Album Reviews

Sarah Jarosz Undercurrent Reviewed by: Asher Wolf Sarah Jarosz is a 25-year-old veteran of Americana. She topped the US Bluegrass chart at age 18 with Songs Up in My Head, collaborating with icons including Stuart Duncan, Jerry Douglas, and the great Chris Thile. A year later, Read More

The Danberrys Give and Receive Reviewed by: Geno Thackara Dorothy Daniel and Ben DeBerry sure sound like they have a good life. Sharing an almost lifelong history, happily married for a decade, able to travel and explore the music they love, they’re willing to put their Read More

Mitski Puberty 2  Reviewed by: Ziggy Merritt After an artist’s promising debut there’s a sense of anxiety experienced by both fans and critics alike as to what sort of follow-up is in store and whether or not it can surmount the peak set in place by their previous success. Just Read More

Todd Terje & the Olsens The Big Cover-Up By: Julia Cirignano The Big Cover-Up consists of disco covers songs written by Yellow Magic Orchestra/Martin Denny, Martin Circus, Boney M., and Vangelis. The album also consists of remixes of Daniel Maloso, Dan Tyler, Prins Thomas Read More

Empty Houses Daydream Reviewed by: Asher Wolf Sometimes you can tell a book by its cover. Empty Houses’ debut album, Daydream, sports an idyllic beach scene, hyper-saturated and tinted with a crinkled brown filter like a sleeve that’s been sitting in your record collection for Read More

Jon Bellion The Human Condition Reviewed by: Carlos Esqueda Jon Bellion’s voice resonates throughout the pop music industry. Bellion wrote and produced “Trumpets” for Jason Derulo, and the GRAMMY winning song “The Monster” for Eminem and Rihanna. He has attracted a devoted fan Read More