Review: Temples – Sun Structures - SLUG Magazine

Review: Temples – Sun Structures

Posted on March 6, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

Temples falls into a very long line of bands who have traveled down the psych-pop-rock path in an attempt to capture groovy, spaced-out hearts full of love. With a refreshing sound that’s a bit more crisp, they just might be able to do it. … read more

Review: Suzanne Vega – Tales From The Realm Of The Queen Of Pentacles

Posted on April 3, 2014 (August 25, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

“Black is the truth/of my situation/and for those of my station/In life/all other colors lie,” Vega ominously sings on the thrillingly catchy “I Never Wear White,” one of many highs on this, her eighth studio album. … read more

Review: The Alvaret Ensemble, Kira Kira, Eiríkur Orri Ólaffson, Ingri Garar Erlendsson, Borgar Magnason – Skeylja

Posted on April 30, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

The Skeylja project is a collaboration featuring the Berlin-based Alvaret Ensemble, who traveled to Iceland to practice and play with several prominent musicians in the avant-garde/post-classical tradition (a genre which Iceland seems to foster). … read more

Review: The Apache Relay – Self-Titled

Posted on April 30, 2014 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart

The Apache Relay, despite sporting a pretty badass (I don’t use the term lightly) and foreboding name, are actually twee in nature. As such, they are subject to the usual comparisons: Grizzly Bear, Fleet Foxes, and to some extent, Blitzen Trapper. … read more