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Review: Nick Hakim – WILL THIS MAKE ME GOOD

Posted on May 18, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Nick Hakim | WILL THIS MAKE ME GOOD | ATO Records

Nick Hakim = Marvin Gaye + Anderson .Paak + Silk Rhodes … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: ATO Records, Music Review, Nick Hakim, WILL THIS MAKE ME GOOD

Local Review: Rufio – Nothing’s Free

Posted on May 14, 2020 (August 4, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Rufio | Nothing's Free | Self-Released

Rufio = Chiddy Bang + The Dean’s List … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: local music review, Nothing's Free, Rap, Rufio

Film Review: Capone

Posted on May 13, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
If, and only if, you are dead set on seeing Tom Hardy fire a tommy gun while wearing a diaper, is the pretentious and ill-conceived Capone worth your time.

If, and only if, you are dead set on seeing Tom Hardy fire a tommy gun while wearing a diaper, is the pretentious and ill-conceived Capone worth your time. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Addictive Pictures, BRON Studios, Capone, Josh Trank

Local Review: cupid come – Lizard Hive

Posted on May 13, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
cupid come | Lizard Hive | Self-Released

cupid come = My Bloody Valentine + Nine Inch Nails … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: cupid come, Lizard Hive

The Waking Life of Tunage and Lineage: An Interview with Breakfast Tacos

Posted on May 12, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
As breakfast tacos, the duo of Bradley Oliver Wilkinson-Vega Lynae Cook create surreal art pop that blends their life experiences with colorful music.

As breakfast tacos, the duo of Bradley Oliver Wilkinson-Vega Lynae Cook create surreal art pop that blends their life experiences with colorful music. … read more

Posted in: Music InterviewsTagged: Band Interview, breakfast tacos, dream pop, electronic rock

Review: RXM Reality – DEViL WORLD WiDE

Posted on August 15, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
RXM Reality | DEViL WORLD WiDE | Hausu Mountain

RXM Reality = Arca’s Mutant + Fire-Toolz … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: DEViL WORLD WiDE, Hausu Mountain, Mike Meegan, RXM Reality

Review: The Hold Steady – Thrashing Thru the Passion

Posted on August 16, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
The Hold Steady | Thrashing Thru The Passion | Frenchkiss

The Hold Steady = Lifter Puller + E Street Band + The Uptown Controllers … read more

Posted in: Music, National Music ReviewsTagged: FrenchKiss, The Hold Steady, Thrashing Thru the Passion

Review: Ceremony – In the Spirit World Now

Posted on August 22, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Ceremony | In the Spirit World Now | Relapse

Ceremony = Wire + Devo + New Order … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Ceremony, In the Spirit World Now, Relapse

Review: Oh, Rose – While My Father Sleeps

Posted on August 23, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Oh, Rose | While My Father Sleeps | Park The Van

Oh, Rose = The Julie Ruin + Hole … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Oh Rose, Park The Van, While My Father Sleeps

Review: Pharmakon – Devour

Posted on August 30, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Pharmakon | Devour | Sacred Bones

Pharmakon = Robedoor + Lana Del Rabies … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Devour, Margaret Chardiet, Pharmakon, Sacred Bones

Review: Perfume Genius – Set My Heart on Fire, Immediately

Posted on May 15, 2020 (May 21, 2024) by Alton Barnhart
Perfume Genius | Set My Heart on Fire, Immediately | Matador Records

Perfume Genius = Sufjan Stevens + Beach House … read more

Posted in: LGBTQ+, National Music ReviewsTagged: LGBTQ+, Matador Records, Mike Hadreas, Music Review, Perfume Genius, Set My Heart on Fire Immediately

Local Review: Pinewalker – Migration

Posted on September 5, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Alton Barnhart
Pinewalker | Migration | Self Released

Pinewalker = Sleep + Lynyrd Skynyrd … read more

Posted in: Local Music ReviewsTagged: Migration, Pinewalker
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