One of the (very) few good things that has come in 2020 is the return of the newly renamed The Chicks, the bestselling female band and bestselling country group of all time. Formed in 1989 in Dallas, …
From the Record Crate: Neon Trees – “Habits” (2010)
The pop music scene had a bit of a…shall we say, unique edge to it in 2010. Themes of partying and hooking up were strong, and the metaphors were wild–everything from cannibalism to G6s ha…
Album Review: Louis Tomlinson tackles Britpop and his personal life on “Walls”
Following the announcement of an extended hiatus for international boy band sensation One Direction in 2015, eyes were understandably on all of its members to see where their solo projects would take …
Album Review: Tegan and Sara – “Hey I’m Just Like You”
You could say that Canadian indie-pop duo Tegan and Sara have gone back to their roots for their latest studio album. While going through things while working on their dual memoir High School, the twi…
Album Review: Lana Del Rey – Normal Fucking Rockwell!
Known for her signature melancholy and retro-inspired sound, Lana Del Rey consistently releases sweeping, cinematic “sadcore” albums that poeticize the darker side of romance, the glamorou…
Album Review: The Regrettes – How Do You Love?
Since their introduction back in 2016, the Regrettes have existed at the intersection of ‘60s girl groups and Riot Grrl vibes, marrying sweet harmonies with heavier punk guitars in the name of demandi…
Album Review: Bleached – “Don’t You Think You’ve Had Enough?”
Established in Los Angeles by sister and former Mika Miko members Jennifer and Jessica Clavin, the punk band Bleached had been regularly releasing music on the indie label Dead Oceans since 2011. With…