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 anything we’ve…
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 bodied vocals or the…
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 symphony of double drums, synths, and strings…
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 mind. You want the soundtrack…
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 is still full…
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 years since that album dropped…
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 animating the album since their debut in 2001. But, a…
