Several albums deep into his career, English singer-songwriter Frank Turner remains fresh by turning his eye towards a particular theme per album. Thi…
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 harmonie…
Album Review: Friendly Fires – “Inflorescent”
Why is pop music so dour these days? Sure we’re all living in a consistently miserable nightmare world of shootings, political embarrassment and human…
Album Review: Sleater-Kinney – “The Center Won’t Hold”
Sleater-Kinney made a great album (Call the Doctor) before drummer Janet Weiss came on board and it’s likely that they could make several more, despit…
Album Review: French Vanilla – “How Am I Not Myself?”
The art-punk L.A. band French Vanilla is back just two years after their first release, with the assertive and free-spirited How Am I Not Myself? Whil…
Album Review: Ra Ra Riot – “Superbloom”
A super bloom is a phenomenon where an unusually wet winter causes dormant seeds to unexpectedly spring into bloom and create vibrant fields of wildfl…
Album Review: E-40 – “Practice Makes Paper”
Amidst the ever-changing landscape of the music industry, E-40 never changes. He’s the same exuberant California rapper from the 1990s who re-in…