by Lexi Bissonnette Most bands don’t grow up as neighbors and classmates, but Chicago indie rock band Twin Peaks did. However, they haven’t been a band the whole time. It wasn’t until very recently that this group of friends joined up for more than just after Read More

Ty Segall Sleeper Reviewed by: Lexi Bissonnette     After a strong year of three releases in 2012, Ty Segall releases Sleeper. This is his first and only 2013 release. Filled with both Segall and other actors, the songs predominately feature Segall and a slight country Read More

Tedeschi Trucks Band Made Up Mind Reviewed by: Stephen Krock     If there was ever a band that lives up to the word “band,” in every sense of the word, it’s Tedeschi Trucks Band. Sporting a comprehensive ensemble, including guitars, horns, keyboards, two drums, four Read More

John Mayer Paradise Valley Reviewed by: Lexi Bissonnette     John Mayer’s back with his 6th studio album, Paradise Valley, and it just continues to get better for this musician. Taking on a brand new instrumental sound, this album has a lot of country influence Read More

Pure Bathing Culture Moon Tides Reviewed by: Stephen Krock     In the case of the perfectly sweet sounding Moon Tides by Pure Bathing Culture, I shall employ the common managerial device known as a “compliment sandwich.” Wherein you start with something good, throw in Read More

Butter the Children True Crime Reviewed by: Stephen Krock     Once you get past the I-need-an-adult feeling you get after seeing the band’s name, Butter the Children’s new EP, True Crime, does its job to butter you up into wanting to hear much more. Eh? See what I did Read More