Shadowbox by Beats Antique April 7, 2017 Reviewed by Michael McKinney Rating: 4.5/10 Shadowbox doesn’t have a consistent sound, really. Beats Antique get described as “ethnotronica” or “world” (both meaninglessly broad…
Running Out of Love by The Radio Dept. April 6, 2017 Reviewed by Rolf Anderson Rating: 4.5/10 I’m just finishing up my review for the new Jagwar Ma album, and I decided to pick this…
Every Now & Then by Jagwar Ma March 2, 2017 Reviewed by Rolf Anderson Rating: 7.5/10 One must have a foundation of bad music in order to identify the good. It’s all reason, and…
Observatory Mansions by Nicole Dollanganger March 2, 2017 Reviewed by Michael McKinney Rating: 5.5/10 The first thing that stands out on Observatory Mansions is Nicole Dollanganger’s voice. It’s not childlike, exactly; it’s…
After the Party by The Mezingers February 24, 2017 Review by Cory Stark Rating: 8/10 Last year, I called Joyce Manor’s album Cody “chicken soup for the punk-rocker’s soul.” I forgave myself for…