” to translate to you! To transfer my meaning, to transport my view” This album is a lot. There are moments of tender folk nostalgia, there are cheerleader chants, and there is endless ambition in this theatrical album. After listening … Continued
Naive Joy’s debut e.p. is a wonderful and eclectic introduction for this South Bend duo. The opening track Quixotic Burst opens with a few measures of synth that sound like it could be in a moody Fraggle Rock episode, then … Continued
This album feels like a conversation, as if Sophia is talking and singing directly to the listener, with a little guitar mixed in too. All ten tracks give off an intimate vibe, sometimes silly, sometimes serious. The vocals range from … Continued
Dang, these vocal melodies are hot. I first heard these songs at Chicago’s Phyllis’ Musical Inn, one of Everday Specials’ first shows. On first listen of this 6 song short play, all the songs popped right back in my head, … Continued
” Being at a brbra show is like remembering all the things you know you forgot to do the last time you died” “Just be nice, and make good tunes” was the ending statement in this brief interview via messenger … Continued
What a dang treat, more new Lung music! Their split with SKRT was already a highlight of the year. This new album continues Lung’s trend of somehow getting better. This album has a denser feel than their previous releases. Come … Continued
“Leaves fall on my head rain falls on my head everything above me falls onto my head (howling) my dog wrote this part he sang with me at my parents piano” What a simple and beautiful way to start an … Continued
When searching for new music, I’m always looking for songwriters who have a uniquely honest songwriting style, and Claudi is without a doubt one of the most unique songwriters in the indie-rock world right now. The new Pinc Louds album … Continued
This release has been on our radar since we interviewed the band earlier this year. Many of the songs in this collection have been out as singles, creating a slow build up of anticipation for the full work. And was … Continued
Pop punk. Depending on how old you are, how many pairs of Dickies short you used to/currently own, or how many times you have suffered waiting in line for a port-a-potty at Warped Tour, the term “pop punk” could mean … Continued