I have always held a fair amount of respect for artists who choose not to hide behind numerous barriers of noise. While I have
When covering pop music from different countries like France or Japan, I often wonder whether these artists place an emphasis on melody over lyrical
The consistency of Spencer Krug, one of the indie-rock’s most consistent songwriters, continues to prove true in Random Spirit Lover, Sunset Rubdown’s second album
As unfortunate as it sounds, contemporary artists with a strong emphasis on classical instruments continue to be a dying breed. It is difficult to
When a band wears that certain “experimental” tag proudly on their sleeves, it would be foolish to expect one consistent critical response. It is
Usually above this text, there is a picture of an artist or band posing ceremoniously for a photographer with the intent of public distribution.
There is little doubt in my mind that The ACB’s have been mistakenly introduced as “The ABC’s” on more than one occasion. After all,
Cheerleader chants, infectious hip-hop, and irresistible dance-pop? Sounds like something that The Go! Team can handle with ease. As it turns out, their second
It must be a convenient experience to be in a band with a bunch of trustworthy individuals, particularly ones that you grew up being
As successfully as minimalism (or “theater composition”) worked for the likes of Philip Glass and Steve Reich, some artists simply prefer an openly expendable
