Lana Del Rey’s sixth album release is finally here and Norman Fucking Rockwell! is a sarcastic, breathy, and nostalgically charged observation of the present day. Lana has always been known for her cynical yet laissez-faire way of pointing out her experiences and flaws, and this album concisely brings that approach Continue Reading
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Tiny Moving Parts “Breathe” is both gut-wrenching and heat-warming
From the first note of the first track, it is clear Tiny Moving Parts are staying true to their sad lyrics, shouty vocals, and emo vibes. All things have worked in the past and continue to work for this band. Breathe, similar to other releases from this band in terms Continue Reading
The Pixies are dark and angsty in new album “Beneath the Eyrie”
This past Friday, alt-rock band The Pixies release their newest album Beneath the Eyrie. This record casts a dark cloud in terms of mood, but throughout the record we see beams of light, hope maybe. From the first chord, the listeners can be casted back to the styles found in Continue Reading
House of Sugar is (Sandy) Alex G at His Best and Most Bittersweet
House of Sugar, the eighth studio album released by (Sandy) Alex G is a glittering masterpiece chock-full of the playful, painful melancholy that characterizes Alex Giannascoli’s music. Some actually credit House of Sugar as Giannascoli’s ninth album – the Philadelphia singer-songwriter has been prolific on the platform Bandcamp for nearly Continue Reading
Post Malone mixes musical genres and darker lyrics in his third album, “Hollywood’s Bleeding”
Opening the album with title track “Hollywood’s Bleeding”, Post Malone jumps feet first into his third studio album. Dark, lilting vocals show the angst of calling Hollywood home, “We’re running out of reasons, but we can’t let go.” His hazy words melt songs together, moving from one song into the Continue Reading
Album Review: The Lumineers unveils an new darkness in “III”
Famous for their upbeat singles like “Ho Hey” “Stubborn Love” and “Ophelia” The Lumineers takes on a different path with III. They do however continue to create powerful stories building off of simplicity and using each instrument to its fullest potential. Despite being a strongly emotionally charged album, The Lumineers Continue Reading
Album Review: Sleeping With Sirens “How it Feels to be Lost”
Sleeping With Sirens are back at it again, with the follow-up record to 2017’s pop rock exploration Gossip. The band is heavier than ever on their latest release, How It Feels To Be Lost, which marks their Sumerian Records debut. Fronted by one of the most recognizable voices in the Continue Reading
Tennis System’s Lovesick is Modern But Timeless
Lovesick by Tennis System is an great blend of 90s grunge and modern indie with a dash of New Wave. This is the LA-based bands third album and I hadn’t listened to their previous work before getting Lovesick sent to me, but after Lovesick I listened to the bands previous Continue Reading
Album Review: Roam “Smile Wide”
Smile Wide, is the newly anticipated third album from UK pop punk band Roam. This record covers dark themes not seen in previous releases, however those themes are still accompanied by the upbeat vibes the band are known for. In a post by the guitarist Alex Adam, he says that Continue Reading
Album Review: The Faim – State of Mind
If you are reading this, and you are asking yourself “who are The Faim?” I did the same thing a few weeks ago. This fall they will co-headline a tour with fellow country-mates Stand Atlantic, and I can tell you this band is INCREDIBLE and they play pop-rock! Originating in Continue Reading
Album Review: flor “Ley Lines”
The Oregon native alternative pop band flor released their sophomore album ley lines today, September 6th, 2019. This album shows a more grown up side of flor that we have not seen previously. The term “ley lines” refers to alignments of landmarks and other man made structures that is believed Continue Reading
Album Review: Barns Courtney “404”
Review by Marina Alvarez What’s next for the English musician Barns Courtney? No doubt, great things! Since the release of his first album, The Attractions of Youth in 2017, Courtney has been diligently working to produce another brilliant album. The second studio album 404 will be released September 6th, 2019. As a Continue Reading