Bringing the magic of unplugged back: Courtney Barnett
Alejandro Hirsch Saed
December 10, 2019
The first things that come to mind when someone mentions Courtney Barnett are her fast electric guitar, the monotonous voice, and her conversational lyrics. I was hesitant at first when I heard she was releasing an MTV unplugged album, because while the toned down concert method has defined the careers...
Concert Review: Slothrust
Zoe Joy
December 2, 2019
Recently in my regular article, Respect the Classics, I wrote about the incredibly talented and underrated grunge rock band, Slothrust (if you haven’t read it yet, you should.) The stars somehow aligned in the universe and I was granted a Press and Photo Pass from none other than the PR rep for Slothrust....
Concert Review: Alana Springsteen
Morgan Bluma
October 28, 2019
Let's talk country for a minute, shall we? My midwestern roots need to be expressed because wow! First some background info, Alana Springsteen recently opened for The Mighty Pines at the Pearl Street Warehouse on October 19th. She is an up and coming artist originally from Virginia Beach. She just recently...
Album Review: JPEGMAFIA- All My Heroes are Cornballs
Duncan Nofsinger
October 25, 2019
JPEGMAFIA- All My Heroes Are Cornballs (EQT Recordings) From the very first seconds on track one of JPEGMAFIA’s third full-length album, you know you’re in for an experience that’s out of the ordinary. Glitchy, distorted, crowd noise is the very first thing you hear on the opening track, Jesus...
Album Review: Birth of Violence – Chelsea Wolfe
Chloe Irwin
October 24, 2019
Birth of Violence is the perfect addition to any Halloween playlist. Its songs creep along at a slow rate but will leave you hooked and wanting more, anxious for the release of the measured build. The subtle buzzing and humming that accompanies the songs adds a layer of sound that influences the stro...
Album Review: Judah & The Lion- Pep Talks
Catie Colucci
October 23, 2019
Judah and the Lion’s new album “Pep Talks” perfectly encapsulates what a well-balanced album looks like. It is reminiscent of the Bleacher’s “Gone Now” in which all of the songs follow a theme and parallel each other. Although many of the songs in “Pep Talks” are shorter than three-four...
Album Review: LEGACY! LEGACY! – Jamila Woods
Grace Mills
October 23, 2019
Jamila Woods’ voice is unlike any other I have heard before. Her sultry voice makes you crave to hear it more and understand the story she tells in her new album LEGACY! LEGACY! With lyrics such as “my weaponry is my energy” from the album’s second song "ZORA," Woods’ songs are angry and humo...
Album Review: The Competition – Lower Dens
Jackie Ashmen
October 22, 2019
Formed in Baltimore, Maryland in 2010, The Competition is Lower Den’s fourth album. Beautifully crafted, written, and executed. A band that thrives on tackling the socio-political realm of songwriting, and not being afraid to express raw emotion. While the band’s previous album (released in 2015,...
Album Review: Snuff- There’s A Lot of It About
Annie Lee
October 21, 2019
My knowledge of punk, beyond the standard pop punk, comes exclusively from the tastes of my ex-boyfriend. As far as punk went, his favorite band was Minor Threat. I gotta be honest, they’re the only true punk band I’ve really listened to, but I adored their sound. After we broke up, I realized I...
Album Review: Dominic Sen- Visitors
Claire Daniel
October 18, 2019
On October 18th get ready to be lost in a world wind of whirling synths, punchy kick drums, and everyone’s favorite: slappy bass. Dominic Sen’s debut album, Visitors, is an utter masterpiece. The album is primarily an indie pop/rock record but it’s taken to another level. In a few of the songs,...
Album Review: Squid- Town Centre
Julia Morgan
October 18, 2019
Despite only having only four tracks in total, Town Centre is a truly dynamic and compelling musical experience rivaling that of any full-length album. This debut EP by Squid perfectly exhibits the full extent of their musical creativity and versatility, both revisiting and emphasizing the post-pun...
Concert Review: Bon Iver at The Anthem
Alejandro Hirsch Saed
October 18, 2019
I first listened to Bon Iver back in 2008 as a child. I was eleven, and in some way, I knew he would be great. The first time I saw him live was right after my first breakup. It is the band that has been with me through my teenage years all the way to my early adulthood. Now the band is more mature,...
