review/photos by Ziggy Merritt This past Friday at World Cafe Live marked the release of June Divided’s lead vocalist, Melissa Menago’s debut album, Little Crimes. Performing in the more intimate setting of the venue’s upper bar area, Menago’s voice managed to seize the attention Read More

The Mortal Micronotz 40 Fingers Reviewed by: Max Miller Like many hazily-remembered American punk bands from the ‘80s, the story of the Micronotz (AKA the Mortal Micronotz) reads like a lost chapter from Our Band Could Be Your Life. A ragtag group of childhood friends from Read More

Wilderado Latigo Reviewed By: Lauren Rosier The second EP from California indie rock four-piece, Wilderado, titled Latigo, is a collection of four songs of gritty rock ‘n roll, blending elements of folk, Americana, and southern rock. Opening track “Morning Light” is perfection in Read More

Ally Venable No Glass Shoes Reviewed by: Tiffany Taylor Blues singer and guitarist Ally Venable debuts her first album No Glass Shoes with Connor Ray Music. Venable is only 17 and is already making remarkable progress with her career. What I can say about Ally Venable is there is Read More

Melissa Menago Little Crimes Reviewed By: Julia Cirignano Melissa Menago’s voice is like a cool beach breeze, or dancing in the rain with your college friends on Saturday night instead of going to a party. Her voice is heartbreaking, raw, and articulate. It has the power to make Read More

Floating Points Kuiper Reviewed By: Lauren Rosier The experimental electronic sounds of Englishman Sam Shepherd, who performs under the moniker Floating Points, has returned with new music following the release of his debut LP, Elaenia. Elaenia was Shepherd’s collection that Read More