by Dan Emmons Shows today are usually compiled of a simple formula- pay at the door and get into the show. Most of the time that money is paid to the often struggling and very talented musicians with the promoter and the venue taking their cut. But what happens when a group of Read More

Far-Out Fangtooth Borrowed Time Reviewed by: Jason Sendaula     There is a lot happening on Borrowed Time, Far-Out Fangtooth’s second full album. There is a merging of styles that achieve a mystical quality. A beautiful alchemy of vibrant dark noise, moments of upbeat Read More

Loves It All We Are Reviewed by: Jane Roser     I was pretty darn excited to review Loves It’s sophomore album, being a huge fan of singer/guitarist/fiddler Jenny Parrott’s former band Shotgun Party, and I am pleased to say that I’ll We Are will, in Read More

by Meaghan Paulosky Imagine being a child again, learning to walk for the very first time. Propelled by the pride of your parents, your chubby little legs buckle in your quest for independence. Now, imagine that after your falls and frustrations, your newfound autonomy is Read More

Body Parts Fire Dream Reviewed by: Stephen Krock     Reading up on relative newcomers Body Parts, I saw the word soundscape sprinkled about more than once and I had to groan. It gave me a distinct impression that their debut album, Fire Dream, would be full of stagnant, Read More

Arcade Fire Reflektor Reviewed by: Stephen Krock     Coming off their triumphant Grammy-winning The Suburbs, Arcade Fire has something of a hurdle to leap with their follow up. Will it be just as good? Even better? Or will they pull a Halle Berry and follow up an Oscar Read More