The Looking Glass: Mr Twin Sister

Courtesy of Pitchfork. In Mr Twin Sister, the former band members of Twin Sister introduce a paradoxical shift in redefining and escaping their former work: a movement forward without hesitation, the inexpressible act of mimicry that persists beyond the circuit of...

Pop Exodus: Valley of the Shadow of the Pop Exodus

Courtesy of Gary Grayson. So, why is this column called “Pop Exodus‰Û? It should be pretty self-explanatory, right? I‰’m probably taking a long journey through the war-torn desert of pop music, already dissected over and over again by self-indulgent critics and...

Vibe of the Week: In the Summertime

Hello all! My name is Kristina Kumpel, aka Tina Turnter, and this is Vibe of the Week. Here you can read about whatever music I’ve been groovin‰’ to this week, from new artists to keep an eye out for to old favorites to revisit. With the arrival of fall...

The Current: Alt-J and Assault Rifles

American University is known for being extremely politically active. A great part of this awareness stems from making connections to our daily lives. This column seeks to relate two things I am passionate about: music and a comprehension of the world around me. Alt J,...
King Tuff, "Black Moon Spell" (Sub Pop)

King Tuff, "Black Moon Spell" (Sub Pop)

It‰’s safe to say King Tuff takes an adventure and visits new territory in Black Moon Spell.This album has long songs (at least in terms of garage rock); a couple of the songs clock in just under five minutes. The drums sound awesome. They have a great amount of...