Exploring Angel Olsen’s Sonic Landscape

A black and white close-up photo of indie artist Angel Olsen, with her hands interlocked and resting over her head

Exploring Angel Olsen’s Sonic Landscape

By Ralph DavidMusic Journalist Angel Olsen’s fragile yet powerful voice has been a staple of the indie scene since the early 2010s. With tales of heartbreak and loneliness, it is not hard to see how Olsen’s vulnerability has made her a critical darling among publications. Olsen’s ever-improving songwriting skills allows her to revisit consistent lyrical themes without sounding stale. However, what is perhaps the most impressive aspect of her discography […]

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Top 10′ of 2014: Tafari Robertson

by Tafari Robertson Music Reviewer Top Ten Songs of 2014 “Can’t Stop (feat. Kanye West)” by Theophilus London “Slow Motion” by Phox “IDFWU” by Big Sean, E-40 “U Guessed It” by Og Maco “Chamber of Reflection” by Mac Demarco “Prince Johnny” by St. Vincent “Iota” by Angel Olsen “Lights On” by Fka Twigs “Untitled song” by Kendrick Lamar** “No Black Person is Ugly” by Lil B **as performed on The […]

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Top Ten’s of 2014: Garrett Strickler

by Garrett Strickler Music Reviewer Top 10 Jaden Smith Tweets of 2014: Instead of trying to focus on whether or not Jaden Smith is smart, wise, possessed, or right, try to focus on the fact that there was no better way to start off your week or end your day than with a good Jaden tweet. Also, keep in mind that he’s still in the full throngs of puberty, he’s […]

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Angel Olsen – Burn Your Fire for No Witness

Artist: Angel Olsen Album: Burn Your Fire for No Witness Label: Jagjaguwar Released: February 18, 2014 Angel Olsen, a Missouri-born singer/songwriter and guitarist has just released her third studio album Burn Your Fire for No Witness. Previously a member of Bonnie Prince Billy & the Cairo Gang, Olsen has transcended as a solo artist gaining recognition for her expressive lyricism and riveting sound. After releasing Strange Cacti in 2011 and […]

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