Album Reviews

Lowland Hum Thin Reviewed by: Max Miller Lowland Hum is a self-described art-folk act from Charlottesville, Virginia. The duo is comprised of Daniel and Lauren Goans, a married couple who are seemingly living the dream of “being married to one’s best friend,” assuming best Read More

Black Joe Lewis + The Honeybears Backlash Reviewed by: Lauren Rosier Black Joe Lewis is an artist who has the ability to blend the blues, funk, soul, and rock. The mix is a route that he’s familiar with and Backlash is all that and more. However, it adds new approaches to Read More

Mr. Elevator (and the Brain Hotel) When The Morning Greets You With a Smile Reviewed by: Lauren Rosier Mr. Elevator (and the Brain Hotel) celebrate the ’60s with their take on psychedelic pop rock on their latest record, When The Morning Greets You With a Smile. When The Read More

Frederick the Younger Human Child Reviewed by: Ziggy Merritt Coming out of Louisville, Kentucky, five-piece outfit Frederick the Younger is one of the more promising acts to take up the mantle of psych pop. Wisely they don’t box themselves into the trappings of the genre Read More

Elbow Little Fictions Reviewed by: Geno Thackara Following Elbow’s career often feels like checking in with good friends you don’t get to see often enough. It’s great to enjoy familiar faces each time and share some jokes other people just won’t get, and Read More

The New Up Tiny Mirrors Reviewed by: Lauren Rosier San Francisco-based The New Up has delivered a thoroughly solid record in Tiny Mirrors. The duo, comprised of Noah Reid and ES Pitcher, created an exceptional independent rock record that is politically charged while also being Read More