When Kesha came onto the music scene in 2009, she quickly became known for her brash party pop anthems and clever songwriting. In addition to two #1 h…
Album Review: Paula Cole – “Ballads”
This is a tough album to get through. Not because the songs are harrowing, not because the lyrics are heartfelt and emotional, not because the content…
Album Review: Broken Social Scene – “Hug of Thunder”
Admittedly, this newly released project from the popular indie rock/pop group Broken Social Scene, was one of the first times that I really took the t…
Album Review: Passion Pit – “Tremendous Sea of Love”
Chances are, when you hear the name “Passion Pit,” your brain jumps to “Take a Walk,” the indie pop single that took over the radio waves in 2012. Wit…
Album Review: Benjamin Gibbard – “Bandwagonesque”
Covering an album in its entirety is a daunting task, and one that sometimes comes with little reward. For instance, releases like Ben Lee’s ver…
Album Review: Vic Mensa – “The Autobiography”
It’s been a long road for Vic Mensa. The 24-year-old Chicago rapper was given all the typical opportunities a new rapper gets to break into the mainst…
Album Review: Joywave – “Content”
A sense of wonder, darkness and longing are key elements to any Joywave song. Since forming in 2010, the Rochester, N.Y. quintet have always presented…