September 24, 2013

Gov’t Mule Shout Reviewed by: Robert Brind and Kathleen Larrick                                    Dirty: a superlative, sick, awesome. And that’s how Gov’t Mule’s new album opens, with a low, distorted dirty riff on “World Boss”. The album does not fail to Read More

Sting The Last Ship Reviewed by: Jane Roser     Released today by Cherrytree/Interscope/A&M Records, Sting’s 11th studio album and his first full length recording of original material in 10 years, is a different avenue for the 16-time Grammy winner. The Last Read More

Into It. Over It. Intersections Reviewed by: Nate Adams     Calling indie punk bands like Into It. Over It. “Kinsella-inspired” is just as cliché as calling them “emo” at this point. Sure, the Chicago band’s new album, Intersections, has all the springy melodies, Read More

Jonny Kaplan & the Lazy Stars Sparkle And Shine Reviewed by: Stephen Krock     Behind the fantastic band name and stellar album title, there lies a raucous, but sweet and earnest slice of Americana in Jonny Kaplan & the Lazy Stars’ Sparkle And Shine. The Read More

Hey Monea! Cheap Souvenirs Reviewed by: Stephen Krock     In an increasingly Mumford & Sons and Of Monsters and Men world, it’s no surprise to hear more pleasant offerings from Hey Monea! What’s so refreshing about Hey Monea!, however, is their comfort Read More