Spirit is dark, floating and lethargic at times. It's lulling. "Blackwood Gates," a nine-minute song with echoing lyrics, is the song that brings visions of Pink Floyd to the forefront. It's near spiritual in its occasional drum beats and the slight feedback over the vocals. The tambourine serves... > more
If The Long Blondes' debut Someone To Drive You Home was a boppy, schoolyard-informed statement on lessons in love and womanhood, then their follow-up, Couples, is a glance into the tumultuous reality of adult relationships. They created a distinct mental place with their first album that brought... > more
British singer-songwriter Davey La, formerly of the band Ambershades, is now a solo artist based in NYC. The four tracks on his debut EP, Rotten in Denmark, showcase his incredible vocal range and astute pop sensibilities.
The title track, which is unquestionably the best on the EP, is a... > more
With frequent radio airplay of "Angels On The Moon" and a nod by VH1 as an artist "You Oughta Know," it appears this band from San Francisco is living the dream. As an album, Thriving Ivory is a good mix of powerpop and alternative rock. Marketable, easy listening, catchy melodies, and amazing... > more
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