Category: Reviews
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Review: LKFFCT – “Dawn Chorus”
In a previous write-up for the New Jersey’s LKFFCT, I celebrated the fact that the NJ-based indie rock band had crafted a summer anthem “for the rest of us.” By this I meant that the quartet’s jams were equally suited for people who don’t mind partying by simply chilling on a couch with some beer,… READ MORE…
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Review: Ex-Girlfriends – “You’re Next EP”
With each release, Little Dickman Records continues to build a dizzying array of “f**k-you-if-you’re-not-in-for-a-good-time” garage rock that isn’t afraid of getting a little weird. The indie label hailing from Asbury Park, NJ has a keen ear (and eye) for assembling dedicated artists that are a just a little left of center. Little Dickman’s latest acquisition,… READ MORE…
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Review: Mega Beardo – “Ledjent of Zelda EP”
The early 2000’s saw a significant rise in the niche genre dubbed “Nintendocore,” a musical hybrid of hardcore, metal and chip music. The combination of those styles felt as magical as that of peanut butter and chocolate. For a brief time bands like Horse The Band and iamerror ushered in a new era of heavy… READ MORE…
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Review: Nikki Sue & The Bad News – “Nothing Gold”
Since the release of their 2011 EP Anchored, Nikki Sue & The Bad News were onto something special, perhaps without even knowing it. The New Jersey-based band has been winning over listeners with their brand of Indie Rock with a generous sprinkling of Country flare. While it was an impressive debut, the audio was marred… READ MORE…
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Review: Hey Anna – “Pompette EP”
On May 22, the town of Belmar, NJ celebrated the grand reopening of their boardwalk after extensive repairs were done to reverse the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy. The news couldn’t have come at a better time with Memorial Day being just around the corner and with it brings the (unofficial) start of the Summer… READ MORE…
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Review: France – “Remember Kids, Your Pigeon Is Sacred”
In this business of music/art, versatility always pays off in the long run, a belief that Clifton NJ’s France appear to have reinforced on their latest EP Remember Kids, Your Pigeon Is Sacred. The two-track EP barely hits the 7-minute mark, but there’s definitely a “quality over quantity” principle at play here. “Big Kids” sticks to a trusty… READ MORE…
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Review: Mel Washington – “Houses”
I’d imagine that the time South Carolina’s Mel Washington spent with his former band All Get Out is what laid the foundation for his solo work. After all, one doesn’t spend months out of the year writing and recording music, touring rigorously and pouring everything into their art without having grown in the process. After… READ MORE…
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Review: The Shins – “Port Of Morrow”
The Shins are back with a new album and a new lineup. However, does new also mean improved? “Port Of Morrow” marks the band’s fourth full-length album, the first since 2007’s “Wincing The Night Away.” So much has happened in that span of time for frontman James Mercer, most noticeably a full lineup change prior… READ MORE…