Anathema – Weather Systems Grade: A- Being a fan of Metal myself, I think there are couple main reasons why Metalheads love metal so much. One of the reasons is the technicality and virtuosity displayed in Metal music. The other … Continued
Music Reviews
Album Review: Best Coast – “The Only Place”
Best Coast doesn’t offer anything new or groundbreaking with her sophomore effort, The Only Place. Bethany Cosentino recycles her musical formula by serving up enjoyable and infectious surf pop ditties about great waves, dudes and sunny California. Cosentino’s vocals also … Continued
Album Review: Toro Y Moi – June 2009
It’s almost surprising to see the release of June 2009. However, in the realm of a chillwave movement dominated by Chaz Bundick, the artist behind the album, a decent amount of criticisms have been drawn. June 2009 isn’t some new … Continued
Music Review: Light Asylum – Light Asylum
Channeling the fierce vocal energy of Grace Jones, Shannon Funchess delivers a delightful beat down to your aural senses. Tracks like “Hour Fortress” invite Ian Curtis vocal comparisons amidst a synth-pop backdrop. ”Angel Tongue” uses an infectious robotic backbeat reminiscent of Kraftwerk. ”End of … Continued
Album Review – Conflicted’s “Never Be Tamed”
Conflicted – Never Be Tamed Grade: B Never Be Tamed is a pretty impressive debut by a Canadian Progressive Metalers, Conflicted. Never Be Tamed is a release that should entertain fans of Progressive Metal. From the technical instrumental sections to operatic … Continued
Music Review: Grimes – Visions
Creating astounding, bizarre, pop confections, Grimes (Bio | Website | Facebook) is one of the most creative musicians of the present age. Grimes, aka Claire Boucher, is one woman hailing from Canada; her music has been nurtured and cherished on … Continued
Music Review: Jacaszek – Glimmer
Glimmer is Jacaszek’s newest album and marks a huge turning point in the development of his neo-classical, electronic sound. Jacaszek delivers a gorgeous album full of sparkling tracks so elaborate and extensive, it’s difficult to tell where one ends and … Continued
Music Review: Oneohtrix Point Never – Returnal
Oneohtrix Point Never’s newest album, Returnal, is another brilliant masterpiece within the drone genre. It also represents OPN’s most commercial work to date, though it is not by any means ready for the radio airwaves. In this album, OPN explores … Continued
Album Review: Above & Beyond’s “Anjunabeats Volume 8″ Compilation
Since 2003, trance all-stars Tony McGuinness, Jono Grant, and Paavo Siljamäki (collectively known as Above & Beyond) have been releasing yearly compilations to showcase the latest and greatest features of the Anjunabeats record label family. Released during July of this … Continued
DMB – Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King
Because everyone has to have a slightly obsessive love for Dave Matthews like I do, I’m sure everyone has already listened to their first studio album in 4 years–Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King. As a long time fan, I … Continued