Mikal Cronin musters forceful, classic pop tunes incorporating intricate and diverse instrumentationIn his third album California songwriter Mikal Cronin looks inward at his own past and emotional expression through gorgeous pop anthems. The albums kicks off with a...
Just listenStupefying blends of earworms with pounding, distorted guitars will be found when listening to the new full length from Toronto, Canada's own METZ. Without getting into (or attempting to get into) musical technicalities, the variety of time signatures...
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...
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 also good for...
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 the...
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...
Intellectual, multi-instrumental pop rockOver the course of their long and illustrious career They Might Be Giants have garnered a reputation for being slightly nerdy but always a lot of fun, and their latest record is no exception. The 15 tracks feature an...
N.E.W. is a record anyone that claims to love rock and roll, and especially those that love punk, must hear.Death emerged as a lost relic of the origins of punk rock in 2008. Since then, the band has gained loads of attention and this year have released a new album...
When Bella Turns into a VampireYou know, I was really taken aback by the first track, “Strange Hellos,” because Torres starts with this deep, quiet singing that all of a sudden switches into, like, pseudo screamo music at 0:50 seconds. I was peacefully lying down in...
Courtesy of ANTI-. The end of the semester approaches. With each paper, each article, each self-assigned responsibility I step another inch away from some of my best memories. At times WVAU gave me the best of that best. Since starting on the web staff...