Courtesy of The Line of Best Fit. Carson and her friend (and "official pop culture consultant"), Olivia, give a track-by-track review of the new album from Marina and the Diamonds. Carson: Have you listened to this album before? Olivia: Nope, this...
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Homemade: Denver
Courtesy of CBS Denver. Normally when talking about Denver, one does not immediately think of the city's blooming music scene. When thinking of Colorado's capital, normally the things that come to one's mind are mountains, marijuana and skiing (which, I...
Zen Palette: A Journey through Paris
Ah, Paris; the city of lights, love, fine food, fine wine and fine music. If you follow me on social media, you might've figured out that I visited Paris over spring break. Parisian house music has always been one of my main inspirations for wanting to...
The Current: The Jigsaw Puzzle of SXSW
Courtesy of Do512.In my personal utopia, I'm not currently in D.C., but rather in Austin, Texas. When I hear Texas I think of Sandy from SpongeBob, cowboy boots, barbeque, and Republicans. Basically, a laundry list of my dislikes. However, South by Southwest...
Built To Spill, "Living Zoo" (Warner Bros.)
Old School 90's indie rock by veterans of the sceneBuilt To Spill are back with their first album in over 5 years, and continue to solidify their place as one of the most influential and heartwarming indie rock bands to come out of the '90s. The first single from the...
Summer Cannibals, "Show Us Your Mind" (New Moss)
Modern punk with intelligence and attitude.Summer Cannibals' newest record "Show Us Your Mind" is a modern punk record dripping with attitude. Low, low bass, electrified riffs, and in-your-face integral drumming make for some of the catchiest, tightest, and edgiest...
Grooms, "Comb the Feelings Through Your Hair" (Western Vinyl)
Psychedelic DreampopComb the Feelings Through Your Hair is super psychedelic. Layered and complex, it envelops the listener into a dreamy daze of dreamy, synth-laden pop and rows them down a maple syrup river into a candy cane dreamland. Singer Travis Johnson's...
Matthew E. White, "Fresh Blood" (Domino)
70s-esque groovy soulful and soft indie rock Singer-songwriter Matthew E. White is back with his second album after releasing his debut Big Inner three years ago. White's music is reminiscent of 70's soft rock and soul music with a great retro vibe to it. White's...
Bonson Berner, "Reflection" (Forty Below Records)
Seductive Synth-pop Listening to Berner's sophomore effort Reflection is the equivalent to drinking smooth liquor while taking a train ride into the desert. Bonson has a seductive, crooning way of singing that is equally relaxing as it is enticing. He creates an...
The Prefab Messiahs, "Keep Your Stupid Dreams Alive" (Burger/KYLAM)
Burger garage rock made not by twenty-year-olds.Following Burger record's reissue of their Devolver Anthology two years ago or so, vintage garage band the Prefab Messiahs have hit the studio again to produce the eight songs of Keep Your Stupid Dreams Alive. The music...