The Best Indie-Pop of 2007

By Dave Heaton

2007 was a year of independent thinking, where fresh and experienced bands alike stubbornly set off on their own course. [12 December 2007]

Japancakes: Soon/Touched

By Zach Schonfeld

Whether you’re a Japancakes or a MBV fan, stick with the 2007 Loveless tribute. [2 September 2008]

Japancakes: If I Could See Dallas / Down the Elements / The Sleepy Strange

By Kevin Pearson

Worthy re-release of three improvised and instrumental albums that mix symphonic drone pop with a dash of pedal steel. [14 March 2008]

Japancakes: Giving Machines / Loveless

By Nate Dorr

The two albums are occasionally lovely, always effortlessly competent, and while a body of work can perhaps survive by those traits alone, it isn't likely to distinguish itself. [10 October 2007]

    Japancakes: The Sleepy Strange

By Katy Widder