by Ari Roth While cities such as Los Angeles and New York are generally credited as the birthplace of hardcore punk, there were many other local scenes, many now forgotten and lost to... Read More

by Jaz Bowens It’s music festival season, a much awaited time of the year when skin comes out and live music plays under the beaming sun until the moon joins the party.  As a music festival... Read More

The Fresh and Onlys House of Spirits Reviewed by: Lara Supan   This album makes a lot more sense once you know that it’s a concept album based on lead singer Tim Cohen’s stay at... Read More

Tom Vek Luck Reviewed by: Brian Roser   Much like mine, Tom Vek’s Luck is bad. On the first track, it sounds like he hired an electric cow to do the backup singing. While it drones on, and... Read More

First Aid Kit Stay Gold Reviewed by: Rebecca Robinson   Soul gripping vocals dominate Stay Gold, the latest album by First Aid Kit. Practically an ode to a young Dolly Parton and Patsy... Read More