Album Reviews

Arum Rae Waving Wild Reviewed by: Lara Supan   Well folks, it’s amateur hour once again. Pretty sure Arum Rae went out and got the “How to Make an Indie Record for Dummies” book and followed every overplayed, unimaginative cliche to create this boring, Read More

Damien Rice My Favourite Faded Fantasy Reviewed by: Lara Supan   Damien Rice- now complete with a full orchestra and apparently a newly broken heart. It’s sad (but not really) to say that Damien Rice wears heartbreak so well. My Favourite Faded Fantasy is an epic Read More

Les Sins Michael Reviewed by: Brian Roser   This is a techno album with all the baggage that entails. On second thought, I should probably call it chillwave rather than techno. I had never heard of the genre before I listened to this album, but once I looked it up, I have to Read More

Deerhoof La Isla Bonita Reviewed by: Jordy Lyric     Deerhoof is interesting. While they’ve always been known to “thrill”, as it’s so often put, their new album, La Isla Bonita, is, dare I say, relaxing, but fun. Sure, their signature shrieks and Read More

Pianos Become The Teeth Keep You Reviewed by: Jordy Lyric   Conshohocken producer Will Yip has a Midas touch. It’s no hidden gem: Yip’s clientele consistently releases exceptionally good music. From Title Fight to Citizen, to local favorite Anthony Green and his hometown Read More

Lily and Madeleine Fumes Reviewed by: Jane Roser   Teen siblings Lily & Madeleine have had some growing pains since the release of their self-titled debut album last year, and that just adds to the charm and beauty of their sophomore record, Fumes, arriving today on Read More