With Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys producing, the new Dr. John album sees the New Orleands R&B legend revitalized with a dark and rustic aesthetic. WATCH THE REVIEW
Chicago singer-songwriter Willis Earl Beal makes his official full-length, label-released debut with Acousmatic Sorcery. Though his influences are rife with great artists–for example, Tom Waits, Daniel Johnston, Captain Beefheart, and even blues music–not all of them translate into pure magic. WATCH THE REVIEW
On its latest LP, Chromatics bring forth a tried and true style, bringing reverb-soaked vocals, post-punk guitars, synths, and drum machines together for a bedroom pop opus that lasts 90 minutes. WATCH THE REVIEW
With improved production, more original material, more instrumentation, and some intense performances, the new BADBADNOTGOOD album improves on the blueprint of the previous LP in every way. WATCH THE REVIEW
High On Fire returns with an abrasive set of songs, and a crushing new sound thanks to producer Kurt Ballou. WATCH THE REVIEW
On his new self-titled album, ex-Books member Nick Zammuto takes his penchant for playful experimentation to a full band setting. WATCH THE REVIEW
On Koloss, it’s Meshuggah as usual as the band churns out one ribcage-cracking riff after another. WATCH THE REVIEW
With an emphasis on synths, edits, and effects, the Mars Volta makes the more accessible direction its been going in a lot more interesting, making this new record a colorful approach to progressive rock songwriting. WATCH THE REVIEW
On the Shins’ fourth album, the band bring some newer, bigger production to the table. However, the band doesn’t exactly present the energy or personality to make these ambitious sounds exciting.
Album Reviews
Daniel Rossen- Silent Hour / Golden Mile
I wish Silent Hour / Golden Mile was longer, but I still have to admit singer-songwriter Daniel Rossen has pulled together a solid collection of solo material on this 5-track EP. The man’s tunes are some of the most masterful in independent music right now. WATCH THE REVIEW