It’s common wisdom to make use of all the opportunities that come our way. Right now, a lot of artists and musicians are having a hard time making a living in this global pandemic. But there are also those who are thriving creatively, seeing all this free time as a blessing, and making use of […]

Shadow Talk is a hypnotizing swirl of haze and color. The Chicago indie quintet Cafe Racer released their third LP with an overall improved group. The band has been slowly realizing their sound from 2018’s introspective Famous Dust, but this latest offering is a giant leap forward from that. Jangly guitar riffs intertwine with effervescent […]

During my first listen of 925, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that it was a debut. Sorry seems to have figured it out right off the bat, you won’t hear the stumbling of a rookie artist here. The London duo of Asha Lorenz and Louis O’Bryen managed to capture something unique out of a […]

It’s amazing how much brothers Ron and Russell Mael have achieved in their long and storied career. Five decades and twenty four albums later, Sparks releases their latest offering with great energy and fervor, clocking in at 54 minutes across 14 tracks. A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip is bold, flamboyant, and full of wonder. You […]

Fans of Choir Boy are in for a treat. It’s been  years since Salt Lake City’s indie pop favorite released their debut Passive with Desire, and the wait is finally over. Gathering Swans is a dream pop/goth collection that came straight out of a synth cathedral. The album takes you to a spiritual journey. Each […]

Retirement Party delivers a one-two punch of heavy noise and sincere lyrics in their sophomore album. Runaway Dog carries with it the familiar Chicago sound from similar acts such as Ratboys and Beach Bunny, but the thing that differentiates them is the massive sound and intricate narratives that will pound away at all your worries. […]