Album Reviews

Lori McKenna The Bird & The Rifle Reviewed By: Julia Cirignano Widely successful songwriter and recording artist Lori McKenna is about to release her tenth studio album, The Bird & The Rifle. Along with the success of her own recordings, McKenna has written for country Read More

Andrew Keoghan Every Orchid Offering Reviewed by: Asher Wolf Andrew Keoghan is a sucker for contrasts. His knack for coupling seemingly opposite musical qualities makes Every Orchid Offering bloom like a stylish, Frankensteinian concoction. The album doesn’t so much defy genre Read More

Carsie Blanton So Ferocious Reviewed by: Lara Supan   Carsie Blanton is back, and she’s got something to prove. This cheeky, edgy, fresh new album titled So Ferocious showcases Blanton more authentic than ever- and not afraid to show it. Her New Orleans influence is in full Read More

National Park Radio The Great Divide by: Julia Cirignano Mountain man Stefan Szabo (singer/songwriter/acoustic guitarist) founded the band National Park Radio, and in 2013, self-produced their first EP. Szabo grew up by the Ozark Mountains in Harrison, Arkansas. He is the 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