Tuesday, October 25 2011
Justice: Audio, Video, Disco
Feeling like a classic from beginning to end, Audio, Video, Disco is a brilliant change-up from the brilliance of Cross, as well as a promising new direction for the band.
Friday, October 21 2011
Astronautalis Pushes Minneapolis Hip-Hop in Fresh Directions
Astronautalis's hip-hop meets electro-rock spectacle to provide the perfect soundtrack for the genre drifter in all of us.
Friday, September 30 2011
Krista Muir: Between Atoms
A couple of moments stand out, but overall Between Atoms is a run-of-the-mill singer/songwriter effort.
Friday, September 23 2011
Claps: Wreck
Minimalism may be simple, but Claps are able to do a lot with it.
Wednesday, September 21 2011
Bombay Bicycle Club: A Different Kind of Fix
After 2010's acoustic-centered, Flaws, Bombay Bicycle Club return with another fantastic follow-up that threads the dance-pop of Passion Pit with the ambient intonations of Interpol.
Thursday, March 24 2011
Shunda K: The Most Wanted
Shunda K deserves to be your favorite foul-mouthed Christian lesbian rapper, but this is no way to put together an album.
Thursday, November 11 2010
Bruce Haack: Farad: The Electric Voice
Bruce Haack is an important figure in the annals of electronic music. But once you’ve convinced your friends that you’re cool because you know about Bruce Haack, why on earth would you want to listen to his music?
Friday, October 29 2010
Ghostland Observatory: Codename: Rondo
The two guys in Ghostland Observatory are from Austin, Texas, but they seem to wish they resided in the Dark Underbelly of the Myth of America.
Tuesday, September 7 2010
Blip Blip Bleep: Like Track Stars
The synth-pop trio's buoyant full-length debut is a loose concept album about the rise and fall of a romantic relationship.
