Stars and Scars

Stars align, even if they’re not satellites. Since Phoebe Bridgers debuted in 2017 with the bang of “Motion Sickness” off her evocative if quiet Stranger in the Alps, she’s cemented her reign as … Read More about Album Review: Phoebe Bridgers – Punisher

The sound of The 1975 has always been one of multitudes, at least to me. To many a new listener, baffling is their ability to sound both like the interior of an Urban Outfitters and yet something … Read More about Album Review: The 1975 – Notes on a Conditional Form

The idea of an artist going solo may not seem so groundbreaking these days. However, when you’ve endured the public spotlight for half your life - amid heavily publicized personal and professional … Read More about Album Review: Hayley Williams – Petals for Armor

I’d like to get something out of the way before we begin here: I’ve been listening to The Used for about fifteen years. You may be sitting there saying, “But Jacq! You’re only 24! So young to discover … Read More about Album Review: The Used – Heartwork

In a moment when tarot-dealing, astrology-loving witchy women are experiencing a renaissance, self-proclaimed “good witch” Johanna Warren’s fifth album Chaotic Good (May 1, Wax Nine/Carpark Records) … Read More about Album Review: Johanna Warren – Chaotic Good

Overnight success is a popular myth within the music industry. However, if any band could qualify, LA alt-rock sensations The Wrecks would certainly fit the bill. After recording a quick demo tape in … Read More about Album Review: The Wrecks – Infinitely Ordinary

Achieving widespread success is a goal for many artists, and some are fortunate enough to achieve it very early on in their careers. However, early success can be both a blessing and a curse, and for … Read More about Album Review: The Strokes – The New Abnormal