In a genre like garage rock, that often relies on simplicity, tradition, and back-to-basics thinking, a band with the consistency and creativity of Osees is a rarity. In just twenty-three years, the g…
Album Review: H. Jon Benjamin delivers quirky interpretations of movie favorites on “The Soundtrack Collection”
Comedian H. Jon Benjamin’s latest experimental album—this time under the official name “Jon Benjamin – Jazz Daredevil” —is only marginally more legitimate than his first. 2015’s Well I Should Hav…
Album Review: Sports Team Revives Their Rock and Indie Influences on “Deep Down Happy”
It’s no secret that historically, Britain has acted as the epicenter of everything in rock music. Almost anyone could spew endless examples of their influential projects; the Beatles, the Rolling Ston…
Album Review: Bon Iver -“i,i”
There’s an pulsing impatience to i,i, the latest album by Bon Iver which continues on with the plight to explore musical deconstruction and expression in ways that implode while imploring its listener…
Album Review: Backstreet Boys – “DNA”
Backstreet’s back alright, with AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, and Brian Littrell once again refusing to let middle age slow them down. In their first new studio album since …
Album Review: Dan + Shay – “Dan + Shay”
Album after album, Dan and Shay continue to swoon the hearts of their fans with their country music. They sing about love stories, heartaches, and adventures that we all live and dream about. Since th…
Dashboard Confessional – “Crooked Shadows”: Album Review
Dashboard Confessional gained fame around twenty years ago as one of the leading bands of the emo scene. As expected, the band – led by singer, songwriter and only constant member Chris Carrabba…