Song of the Week (4/28/17): Algiers – “The Underside of Power”
Algiers established itself on its debut as a force of political and social justice. It mixed a blunt, chaotic sound with the soulful vocals of Franklin Fisher. On the title…
For The Record – Record Store Day 2017
It’s that time of year again! Record Store Day! During this Saturday in April, I spent my morning and early afternoon at independent record stores in Queens and Brooklyn. I…
Song of the Week (4/22/17): Paramore – “Hard Times”
Paramore cannot catch a break. It seems that every time they go through an album cycle, there’s band member drama. The group, now preparing its fifth record, has not had…
Song of the Week (04/15/17): Royal Blood – “Lights Out”
How much sound can only two musicians make? Listen to Royal Blood and may you be surprised! The duo of Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher creates a terrific, groovy and…
Ten Acts to See at Coachella 2017
You know that feeling you get when Spring arrives? It usually comes on the first clear, warm day, where there’s a shift in the atmosphere. The excitement for summer sets…
Song of the Week (04/08/17): White Reaper – “Little Silver Cross”
These days, the easiest and hardest piece of music to write is a straightforward, roaring rocker. After all, the format’s been in existence as we know it for more than…
Song of the Week (04/01/17): Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly, James McAlister – “Saturn”
Four years ago, a performance piece called Planetarium popped up at a few concert halls. The show had horn players, a string quartet, lasers and orbs suspended above the stage.…
Song of the Week (03/24/17): Perfume Genius – “Slip Away”
Perfume Genius’ music is always cinematic in scope. But “Slip Away” makes you want to get outside and run for hours, to celebrate the joys of life. The first single…
Song of the Week (03/18/17): Feist – “Pleasure”
Feist has been out of the spotlight for a long time. A really long time. Six years after Metals though, she’s finally returned with Pleasure. And the title track is…