By Maria CorazaMusic Journalist Artist: Ambar LucidAlbum: Dreaming LucidRelease Date: March 1, 2019Label: Ambar LucidWebsite: https://ambarlucid.com/ Ambar Lucid is a Mexican-Dominican singer/songwriter originally from Little Ferry, New Jersey. Living in the suburbs of New York City, Lucid started writing and … Continue reading Ambar Lucid: Dreaming Lucid EP Review
By Kaleb HelmsMusic Journalist Artist: WeezerAlbum title: Weezer (Black Album)Release date: March 1, 2019Label: Atlantic RecordsWebsite: https://weezer.com/ Weezer was formed in 1992 in Los Angeles, California, and the band currently consists of Rivers Cuomo (lead vocals and lead guitar), Patrick … Continue reading Weezer (Black Album): Album Review
By Clayton Chaney Local Music Journalist Artist: Ryan Bingham Album Name: American Love Song Release Date: Feb. 15, 2019 Label: Axster Bingham Records Website: ryanbingham.com … And stronger than ever. Yes, it is true: Ryan Bingham is back on the … Continue reading Ryan Bingham: American Love Song Album Review
By Tanner MeadowsMusic Journalist Artist: Dirty FussAlbum: American AnimalsRelease Date: March 3, 2019Website: https://www.dirtyfuss.com/ Dirty Fuss is a rock band; no more, no less. Their sound seems nostalgic for a period/style of rock that kind of feels like it’s just … Continue reading Dirty Fuss: American Animals Album Review
By Keller BradberryMusic Journalist Artist: The VoidzAlbum: VirtueRelease Date: March 30, 2018Website: http://juliancasablancas.com/ A year ago on March 30, the experimental-rock band, The Voidz released their sophomore album, Virtue under Cult records and RCA, which comes after their debut album … Continue reading The Voidz: Virtue Album Review
By Kaleb Helms Music Journalist Album: Quiet Signs Artist: Jessica Pratt Release date: February 8, 2019 website: https://jessicapratt.bandcamp.com/album/quiet-signs Jessica Pratt is a singer-songwriter from San Francisco, California who got her start in San Francisco with her self titled album Jessica … Continue reading Album Review: Quiet Signs by Jessica Pratt
By Shane Willenborg Music Journalist EP: On Corners & Shapes Artist: Quiet Company Release date: February 1, 2019 Website: http://www.quietcompanymusic.com After a transformative year in 2016, in which the band cycled through several members, Quiet Company strayed away from its … Continue reading Quiet Company: On Corners & Shapes EP Review
By Nicholas Volpe Local Music Journalist Artist: Blumoon Album: Slow Burn Release Date: Feb. 22, 2019 Website: https://blumoon.bandcamp.com/ Crossover jazz-influenced music seems to be making a huge splash in both the popular and underground music scenes today. Just a quick listen … Continue reading Album Review: “Slow Burn” by Blumoon
By Gio GilmoreMusic Journalist Album: Give Me What I WantArtist: Sarah BurtonRelease Date: March 1, 2019Website: https://sarahburtonius.squarespace.com Give Me What I Want is the fifth album from Texas resident Sarah Burton that illustrates her adventures and feelings around what she … Continue reading Sarah Burton: Give Me What I Want Album Review
By Shane WillenborgLocal Music Journalist Artist: Bones Garage Album:Oi Ma Yeah Release Date: March 29, 2019Website: https://bonesgarage.bandcamp.com/ I was lucky enough to receive an early review copy of Oi Ma Yeah, the sophomore release from Bones Garage, from the generous … Continue reading Bones Garage: Oi Ma Yeah Album Review
By Wally PerezMusic Journalist Artist: The ReputationsAlbum: Electric PowerRelease Date: Nov. 9, 2018Website: https://www.thereputationsband.com/ Rock and roll isn’t dead, and The Reputations are proof of that. The Austin local’s debut album, Electric Power, released Nov. 2018, showcases powerful vocals provided … Continue reading The Reputations: Electric Power Album Review
By Faith VaraMusic Journalist Artist: Hot Flash Heat WaveAlbum: Mood Ring Release Date: Feb. 15, 2019Website: https://www.hotflashheatwave.com/ After a string of singles and months of anticipation, Hot Flash Heat Wave has finally released their long-awaited EP, Mood Ring. There’s no … Continue reading Hot Flash Heat Wave: Mood Ring EP Review
By Lesly MilanMusic Journalist Artist: Leem of EarthAlbum: Chapter TwoRelease Date: Feb. 8, 2019Website: https://www.leemofearth.com/ If you’re looking for the perfect music to listen to on a rainy day, Leem of Earth is sure to deliver. After releasing their first … Continue reading Leem of Earth: Chapter Two Album Review
By Timia CobbMusic Journalist Artist: Meg MyersWebsite: https://www.megmyers.com/news/-take-me-toAlbum: Take Me to the DiscoRelease Date: July 20, 2018 Meg Myers has to be one of the most underappreciated alternative rock artists today. She has been around long enough to release two … Continue reading Meg Myers: Take Me to the Disco Album Review
By Keller Bradberry Music Journalist Artist: FIDLAR Album: Almost Free Release Date: January 25, 2019 Label: MOM+POP Website: https://fidlarmusic.com/tour/ After three years without a record, California skate-punk group FIDLAR released their third full length album, Almost Free. Lead vocalist and … Continue reading FIDLAR: Almost Free Album Review
By Tanner MeadowsMusic Journalist Artist: And The KidsAlbum: When This Life Is OverRelease Date: February 22, 2019Label: Signature Sounds RecordingsWebsite: https://www.andthekids.com/ And The Kids are an up-and-coming indie trio from Northampton, Massachusetts, consisting of Hannah Mohan, Rebecca Lasaponaro and Megan … Continue reading And The Kids: When This Life Is Over Album Review
By Mackenzie Akin Music Journalist Artist: Xiu Xiu Album: Girl with Basket of Fruit Release Date: February 8, 2019 Website: http://www.xiuxiu.org/music Xiu Xiu forces listeners to open their eyes by listening with their ears in the band’s newest album release … Continue reading Xiu Xiu: Girl with Basket of Fruit Album Review
By Kendall BeckerMusic Journalist Artist: Antonioni Album: The Odds Were All Beating Me Release Date: January 10, 2019Label: Den TapesWebsite: https://dentapes.bandcamp.com/album/the-odds-were-all-beating-me Antonioni formed in Seattle, Washington in 2016. The group consists of lead vocalist, guitar and keyboardist Sarah Pasillas, guitar, … Continue reading Antonioni: The Odds Were All Beating Me Album Review
By Maria CorazaMusic Journalist Artist: Only YoursAlbum: Overrun Release Date: Feb. 1, 2019 Label: Pirates Blend Records Website: https://piratesblend.com/artists/only-yours/ Only Yours is a post-pop band based in Toronto, Canada that debuted in 2016 with their premiere track “Different.” Lead by … Continue reading Only Yours: Overrun Album Review
By Kaleb HelmsMusic Journalist Hellogoodbye is a band name that brings thoughts of a highschool girlfriend, who in the car would play their “Here (in your arms)” from their album Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! And More! Releasing their fourth studio … Continue reading Hellogoodbye: S’Only Natural Album Review
