Reviews

Alt-pop trio Chase Atlantic are coming into their own this year. After dropping an EP in January, the trio have finally released their debut album Phases. The album expands upon the group’s woozy, … [Read more...] about Album Review: Chase Atlantic – Phases

The pure sounds of rock and roll are making a comeback this year, and Detroit luminary Jack White’s The Raconteurs are more than making a case for it. With their latest album Help Us Stranger, the … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Raconteurs – Help Us Stranger

While the old “Is Rock Dead?” debate continues to rage on, some of the most prolific and influential bands of the early aughts are still very much keeping the genre kicking. One such act, Titus … [Read more...] about Album Review: Titus Andronicus – An Obelisk

Phony Ppl June 29, 2019 Mercury Lounge New York City, NY Review and photos/video by Laila Abuelhawa The city comes alive during Pride Weekend! In addition to that, summer is in full swing in … [Read more...] about Show Review: Phony Ppl – Mercury Lounge

The Appleseed Cast, in contrast with many of their contemporaries, boast both a varied and wildly eclectic discography. Cap’n Jazz managed one studio LP long out of print; for almost two decades, … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Appleseed Cast – The Fleeting Light of Impermanence

I’ve loved Ingrid Michaelson ever since this queen dropped her single “Girls Chase Boys” in 2014. (Great song, great message, still a bop five years later.) I’ll be honest though, I haven’t kept up … [Read more...] about Album Review: Ingrid Michaelson – Stranger Songs

Music has a funny way of finding you when you most need it. The first time I heard Dandelion Massacre, I was still in high school. Just shy of 18, there were a lot of things that stood out to me … [Read more...] about Album Review: Dandelion Massacre – Citadel of Me b​/​w FTTTTTG (and beyond​!​)

August Burns Red Silverstein Silent Planet June 22, 2019 Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ If there’s ever been a more stacked lineup than last week’s rock show at Starland Ballroom, I … [Read more...] about Show Review: August Burns Red, Silverstein, Silent Planet – Starland Ballroom