Music Reviews

“Still” Weekend Nachos Album Review

"Still" Album Review   Chicago, Illinois powerviolence act Weekend Nachos are just as angry as ever. Backed up by great production and awesome songwriting, “Still” is a must-buy album for anyone who wants some background music while they punch...

“Lousy with Sylvianbriar” Of Montreal Album Review

  Of Montreal Lousy with Sylvianbriar Album Review Polyvinyl Records Released October 8, 2013 Genre: Indie Pop, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic Rock, Folk Rock, Indie Folk Psychedelic pop/folk outfit Of Montreal return to their musical roots with simple, organic instrumentation and less electronic production resulting in...

“Insomnia EP” Elizabeth (Album Review)

  Far away from the Land of the Free, America, the culturally rich country of France resides between Spain and Germany. It is a hotspot of great dining, historical artifacts and vibrant fashion. The “crusty” punk group Elizabeth aims to celebrate...

“Psychic” Darkside Album Review

Darkside Psychic Album Review Matador/Other People Records Released October 4, 2013 Genre: Ambient, Electronica,  (Subtle) Rock, Microhouse Michael White said it best in his  Disclosure review for Pretty Neat Grooves (a music blog Michael and I co-founded and run): "...electronic music has always been...

“Tally All The Things That You Broke-EP” Parquet Courts

Parquet Courts “Tally All The Things That You Broke" EP Review Released October 8th, 2013 What's Your Rupture? Genre: Post-Punk, Indie Rock, Punk Rock So, there’s this band that the blogosphere likes, and I’ve never taken the time to listen to them. It's not...

“Better Off Dead” Flatbush Zombies Album Review

"Better Off Dead" Flatbush Zombies Flatbush Zombies Better OFF DEAD Album Review Electric KoolAde Records Released September 11, 2013 Genre: Hip Hop, Psychedelic Rap, Cloud Rap Trippy, grimy, and erratic: these are the words that describe the new mixtape from New York oddballs...

Danny Brown “Old” Album Review

"Old" Danny Brown 10/03/2013 0 Comments Danny Brown Old Album Review Fools Gold Records October 1, 2013 Genre: Hardcore Hip Hop, Party Rap By Michael White Danny Brown, master of eccentricity, returns with his third full-length  album, eager to open up our minds with his complex and...

Balance and Composure “The Things We Think We’re Missing” Album Review

"The Things We Think We're Missing" Balance and Composure 09/28/2013 Balance and Composure The Things We Think We're Missing Album Review No Sleep Records Released September 10, 2013 Genre: Alternative Rock, Post-Hardcore Imagine all of your favorite 90’s rock bands. Now pretend that there is a...

Touché Amoré “Is Survived By” Album Review

Touché Amoré Is Survived By Album Review Deathwish Inc. Released September 23, 2013 Genre: Hardcore Punk, Post-Hardcore, Emo, Screamo, Alternative Rock A Quote from Hardcore Punk Newcomer (and fellow Team Member) Chris Ayres: “I personally was always a little sketchy on screams, but this...