Kompakt’s “Velvet Desert Music Vol. 1” – Review
By Spencer Smith Velvet Desert Music Vol. 1 is a new compilation from Kompakt, the German techno label who has brought us landmark releases from the likes of DJ Koze, GAS, The Field and...
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iDKHOW’s “1981 Extended Play” is the Found Footage Film of Music
By Matthew Lawhead There have been a few watershed moments in my life when it comes to music. When my father introduced me to The Monkees as a child I became enamored with the...
Shin Guard’s 2020: Seeing Post-Hardcore Through New Eyes
By Thomas Shin Guard is a four piece post-hardcore band hailing from Pittsburgh. On February 13th they released their second full-length album 2020. Recorded, mixed, and produced by the band themselves, the album marks...
Dystopian Disco, or just Dull? “Novelty” by Primer
By Sam Taylor I was excited about Novelty by Primer before I even pressed play. Some of my friends had raved about her work on Parts, and Primer’s “about” section on Spotify claimed that...
Why Doesn’t Armani White Have an Album Out
By John Peterson I have my sister to thank for showing me the talents of Armani White. We were on a drive when she first played me a song called “Rewind”. I was hooked...
PGH DIY Beat Report: BSS 2 Year Anniversary – Review
By Dylan Falk and Scales Edited by: Sam Taylor February 23rd turned into a day of celebration and music when Ba Sing Se, a local house venue, celebrated its 2nd anniversary. BSS is a...
Visit Outer Space with Spellling’s “Mazy Fly”
By John Peterson Under the moniker Spellling, Tia Cabral makes music that is nothing if not original. The best word I can use to describe it? Extraterrestrial. While she has obvious pop and R&B...
There Will Be Ten Intermissions on “There Will Be No Intermission” by Amanda Palmer – Review
By Matthew Lawhead Crowdfunding has had an interesting relationship with music, especially with the recent failure of PledgeMusic. A key artist in this relationship, Amanda Palmer raised over one million dollars for her 2012...
“Lightning Round” by Bad Bad Hats – Review
By Meghan Zonno Bad Bad Hats is a three-piece indie rock group from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band is made up of lead singer Kerry Alexander, guitarist/drummer Chris Hoge, and bassist Connor Davison. They formed...
The Accidentals at Mr Smalls Theater – Review
By Katey McVay On February 24, 2019, The Accidentals played at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, PA. They were opened by local acts The Tim Vitullo Band and Ferdinand the Bull. The Tim Vitullo...
