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 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 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 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
By Mackenzie Akin Music Journalist Artist: Deerhunter Album: Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared? Release Date: Jan. 18, 2019 Website: https://4ad.com/news/927 Indie rock group Deerhunter has managed to show incredible growth by releasing their latest studio recorded album Why Hasn’t Everything … Continue reading Deerhunter Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared? Review
By Keller Bradberry Music Journalist Artist: The Garden Album: Mirror Might Steal Your Charm Release Date: March 30, 2018 Website: http://www.thegardenvadavada.com/ The Garden is an Orange County-based punk duo consisting of Wyatt and Fletcher Shears. On March 30, 2018, the … Continue reading The Garden Mirror Might Steal Your Charm Review
By Tanner Meadows Music Journalist Artist: Grapetooth Album: Grapetooth Release Date: November 9th, 2018 Label: Polyvinyl Record Co. Website: https://grapetooth.com/ “Are you violent?” That’s the question to set the tone for the eponymously titled, debut release of the youthful, eclectic, … Continue reading Grapetooth: Grapetooth Review
By Hannah Wisterman Music Journalist Artist: Emma Ruth Rundle Album: On Dark Horses Release Date: September 14, 2018 Label: Sargent House Website: https://www.emmaruthrundle.com/ A piece of my heart has belonged to Emma Ruth Rundle ever since I heard 2014’s “Shadows … Continue reading Emma Ruth Rundle: On Dark Horses Album Review
By Clayton Chaney Local Music Director Artist: Ooey Gooey EP Title: Inside Jokes Website: ogooey.com After another long hot summer here in central Texas, it is finally time to cool down and chill out. There’s no better way than to … Continue reading Inside Jokes by Ooey Gooey’s
By Aimee Huckeba Music Journalist Artist: The Kooks Album: Let’s Go Sunshine Label: Lonely Cat Release Date: August 31, 2018 After a long-awaited four years, The Kooks have released their fifth studio album, Let’s Go Sunshine. The Kooks showed signs … Continue reading The Kooks: Let’s Go Sunshine Album Review
By Jennifer Romero Rap Music Journalist Artist: Denzel Curry Album: TA13OO Label: Loma Vista Recordings Release Date: July 27, 2018 In 2016 south, Floridan “SoundCloud” rapper Denzel Curry made headlines when his song “Ultimate” became a wildly popular hit. 2016 … Continue reading Denzel Curry: TA13OO Album Review
By Clayton Ambrose Music Journalist Artist: Sophie Album: Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides Label: Future Classic Release Date: June 15, 2018 Just seeing my name associated with this album, you probably can already tell I’m swerving way out of my usual lanes by talking … Continue reading Sophie: Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides Album Review
By Victoria Roxanne Hill Music Journalist Artist: Rex Orange County Album: Apricot Princess Release Date: April 26, 2017 Music Label: Rex Orange County April 26, 2018 marks the one year release anniversary of Rex Orange County’s second album, Apricot Princess. … Continue reading Rex Orange County: Apricot Princess Review
By Tanner Meadows Music Journalist Artist: Preoccupations Album: New Material Release Date: March 23, 2018 Label: Flemish Eye/Jagjaguwar Website: preoccupationsband.com/ Preoccupations’ newest album is yet another step in their steadily evolving musical presence. Album to album, the post-punkers have continually … Continue reading Preoccupations: New Material Review
By Cheyenne Young Music Journalist Artist: Johnny Goth Album: Day Dreams EP Label: Johnny Goth Release Date: March 1, 2018 Somewhat of a mystery in the industry, Johnny Goth has been self-producing music for years now. Playing, quite literally, to … Continue reading Johnny Goth: Day Dreams EP Review
By Andrew Vela Music Journalist Artist: The Jesus and Mary Chain Album: Damage and Joy Release Date: March 24, 2017 Label: Artificial Plastic Records I wish I knew where to start writing this, but I’ll start off by just saying this band’s name. The … Continue reading The Jesus and Mary Chain: Damage and Joy Review
By Casey Curry Music Journalist This is a record for everyone who came to college thinking they’d figure it out here, but are still waiting for life to start making sense. Sidney Gish in her album No Dogs Allowed paints … Continue reading Sidney Gish: No Dogs Allowed Review
By Samuel Cravey Music Journalist Artist: Lowpines Album: In Silver Halides Release Date: February 23, 2018 Website: https://lowpines.bandcamp.com/ Lowpines’ debut album In Silver Halides is the “lofi-Anglo-Americana-pop” project of London native and Bear Driver vocalist/guitarist, Oli Deakin. Lowpines is more downbeat and … Continue reading Lowpines: In Silver Halides Album Review
