Song of the Week: Arcade Fire – “Everything Now”
Arcade Fire are back! And they’ve been listening to a lot of ABBA! The title track for their latest album, Everything Now, doubles down on the disco vibe they cultivated…
Song of the Week: EMA – “Breathalyzer”
“Breathalyzer” is the sound of a bad drug trip. It’s distorted, hazy, off-kilter and sets off a creepy, uncomfortable feeling in the pit of your stomach.
Song of the Week: Courtney Barnett – “How to Boil an Egg”
Technically, the latest release by Courtney Barnett is an old-new song. The Melbourne singer-songwriter used to perform “How to Boil an Egg” at open mics years before she started recording…
Song of the Week (5/12/17): The National – “The System Only Dreams In Total Darkness”
It’s been a few years since we’ve heard new music from The National. After 2013’s excellent Trouble Will Find Me, the five-piece lived life and worked on side projects. As…
Song of the Week (5/5/17): LCD Soundsystem – “call the police”
Yes, you read that right! LCD Soundsystem is finally back with new music. This is happening! After seven years and a hiatus in-between their last album and today, would they…
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…
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…
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…