Lil Yachty, Let’s Start Here. February 17, 2023 by Hunter Benton To say this album was a surprise would be an understatement. This work of pure musical genius that Lil Yachty crafted…
Sobs – Air Guitar Album Review November 30, 2022 by Caleb Davis 7/10 Recommended if you like: Kero Kero Bonito, Alvvays, Sweet Trip Air Guitar is the new sophomore album from Singapore-based band…
SMITHEREENS – JOJI ALBUM REVIEW November 30, 2022 by Kenny Tschida Japanese-American singer-songwriter, George Miller, otherwise known as Joji, released his third studio album, Smithereens, on Friday, November 4th, 2022. Miller released…
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – October Retrospective November 30, 2022 by Ethan Swan [The band posted this teaser on their facebook in September 2022.] October 2022 was a great, if not hectic, month to…
A Conversation with Wave Cage April 18, 2022 By Graham BridgesAmid KURE’s trip to Mission Creek Festival, we were given a chance to speak with saxophonist Nolan Schroeder, drummer Chris Jensen, and…
Deep Talks with Tennyson April 13, 2022 by Ethan Swan The afternoon before Tennyson’s set in the Englert Theatre at the Mission Creek Festival, we were lucky enough to catch up…
Hidden Gems From the MRC vol. 1 November 15, 2021 Welcome to the first volume of Hidden Gems from the MRC! We here at the Music Review Committee at 88.5 KURE Ames Alternative love…
A Brief Dive Into the Japanese Psychedelic Rabbit Hole March 7, 2021 By Tony Hjelle (DJ Titus) Psychedelic rock, also called psychedelia, is the lovechild of the mid 60s psychedelic counterculture in Britain and America and…
Canterbury Scene: The Basics February 23, 2021 The trademark Canterbury Sound is best understood by putting it into context. At its origins, the Canterbury Scene emerged during a key developing point in rock music; in the midst of 60s psychedelic rock experimentation, but also before the common motifs of 70s progressive rock had really taken hold. This influence, combined with the supreme talent of its members, allowed the scene to be a breeding ground for some of the greatest rock music ever made.
Nothing But Thieves- “Moral Panic” Review February 3, 2021 Nothing But Thieves takes a new look at their Alternative Rock sound by using electronic and pop-influenced undertones. If 2020 couldn’t be a mess, I believe that this album couldn’t have been possible. Top to bottom, “Moral Panic” tells a story about the struggles in the world from following social norms to relationships and more. NBT’s newest release might be one of the best albums of 2020.
