“Insecure Men” by Insecure Men – Review
Review by Sean Bailey Score: 7/10 It’s impossible to talk about the new project of Saul Adaczewski, the London-based duo Insecure Men, without talking about its origins in the wake of his dramatic...
Category: CD Reviews
“Down Below” by Tribulation – Review
Review by Derek Adams Score: 8/10 After 2015’s “The Children of the Night,” Tribulation had a lot of eyes on them for their next release. They came through with “Down Below.” Unlike...
“Marriage + Cancer” by Marriage + Cancer – Review
Review by Calder Buisch Score – 6/10 Marriage + Cancer’s self-titled debut draws heavily on influences from the 90’s noise rock scene. The Portland, Oregon band can deliver high energy and controlled chaos...
“Mircoshift” by Hookworms – Review
Review by John Wright Score: 8/10 It’s always sort of nice when underappreciated genres make a big return. See; the return of garage rock from the bargain bins of record stores everywhere to...
“How to Resolve Our Human Problems” by Belle and Sebastian – Review
Review by Sean Bailey Score: 8/10 The comparison between the release of “How To Solve Our Human Problems” and Belle & Sebastian’s famous 1997 three-EP cycle, consisting of “Dog on Wheels,” “Lazy Line...
“Yes and No” by Anna McClellan – Friday Featured Review
Review by Elyssa Pollio Score: 8/10 Indie Pop is a term that is often used, but is never well defined. Anna McClellan is considered indie pop due to her perfect piano driven songs, that are...
“Blue Madonna” by BØRNS – Review
Review by Derek Adams Score: 6/10 “Blue Madonna” is the second full-length release by American singer-songwriter Garret Borns (stage name Børns) and features a fusion of synth-pop and indie rock styles. The album...
“Room Inside the World” by Ought – Review
Review by Spencer Smith Score: 8/10 Ought’s debut LP arrived in 2013. It was a sparse statement of frenetic potential and raw anxiousness, showing a group that had, after only an EP,...
“We Were Never Here” by Lucid Structure – Review
Review by Sandy Fairclough Score: 6/10 Lucid Structure’s first album is unlike anything I’ve ever heard before. I was intrigued by the cover art – a thick black border surrounding what could be...
“Brighter Wounds” by Son Lux – Review
Review by Sam Taylor This review was brought to you by… Score: 8/10 Son Lux is making better art than ever before: Brighter Wounds is inspired, and Son Lux holds nothing back. This is...
