Iggy Pop in my mind is a one of a kind storyteller. There’s a grit, depth, and spirit to his vocals that make his music addictive to the ear. That being said, his latest album “Free,” is unlike anythi…
Album Review: Pinky Pinky – Turkey Dinner
I first got to know Pinky Pinky at the Roxy Theater in Los Angeles last December. I was taken aback by the bands carefree energy both in music and personality. Whether it be Anastasia Sanchez’s full b…
Album Review: Ty Segall – First Taste
Ty Segall is a long time contributor to garage rock culture, but on his eleventh album First Taste, he broadens his horizons to include new instruments and thematic focuses. We witness a psychedelic s…
Album Review: “Booksmart” soundtrack
For a movie that’s been raved and reviewed as the “female Superbad,” the soundtrack of Booksmart does not disappoint. When I think about the purpose of the music behind a movie, three things come to m…
Album Review: Two Door Cinema Club – False Alarm
Two Door Cinema Club got its start about a decade ago with the release of their debut album Tourist History. As the Irish trio turns 10 years old, their latest record False Alarm proves that the band …
Album Review: Silversun Pickups – “Widow’s Weeds”
Silversun Pickups are a band with a reputation for their buzzing, anxious rock. If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, take a listen to “Panic Switch” off their 2009 album Swoon. It’s been 10 year…
Album Review: The National – “I Am Easy to Find”
The National wouldn’t be considered a “national treasure” without frontman Matt Berninger’s brassy, sultry, and all or nothing vocals in the spotlight. A one of a kind personality that’s been an…