Review- “11EP”- Hill & the Sky Heroes
reviewed by Michael Thomas Hill & the Sky Heroes describe their genre of music as “alien surf rock.” At first I thought that couldn’t possibly make sense, but it turns out it kind of does. I’ll get...
View ArticleReview- “The Quick Slug EP”- Legato Vipers
reviewed by Michael Thomas The debut EP from Legato Vipers is exactly as the title and album art implies; it’s essentially a quick sip of the band’s groove-worthy instrumental surf-rock. No song goes...
View ArticleReview –“You’re Getting Close”– The Reference Desk/Beached Out
reviewed by Michael Thomas Though it’s basically a pre-requisite for a good split record, it’s still worth noting that The Reference Desk and Beached Out go together like peanut butter and jelly....
View ArticleReview – “Skinny Kids” – Skinny Kids
reviewed by Michael Gallagher Whenever I listen to a band – particularly bands that are new – there are a few things I look for. Does the band have a cohesive sound? Do they share the same artistic...
View ArticleReview –“Legato Vipers”– Legato Vipers
reviewed by Michael Thomas Whoever’s idea it was to say “Hey, the world needs an instrumental surf-rock band” deserves some credit for bringing Legato Vipers into existence. It’s hard to pinpoint...
View ArticleReview –“Zoo du Québec”– Moss Lime
reviewed by Michael Thomas It always seems to be the music that is the least affected that turns out to be the most disarming. Moss Lime, in theory, don’t have a lot of parts to their surprisingly...
View ArticleReview –“Sweet FA”– PEACH PIT
reviewed by Laura Stanley It’s (unofficially) summer! Tis the season to eat fresh fruit and let it dribble down your chin and arm. It’s also a time when the heat exacerbates romantic misfortunes,...
View ArticleReview –“Garbagio EP”– Garbagio
reviewed by Jackson Reed Garbagio take you back to a hazy summer’s evening on Garbagio EP. Swaying guitars, rollicking bass lines and soaring organs combine throughout the four songs that make up this...
View ArticleReview –“Night Glow”– Mango Reinhardt
reviewed by Kaitlin Ruether There is a picture on Mango Reinhardt’s Instagram that features a surfer on a sprawling beach at night, with the aurora borealis stretching its fingers of light across the...
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