Boys … read more
Review: Kishi Bashi – Sonderlust
Kishi Bashi = Queen + Lord Huron + Electric Light Orchestra … read more
