Chill! Far out! Psychedelic, dude! Axxa/Abraxas is the project of Atlanta resident Ben Asbury, who clearly took after the psychedelic tendencies of fellow Georgians in the Elephant 6 collective. Unlike that group's folksier leanings, Asbury prefers straight up psych...
A fun rock, big band and funk patois It's gonna be a little tough to come up with the “RIYL” for New Orleans septet because they sound very similar and very unique at the same time. The group gets originality points for adding big band instrumentation and funky...
Like one giant, rad garage rock house party This compilation from Seattle based record label Suicide Squeeze collects 14 singles previously released by various bands via the label, often times in limited edition vinyl formats. Stylistically, most of the bands featured...
The sound of a hangover of the prettiest hangover ever The folk stylings of New Bums hits an interesting spot on the musical spectrum, both stylistically and mood-wise. They're sad and downbeat, but not outright depressing like Sun Kil Moon, and their songs about...
Smart, simple cross-genre album. Anyone that heard Battleme's 2013 EP Weight on the Brain was left wishing for more, and the full-length answer to the prayers is Future Runs Magnetic, an edgy and dynamic album. Ranging from dreamy and experimental indie to post punk,...
Impressive debut effort from a creative indie rock band. Desert Noise's debut album 27 Ways is refreshing and upbeat addition to the realm of modern indie rock. High-energy songs that pack punchy percussion, rootsy-rock guitar riffs with overtones of 80s alternative...
Indie-pop sounds of 3am sadness Everyone knows the feeling of a digital glow reminding you it's too early for you to still be awake as you stare blankly at your ceiling. Life Boat should be the soundtrack to those nights. Every song off this debut album explores some...
Indietronic synthfest with a beat The Chain Gang of 1974 is (spoiler!) just one man, Kamtin Mohager- but this guy has enough tricks up his sleeve to act as 5 people. Daydream Forever was an effort between Mohager and producer Isom Innis, who is best known for his work...
Keeping it cool This album is much cooler than you are. I don't mean this as an insult or a compliment, more as a statement of mere fact. If this album were somebody, it would be the young people at a party who have excellent, perfectly disheveled haircuts and a...
Welcome to the inaugural WVAU DJ Profile series, where we take a look at some of the lovely faces behind the microphone who serenade you with all sorts of music. This series will look at some of our fantastic DJs and give you a little more insight into all of the...