The Mountain Goats, "Beat The Champ" (Merge)

The Mountain Goats, "Beat The Champ" (Merge)

by | Apr 24, 2015 | Archives-old

Fun folk-rock about professional wrestling A concept album entirely about professional wrestling may seem silly at first glance. And it is silly, but in the best way possible. The Mountain Goats manage to pack a wide array of musical styles and lyrical themes while...
Carbon Handshake, "Pulp Life" (self-released)

Carbon Handshake, "Pulp Life" (self-released)

by | Apr 24, 2015 | Archives-old

The love child of Vampire Weekend and Arcade FirePulp Life is the first we‰’ve heard from Carbon Handshake since their debut album, A Dive Right. Though the EP only has five songs on it, it‰’s definitely something for fans to get excited about. The EP is...
Squarepusher, "Damogen Furies" (Warp)

Squarepusher, "Damogen Furies" (Warp)

by | Apr 24, 2015 | Archives-old

Holy $#&@ this robot is pissedWe are at a breaking point, people. Electronic music was conceived in the minds of the rebellious and in the hearts of the hungry. Its purpose was experimental—to push boundaries and define what was possible while representing...
Sons of an Illustrious Father, "Sons" (Big Picnic)

Sons of an Illustrious Father, "Sons" (Big Picnic)

by | Apr 24, 2015 | Archives-old

Frustrated yet melodious, actually original rock musicWithin the time it takes to listen to this four song EP, a complete sensory overload has taken place. All of the songs have a super impassioned, pained delivery over swinging keyboard melodies, and make Sons a very...