On "Everything Now", Arcade Fire Sound Infinitely Content
There’s a real problem of being fatigued through overconsumption. It feels like as a culture we’re maxing out: we now have access to an endless pleasure funnel. If you have the
Brendan Hilliard
Waxahatchee Return with the Career-Defining "Out in the Storm"
If you’ve followed the career of Katie Crutchfield and her albums under the name Waxahatchee, it’s clear that she never rests on her laurels. Whether it’s the lo-fi intimacy of
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Reinvent "The Nashville Sound"
Had Jason Isbell stopped making music after his run with the Drive-By Truckers, his output would have already been legendary enough. “Outfit,” and “Goddamn Lonely Love,” alone are inches away from being modern
MUNA Offer More Than Just Making People Move
Listening to the debut album from Los Angeles-based trio MUNA, it would be easy to assume that based on their sunny synth compositions, they’d make propulsive music for the dance floor set.
On "Big Bad Luv", John Moreland Widens His Scope
You don’t find John Moreland. He finds you in the sneakiest of ways. Whether it’s a hat tip from Rachel Maddow or an arresting performance on The Late Show with Stephen
Vinyl Moon's Wild Approach to Monthly Vinyl Subscriptions
Quick heads up: I was provided a complimentary product from Vinyl Moon to review, but all opinions are my own, and no compensation was received. — Vinyl Moon claims to be The Planet&
White Reaper's "The World's Best American Band" is Not Just a Clever Title
You’d think that a band that titled their album The World’s Best American Band may be getting ahead of themselves. But not every band is White Reaper. They might have just
Khalid's "American Teen" is a View to the Future
Plenty of musicians can write about the experience of being a teenager, usually long after the time they were one. It’s one of those few experiences that’s almost certainly better examined
L.A. Takedown's "II" a Journey Worth Taking
You don’t need to have been to Los Angeles to best experience L.A. Takedown’s latest album, II. It’s an album that’s evocative of a time and place, though
Restaurant List - 2017
Hot Dogs/Sausage Portillo’s– The standard bearer for Chicago style eats since 1963 – Hot dogs and Italian beef are specialties. If you haven’t before, at least once in your life, try
Japandroids Return with the Right Album at the Right Time
It’s a weird feeling to be in transition: constantly thinking about where to go next, the thrill of excitement just out of reach, and possibility feeling so endless that it’s overwhelming.
Favorite Songs of 2016 (And Other Stuff)
My Top Songs of 2016 playlist, favorite 2015 discovery of 2016 and Honorable Mention albums. Heads up, the song list is 80 songs long, so hit shuffle and enjoy! Also, “Home”