Authors: Justin Gallegos
Reviews: The Precious Lo’s – Self-Titled
The Precious Lo’s have established themselves as Circle Research, a DJ/production unit from Toronto. I can understand a pair of DJs wanting to try their hand at songwriting. My head naturally bobs to their down-tempo funk beats, but it’s the vocals that make me feel like I’m listening to the robot from Short Circuit trying his hand at R&B. … read more
Reviews: Swiiim – Cellophane Castle
From the first song on this album, I was enthralled. Sadly, the infatuation didn’t last long. … read more
Reviews: These Animals – Pages
These “pages” nod back to late ‘90s alternative indie/emo. The problem is: That’s a place I don’t prefer to go. … read more
Reviews: Jamaican Queens – Wormfood
While more notable acts like Purity Ring and Sleigh Bells benefit from finer production, Jamaican Queens fall short in this area. … read more
Review: Zs – Xe
Zs = Sun Ra + Gelbart + Nisennenmondai / Patrick Higgins x Jar Moff … read more
Review: Youth Lagoon – Wondrous Bughouse
The dense and trippy world Trevor Powers invites listeners into appears to be an extravagant show. It seems that he wants to appear much more than a lo-fi bedroom artist, but upon listening to the opening track, “Mute,” I can feel Power’s sincerity, even if he does secretly crave being weird. … read more
Review: White Fence – For the Recently Found Innocent
Tim Presley of White Fence is the stoned outlaw of psychedelic folk music. This is his sixth LP, which was recorded in a studio with help from fellow prolific rocker Ty Segall. It’s the first time Presley has completed a solo album outside of his bedroom. … read more
Review: White Fence – For the Recently Found Innocent
White Fence = The Left Banke + Roky Erickson / The Pretty Things … read more
Review: White Reaper – White Reaper Does It Again
White Reaper White Reaper Does It Again Polyvinyl Records Street: 07.17 White Reaper = King Tuff + Ty Segall / Hunx and His Punx The album title of White Reaper’s follow-up tells a painstaking story: Reaper is content with recycling the same approach they presented to us with their debut. The consensus on the Kentucky
Review: Vows – Soon Enough Love
Vows = Tame Impala / MGMT
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