Album Reviews

“Hot Fool” by The Lower 48

  Since shedding their folky roots in Minneapolis years ago and recreating themselves in Portland,…

“Dame Fortune” by RJD2

Our Tyler Sanford says the latest from RJD2 finds success when it’s willing to experiment.

“We Disappear” by The Thermals

The Thermals’ 7th studio album comes out Friday, March 25 on Saddle Creek Records. Our Wendy Worzalla reviews.

“Post Pop Depression” by Iggy Pop

Out this month, “Post Pop Depression” is the 17th studio album from punk rock icon Iggy Pop.

“We Can Do Anything” by Violent Femmes

“‘We Can Do Anything’ is the real follow-up they’ve had in the works all along.”

“Bright Forest” by Sea Caves

The key to standing out in an independent music scene as crowded as modern day…

“Synesthetica” by Radiation City

How do you know when a band has “made it?” A shiny, multi-record deal? The…

“Painting With” by Animal Collective

There is a seizure disclaimer at the beginning of the video for the single “FloriDada,”…

“Pool” by Porches

Porches newest release Pool is a striking departure from their previous release, Slow Dance in…

“Secrets” by Deep Sea Diver

“See these eyes, they don’t know how to cry,” and while Jessica Dobson’s might not,…