Album Reviews

No Joy: “More Faithful”

Throughout More Faithful, No Joy seem to be a band determined to expand their sound…

Album Review – The Helio Sequence: “The Helio Sequence”

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Album Review – Unknown Mortal Orchestra: “Multi-Love”

Some say that after the first couple albums, many bands can lose that certain thing…

Album Review – Moongriffin: “Glimpse of Future”

By the time album opener “Palindrome” comes to a close, it’s clear that Glimpse of…

Album Review – Surfer Blood: “1000 Palms”

Surfer Blood is back with a new album, 1000 Palms, following 2013’s Pythons. You can…

“Rain Shapes” By Woolen Men

Rain Shapes, the new seven-inch from Portland trio Woolen Men, is a charming affair. Trim,…

“Edge of the Sun” by Calexico

Calexico have occupied their own corner of the indie rock world for the better part…

“Wire” by Wire

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“Foil Deer” by Speedy Ortiz

If an album name like Foil Deer stirs up for you images of taking home…

Album Review – “Only Have Eyes for New” by Dirty Looks

It’s sultry, it’s sweet, it’s got eyeshadow, and it could use a little spotlight. The…