By embracing a new, fuller sound, singer-songwriter Julien Baker has found new ways to emote and describe her feelings throughout her third studio album, “Little Oblivions,” released Feb. 26 on Matador Records. The deep strings […]
Tag: indie pop
The Weather Station Creates Blissful Darkness With ‘Ignorance’
So much of art is capturing what we see. As a photographer, a lot of times I’m trying to get as realistic as I can with my settings to make the viewer feel like they […]
Claud Uses ‘Super Monster’ Powers For Good On Debut
After basically spending a year inside, I can only appreciate every corner of the bedroom pop that Claud covers with their debut album “Super Monster.” Released Feb. 12 on Phoebe Bridgers‘ Saddest Factory records, the […]
Phantogram Lets It All Go On ‘Ceremony’
Have you ever seen the big old vases in a museum that have been repaired with gold? I’m vaguely familiar with the Japanese concept of Kintsugi 金継ぎ. By fixing ceramics using this method, the repair […]
Tame Impala Controls Time Through ‘The Slow Rush’
Strange times call for strange music about time. That’s exactly what Tame Impala does with “The Slow Rush,” the fourth album by Australian multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Kevin Parker who performs under the moniker. Released Friday, […]
‘Pony’ Is A Hopeful Ride For Rex Orange County
English singer-songwriter Rex Orange County gives me hope. His newest album “Pony,” released Oct. 25, 2019 on RCA Records is an honest reflection of a young man going through some rough times and how he […]
Brockhampton Fights Lies With Ferocious Candor On ‘Ginger’
I’ve always considered myself a team player – from youth sports through collegiate rugby, there is something about working together toward a goal that has always appealed to me. American boy band Brockhampton is as […]
Toro Y Moi Explores Limitless Imagination On ‘Outer Peace’
Just like normal people, musicians are constantly evolving. One of my favorite quotes is by Bob Dylan from his book “Modern Times: Volume One.” In it, he says, “I change during the course of a […]
Tune-Yards Show All On ‘I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life’
You can hear how guilty Merrill Garbus feels singing some of the lyrics on the latest Tune-Yards album. Released Friday, Jan. 19 on 4AD records, “I can feel you creep into my private life” has […]
Mordecai Puts It All Into ‘It’s Never Enough’
Blending complex and emotional beats with deep, introspective lyrics, the Portland-based band Mordecai has created a strong debut album, “It’s Never Enough.” The duo of multi-instrumentalist Andrew Alexander Endres and violinist Kate Kilbourne create an […]