Reviews

Pop music is full of narratives of artists waiting for the moment when they’re finally fully embraced into the mainstream. Alt-pop artist Banks has been steadily building herself up these past few … [Read more...] about Album Review: Banks – III

This summer has been host to quite a few promising rock records, and The Black Keys' latest release Let’s Rock is another addition to the pack. The record by the acclaimed Ohio-based duo is their … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Black Keys – Let’s Rock

In the Venn diagram of music, there’s a bubble where art and indie intersect that sounds a lot like a hazy, hypnotic fever dream: art-pop. “No,” you say, as you turn up that alt-J song you like, … [Read more...] about Album Review: RVBY MY DEAR – Waiting

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