Reviews

There’s been much discussion in the past about the dreaded curse of the boy band artist gone solo star trajectory. For every Timberlake, there’s usually an artist whose artistic identity struggles to … [Read more...] about Album Review: Harry Styles – Fine Line

All Time Low Nothing Personal Ten Year Tribute December 17, 2019 The Fonda Theater Los Angeles, CA It’s December in Los Angeles. The low on Tuesday night hit 45°, and while that might not sound … [Read more...] about Show Review: All Time Low – The Fonda

Post-punk, dark-wave Portland-based band Shadowlands were formed in 2013, with vocalist and lead songwriter Amy Sabin chasing down her dreams of being an artist and performing for an audience who … [Read more...] about Album Review: Shadowlands – 003

Issues Polyphia Lil Aaron Sleep Token Another Day Dawns December 6, 2019 Gramercy Theatre New York City, NY Review and photos by Blair Levinger “New York City loves dancing. That’s good to … [Read more...] about Show Review: Issues – Gramercy Theatre

It’s not uncommon for artists to evolve and adapt to various styles over their careers, and indie-pop stalwart Beck is certainly no stranger to this trajectory. His discography has ranged from such … [Read more...] about Album Review: Beck – Hyperspace

For starters, The Bad Bees are moored by none of the following: 1. Standard song structure 2. Consistent time signatures 3. Boring vocals I can understand how at first flush, or any flush, the … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Bad Bees – The Time It Takes

Yungblud November 20, 2019 O2 Ritz Manchester Manchester, UK Review and photos by Jo Cosgrove There’s no better feeling for a music fan than being right in front of their idol for a show. A … [Read more...] about Show Review: Yungblud – O2 Ritz Manchester

Doomsday scenarios can often be a source of inspiration in music, and it appears that Danish alternative rock and pop group New Politics have tapped this particular influence for their latest offering … [Read more...] about Album Review: New Politics – An Invitation to an Alternate Reality