Album Reviews

Cloud Nothings Here and Nowhere Else Reviewed by: Ari Roth At a moment when guitar-based indie rock carries little cultural capital, Cloud Nothings present a compelling case for the resurgence of that genre as a medium for catharsis and emotional immediacy. True to its title, the Read More

Matt Andersen Weightless Reviewed by: Lara Supan   Matt Andersen’s new album, Weightless, is a perfect title for this collection of soulful, spirit lifting tunes that sound like they were born straight from the Mississippi River. No way this guy is from Canada, right? Quite Read More

S. Carey Range Of Light Reviewed by: Lara Supan   There’s no hiding the fact that S. Carey is a student of Bon Iver and The Tallest Man On Earth, and that’s definitely a good thing. Range of Light is a perfect cross between an atmospheric ambient and lyrical folk sound, Read More

The Colourist Reviewed by: Lara Supan Ready to get moving? Pop in The Colourist and you’ll have no problem getting motivated.   This is The Colourist’s first full length CD, but you would never know that from listening to this masterfully tight quartet rock out for a solid Read More

Bumper Jacksons Sweet Mama, Sweet Daddy, Come In Reviewed by: Jane Roser   If you prefer your jazz straight up with a twist, a teaspoon of blues, a dash of ragtime and a sprinkle of country swing then this album is just what you need to start your day off right or end it on Read More

The Hold Steady Teeth Dreams Reviewed by: Stephen Krock   The Hold Steady returns with their first full-length album in four years. And they have come to rock. Well. Not so much rock as wobble back and forth. Teeth Dreams is rife with excellent guitar riffs and the unique Read More