Chvrches: Every Open Eye
The Welsh poet Dylan Thomas was said to have described his work as a journey from darkness into light. The same could be said…
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Battles: La Di Da Di
There’s humor behind naming your experimental rock band’s entirely instrumental album after a classic hip hop track that showcased two young men performing only…
Read MoreFIDLAR: Too
California punks FIDLAR bring explosive choruses and buckets of attitude on their sophomore release Too. Whether bemoaning sobriety or celebrating youthful indiscretion, Zac Carper…
Read MorePainted Palms: Horizons
1987 was a great year for synthpop. The Pet Shop Boys’ “It’s a Sin” spent three weeks at number one in the UK, When…
Read MoreFrog Eyes: Pickpocket’s Locket
There aren’t too many albums released in recent years where you know before the first song is over that you’re in the hands of…
Read MoreYAWN: Day Trip EP
Chicago psych-pop outfit YAWN has been recording and releasing music for over five years. On their new EP titled Day Trip, YAWN manages to…
Read MoreGardens & Villa: Music For Dogs
Gardens & Villa bring a new philosophy to a retro sound on their latest album Music for Dogs. Similar to acts that first embraced,…
Read MoreThe Mynabirds: Lovers Know
Lovers Know is the third studio album by Saddle Creek synthpop act The Mynabirds. Led by singer-songwriter Laura Burhenn, The Mynabirds deliver twelve very…
Read MoreHave Gun, Will Travel: Science from an Easy Chair
Florida band Have Gun, Will Travel’s concept album Science from an Easy Chair is based on the Imperial Trans-Atlantic Expedition of British Explorer Sir…
Read MoreWhite Reaper: White Reaper Does It Again
Those who regularly read online news regarding up and coming indie bands may have come across a music video for White Reaper’s song “Last…
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