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
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Album Review: Hayley Williams – Petals for Armor
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Album Review: The Used – Heartwork
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
Album Review: Johanna Warren – Chaotic Good
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
Album Review: The Wrecks – Infinitely Ordinary
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
Album Review: The Strokes – The New Abnormal
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
Love on Acid are Looking Upward on Their Latest Single
We could all use something to look forward these days - enter newly emerging NJ alternative band Love on Acid. They’re still marching along and have announced themselves with their bouncy new single … [Read more...] about Love on Acid are Looking Upward on Their Latest Single
Album Review: Childish Gambino – 3.15.20
Time is quite a mysterious concept these days, and now more than ever, the essence of a moment is a crucial topic for many individuals, artists included. With his fourth full-length album, Donald … [Read more...] about Album Review: Childish Gambino – 3.15.20