Music
Localized: Cig Burna
Sonically, it’s hard to put a label on Cig Burna, Brisk and the VilleAge camp because of BriskOne’s versatility. “If I could say anything, it’s across the board,” says Cig. … read more
National Music Reviews April 2016
April showers bring so many national music reviews. … read more
Local Music Reviews April 2016
April holds Record Store Day and rad local albums—every year! … read more
Human Meat: Napalm Death’s Legacy of Grind
Napalm Death have always been a band you can instantly recognize, with a brash, often insanely fast sound and distinct vocals. The legacy of Napalm Death has always been how unique they are. … read more
Review: Black Mountain – IV
Black Mountain = The Black Angels + Kraftwerk + Portugal. The Man
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Review: Operators – Blue Wave
Operators = New Order + Handsome Furs
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Review: Tacocat – Lost Time
Tacocat = Upset + La Luz
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Discogs: Virtual Vinyl Meeting Place
Over the past decade or so, varying degrees of music collectors worldwide have seemingly begun to defect from large online retailers like eBay and Amazon in favor of “smaller,” more intimate online stores. The most popular, and quite possibly the fastest-growing, is Discogs. … read more
Review: Charles Bradley – Changes
Charles Bradley = James Brown / Alabama Shakes + Lee Fields
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Review: B Boys – No Worry No Mind EP
B Boys = Ty Segall + DIIV + Wire
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The New Nest: Albatross Recordings & Ephemera
In only a few short years, Hatziathanasiou has earned a local reputation (such as “Best Eccentric Nostalgia” by City Weekly) for his assemblage of offbeat recordings and strange but alluring pieces of art. … read more
Review: The Coathangers – Nosebleed Weekend
The Coathangers = La Luz + Bikini Kill + Shannon and The Clams
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