Music
Review: Múm – Smilewound
When I first turned on Smilewound by Múm, my stomach knotted up and I immediately got anxious and a little nervous for what was about to transpire. … read more
Reviews: Lovers – A Friend in the World
It’s been a while since I’ve heard an album with this kind of superior lyrical quality. Backed by electro-pop instrumentation while fusing themes of love, intimacy and a dash of feminism, A Friend in the World is truly a rare find. … read more
Review: Leverage Models – Self-Titled
With catchy, up-tempo pop beats that are both acoustic and electronic, Leverage Models have the ability to please a wide spectrum of music fans. … read more
Review: Less Than Jake – Greetings & Salutations
Whether you’re holed up at the Missionary Training Center or just dream of being there someday, this latest collection from Gainesville’s favorite ska-punk sons will help you get through those lonely nights. … read more
Review: The Legendary Pink Dots – The Gethsemane Option
Legendary, indeed. The CD is comprised of seven experimental tracks of dreamy and hypnotic textures (which may signify mystical intent, or may just be what they had—it’s hard to know with this band). … read more
Review: King Khan & The Shrines – Idle No More
Although Idle No More comes from a darker place than earlier Shrines work, the bulk of the album is celebratory. It melds the psychedelic soul sounds that the band is well known for with a gospel influence. … read more
Review: Kim Lenz and the Jaguars – Follow Me
While maintaining all the tropes of a garden variety release, this record also is a step forward for Lenz, who gained more urgency and has become more visceral in her delivery. … read more
Review: Kal Marks – Life is Murder
I really didn’t think I would grow to like, let alone love and respect Shane’s unconventional vocals, but they make this album a solid piece that is unlike anything I’ve heard recently. … read more
Review: Julianna Barwick – Nepenthe
Although some of the tracks on the album, such as “Pyrrhic” and “Adventurer of the Family,” create sort of a sad vibe, the album as a whole was super relaxing and pleasant to the ears. … read more
Review: James LaBrie – Impermanent Resonance
The attempt here is to bridge the gap between prog-heads and fans of the more melodic style of melodic death à la Sweden. It works extremely well. … read more