Courtesy of Washington Post.Did I risk my life driving in a lightning-infused hail downpour just to get this record? Yes, I did. Was it due to my amazing ability to always procrastinate? Of course. As a second semester senior, at this point, not...
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Ava Luna, "Infinite House" (Western Vinyl)
Brooklyn funk-punk quintet returns with their best album yetAva Luna's sound is a unique blend of R&B and indie rock (I know, sounds like it could be boring, the truth is it's the shit), flitting between styles and key signatures so freely that any new development in...
John Andrews & The Yawns, "Bit By The Fang" (Woodsist)
Americana from amish countryHonky tonk piano, sloppy recording, and church organs used in a folk/country style find themselves all over Bit By The Fang. Fans of tThe Band, fans of late Bob Dylan, fans of early Dr. Dog rejoice! Bit By The Fang represents what those...
Young Fathers, "White Men Are Black Men Too" (Big Dada)
Cool British guys making southern, soulful musicAfter listening to their whole album and not just a single I definitely like Young Fathers more now. FYI they are performing this summer in Montreal at Osheaga. I feel like this music could've been played at a avant...
Bop English, "Constant Bop" (Downtown Records)
Bopadop beeboo dabop BOPDAPERBOOBAPBEEPBop English does not lie, on his latest release the bop is… constant. The album opens with the clang-jangle of a piano, and continues with the twang-bang-crash of a southern electric guitar. Bop English's boppin' English...
Mavis Staples, "Your Good Fortune" (Anti-)
GIRL GOT SOUL“Why did you spend,” Staples begins, “your good fortune on me?” I think this short line in itself is more provocative and thoughtful that most lyrics from most contemporary artists. Accented by self-respect, confidence, and self-awareness, Staples...
Moon King, "Secret Life" (Last Gang)
Nuanced, angsty dreampop.This album opens with a droning synthy spread placed over a methodically drum beat reminiscent of Neu! krautrock. Even more in the way of Neu!, the opener, “Roswell” even includes a long melodic water synth solo that adds a sentiment of...
Kathryn Calder, "Kathryn Calder" (File Under: Music)
Modern day muted low-fi ambient hippie musicThis low-fi, indie dream from The New Pornographers' Kathryn Calder is the perfect soundtrack to a rainy day in the woods. Her smooth, feminine voice cuts through a fog of hazy, ambient noise comprised of effortless, simple...
Zine: The Stream Volume Three
Check out this semester's beautiful zine, headed by art director Luke Palermo with the support of a very dedicated zine staff at WVAU. While you're at it, take a look at last semester's zine right here. Enjoy!
Ruen Brothers, "Point Dume" (Republic)
Promising debut EP from sibling rock duoWhile they may be known as the Ruen Brothers, these two brothers are actually named Henry and Rupert Stansall. Their debut EP, Point Dume, is produced by none other than the legendary Rick Rubin (Run-DMC, Slayer, Johnny Cash,...