Alt-folk artists typically depend on limited methods of composition when fleshing out their songs. Some focus on telling emblematic stories to carry their creative substance (until another artist tells the same story better) and others fall on the crutch of political critiques (which will immediately filter out non-fans). … read more
Review: NØMADS – Free My Animal
NØMADS are a two-piece consisting of bassist Nathan Lithgow (from My Brightest Diamond and Inlets) and drummer Garth Macleavey, both of whom are set on maximizing the most sound with their limited size—and doing it all in a single take of recording. … read more
Review: Nostalghia – Chrysalis
Nostalghia’s Chrysalis is an otherworldly, eerie combination of intense vocals and uneasily calm synth. The delicate vocals harness an underlying aspect of intensity that slowly builds as the album takes shape. … read more
Review: New God – Firework
New God = Elliott Smith x Birds of Tokyo + Mac DeMarco … read more
Review: Nunslaughter – Angelic Dread
Nunslaugter = Carcass + Necrophagia + Splatterhouse … read more
Review: Merchandise – After the End
Merchandise = Echo & the Bunnymen + The Chameleons … read more
Review: Morrissey – World Peace Is None Of Your Business
Morrissey = Anthony Newley + Frank Sinatra … read more
Review: Meatbodies – Self-Titled
Meatbodies = Ty Segall + Nobunny … read more
Review: MOA – Maverick
MOA = Big Gigantic + The Glitch Mob … read more
Review: Mega Bog – Gone Banana
Mega Bog = Nouvelle Vague + Seapony … read more
Review: Mecca Normal – Empathy For the Evil
Mecca Normal = Sleater Kinney + Beat Happening – Bikini Kill … read more
Review: Medicine – Home Everywhere
Medicine = Del Venicci + Animal Collective + Purling Hiss … read more
