Can’t put this one in a box, or genre: Caroline Rose, “Loner”
New York based (presumably soon to be Philly) musician Caroline Rose recently put out her second album Loner via New West Records. The album itself is five years in the making and those …
Reviews
Unapologetically themselves: Yuck at The Empty Bottle
Last Wednesday I was at The Empty Bottle to catch Yuck for their Stranger Things tour. The venue is a well loved staple in Chicago and even though it’s a little rough, it never has to …
Suuns bring “Felt” cadence to The Great Hall
Suuns have always been a band that evolves. Within their own dark, noisy, deeply progressive sound, they still find a way to be original with each album. The early days Suuns, with tracks …
Milk & Bone begin their tour with a soft yet haunting performance
Thursday night at Toronto’s Mod Club offered a snapshot of Canada’s healthy electro-indie landscape. Marking the start of Milk & Bone’s North American and European tour, the evening …
Jordan Rakei swings by Lee’s Palace
New Zealand’s Jordan Rakei is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer with a fine tuned ear to classic sound and an ability to gently blend influences into his own unique …
Getting to know The Death Valley girls
The Death Valley girls are part of the Burger Records family and it seems that family subscribes to a very powerful spirituality, the Church of Rock and Roll. I would go as far to say that …
Saya drops “Cheap Thrills” EP
Is Saya her real name? A shout out to the dance-music aesthetic from Bolivia? No one really knows. And that’s part of the appeal of this 21-year dashing scarlet from Toronto and LA. Her …
Animal Collective’s “The Painters”: Energetic, but not quite a standout
by Anna St. Claire Animal Collective returns on The Painters — a companion EP to last year’s Painting With. The Painters is usual Animal Collective — experimental indie pop with energy, …
Cadence Weapon swims in an infinity pool of fearlessness
If versatility is what you’re looking for in your hip-hop, then Cadence Weapon has just the right amount of it. The Edmonton MC has returned after a five-year hiatus to release his …
Blush releases a self-titled record
Blush is the bedroom spawn of ex Darlings member Maura Lynch. During her eight year stint with the band, she forged these songs in her bedroom and kept them under the moniker Blush. Once the …