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 […]
Category: Music Reviews
Album and song reviews
Anderson East Pours His Soul Into ‘Encore’
When it comes to music, I go with my gut. Sometimes I have to listen to an album a couple times in order to get it, but really I’m a love it or leave it […]
Pharrell Revives N.E.R.D For ‘No_One Ever Really Dies’
It’s been seven years since N.E.R.D. released an album. But, this music has always been there for me when I needed it. In high school, songs like “Rock Star” helped bridge the gaps in my […]
The Highest Of The High Note – My 17 Favorite Albums Of 2017
I’m a big fan of albums. Does that sound as weird to you as it does to me? But I like the complete package; from the album art and the liner notes to the order […]
The Highest Of The High Note – Favorite Songs Of 2017
There are a lot of lists being thrown around now that it’s the end of the year. Looking back on 2017, it’s hard to create a comprehensive list of songs that I loved throughout the year. […]
Kamasi Washington Is Making Jazz Cool Again
Kamasi Washington is giving people a reason to listen to jazz. As America’s oldest music format, jazz has not held a prominent place in pop culture since bop-obsessed beats wrote about Charlie Parker. Of course, […]
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 […]
Toro Y Moi Heals His Soul With ‘Boo Boo’
Toro Y Moi guides listeners on a psychedelic safari through lush landscapes of loops and synths on “Boo Boo,” released Friday, July 7. Chaz Bear, who performs under the moniker of Toro Y Moi, combines […]
Real Estate Creates A Suburban Sound On ‘In Mind’
With a lush landscape painted with beautifully layered guitars, “In Mind,” describes where the heady new Real Estate album puts its listeners. “In Mind” is like a modern “Our House” by Crosby, Stills, Nash and […]
Sundara Karma Feeds Off The Energy Of Teenage Tension
On its debut album, Sundara Karma nails 12 indie rock tracks that combine youthful play and smart songwriting.