By Nicholas Volpe Music Journalist Artist: This Will Destroy You Album: New Others Part One/Two Release Date: Sep. 28, 2018 This Will Destroy You (TWDY) have been veterans of the instrumental, post-rock music sound that college radio stations have been … Continue reading This Will Destroy You: New Others Album Review
By Shane Willenborg Local Music Journalist Artist: The Black and White Years EP: Arthur #1 Release date: February 1, 2019 Website: https://www.lessawful.com It’s been nearly five years since we heard anything from the Austin-based art rock outfit, The Black and … Continue reading The Black and White Years: Arthur #1 Album Review
By Maria Coraza Music Journalist Artist: Alex Lilly Album: 2% Milk Release Date: Jan. 11, 2019 Label: Release Me Records Website: https://www.alexlillyland.com/ Alex Lilly is a singer-songwriter and producer based in Los Angeles, Calif. Prior to releasing her solo album 2% … Continue reading Alex Lilly 2% Milk Review
By Clayton Chaney Local Music Journalist MindMassage is an innovative new group based out of the U.K. They experiment with guided meditations within their music by using calm rhythms and easy going harmonies to create a relaxing atmosphere. The mindful … Continue reading MindMassage Shivers Review
By Timia Cobb Music Journalist Artist: Teamarr Album: Thanks For the Chapstick Release Date: May 17, 2017 Website: https://soundcloud.com/teamarrr/sets/thanks-for-the-chapstick Haitian-American musician Teamarr released her second album, Thanks For the Chapstick, in 2017. She puts everything a young woman goes through … Continue reading Teamarr Thanks for the Chapstick Review
By Neil Manning Music Journalist Artist: Weezer Album: Weezer (Teal Album) Release Date: Jan. 24, 2019 Weezer’s latest album, consisting entirely of covers, caught fans by surprise in late January. The only hint before the drop were covers of “Africa” … Continue reading Weezer (Teal Album) Review
By Dylan Reynolds Music Journalist Artist name: iLLism Website: https://www.illismmusic.com/ Album: Illuminate Release Date: January 31, 2019 iLLism is a Twin Cities based hip hop and R&B husband/wife duo comprised of members Envy and Fancy. Their first full length studio … Continue reading iLLism’s Illuminate Album Review
By Claire Barker Local Music Journalist Hey Cowboy! is an experimental synth-pop band hailing from Denton, Texas. The trio is comprised of Micah Vargas on bass, Sydney Harding-Sloan on synth, and Gaby Rodriguez on drums. Punk influence combined with bedroom … Continue reading Hey Cowboy! Live at Cheer Up Charlies
By Chantal Green Music Journalist Artist: A Fragile Tomorrow Album: Generation Loss Release Date: Feb. 22, 2019 Label: MPRESS Records Website: http://afragiletomorrow.com A Fragile Tomorrow’s sophomore album with MPress Records is a testament to the present social climate. The album, … Continue reading A Fragile Tomorrow Generation Loss Review
By Elise Montemayor Music Journalist Artist: Toro y Moi Album: Outer Peace Label: Carpark Records Release Date: January, 18, 2019 Website: https://toroymoi.com Toro y Moi has an important spot in millenium indie royalty which he ensures in his synth-groovy LP, … Continue reading Toro y Moi: Outer Peace Album Review
By Clayton Chaney Local Music Journalist At a quarter to seven, Evans Auditorium was packed full of enthusiastic jazz listeners and musicians. There was standing room only available on the first floor, and the entire second story balcony was seated … Continue reading The Count Basie Orchestra Concert Review
By Mili Murillo Music Journalist A few days ago I got the opportunity to hear the band GOOD. live, it was truly a remarkable experience to see them perform for the first time. They were playing an event called Winter … Continue reading GOOD: This Is for You Review
By Syd Smith Music Journalist Not to be confused with Simon Fellow’s 2004 campy horror movie with the same title, though equally as entertaining, Supreme’s BLESSED is in short Bill Strobeck’s magnum opus skate film dedicated to the recently deceased … Continue reading Supreme’s BLESSED Soundtrack
By Madisen GummerMusic Journalist Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, will go down as one of the greatest nights of about 15,000 people’s lives. Every seat was filled at Frank Erwin Center for the legendary Fleetwood Mac. They began the night with … Continue reading Fleetwood Mac Concert Review
By Faith Vara Music Journalist Artist: The Cure Album: Disintegration Release Date: May 2, 1989 Website: http://www.thecure.com/ This year marks the 30th anniversary of The Cure’s eighth studio album, Disintegration. Released in 1989, Disintegration helped The Cure stray away from … Continue reading A Track-by-Track Look Back on The Cure’s Disintegration
By Iliana Ramirez Music Journalist Artist: Mike Krol Album: Power Chords Release Date: January 25, 2019 Website: https://mikekrol.bandcamp.com/ Los Angeles-based artist Mike Krol is gracing the new year with his fourth studio album, Power Chords. In all of 33 minutes, … Continue reading Mike Krol: Power Chords Review
By Kendall Becker Music Journalist Artist: Andrew Friedberg Album: Thank God For Rock Bottom Release Date: November 18, 2018 Label: Andrew Friedberg Website: http://www.lilandymusic.com/ On Nov. 28, 2018, Andrew Friedberg released his first self-released album, Thank God For Rock Bottom. … Continue reading Andrew Friedberg: Thank God For Rock Bottom Review
By Kaleb Helms Music Journalist Artist: Vt100 Album: The Burden of Irrational Optimism Release Date: March 19, 2019 The avant-garde electronic band “Vt100” was founded in Berkeley, California, in 2010 by engineer and producer Carl Van Arsdall. Vt100’s music consists of … Continue reading Vt100: The Burden of Irrational Optimism Review
By Thomas Dunlap Music Journalist Based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Lounge FM’s chilled-out vibe emulates the cold environment of their hometown. Although the wintry vocals and icy instrumentation echo a snow-covered landscape, the grooves and energy of the music are … Continue reading Lounge FM Love Will Let You Down Review and Interview
By Caitlin Dunn Music Journalist Artist: Maggie Rogers Album: Heard It In A Past Life Release Date: Jan. 19, 2019 Website: https://www.maggierogers.com/ Here is what you need to know about Maggie Rogers: she is a 24-year-old artist from the rural parts of Maryland who … Continue reading Maggie Rogers Heard It In A Past life Review
