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Album Review: Lovely by Boreen (9/10)
As if the Portland, OR indie grunge band Boreen couldn’t get any more aggressively hip, their newest album Lovely was just released on vinyl. The mistily distant vocals, the pairing ... -
Album Review: Life Sucks...Let's Dance! by Reel Big Fish
Joyfully snarky, Life Sucks...Let’s Dance! is the upbeat and danceable release we needed from SoCal legends Reel Big Fish. This seemingly generic ska-punk album charms with its self-awareness in “Another ... -
A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships by The 1975 Album Review(8/10)
A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships is, overall, a sinisterly poetic jumble of nonsense. From the smart musicianship of “Sincerity is Scary” and “Inside Your Mind” to the yikes lyrics in “I Always Wanna ... -
Album Review: Bloom by Troye Sivan (8/10)
Troye Sivan has crafted an album of quality far beyond his years; the old soul celebrates innocence from the perspective of wisdom in his second studio album, Bloom. Songs like “Seventeen” and “Animal” ... -
Album Review: Composure by Real Friends (7/10)
Juxtaposing melancholy lyrics with danceable guitar riffs is all the rage. Screaming for hope, Real Friends is no exception. Musicianship and production are clean, leaving the gritty vocals to shine ... -
Thank You for Today by Death Cab for Cutie: Album Review (9/10)
Death Cab for Cutie released their most polished and amicable album yet. Songs like “Good Help (Is So Hard To Find)” and “Near/Far” do well for shoulder dancing, not being ... -
Rex Orange County at the Observatory in Santa Ana, CA
In the Orange County Observatory, a comfortable blend between theatre and bar, Rex Orange County sang with the exact soulful and cozily pristine (think the tightest-knit sweater you own) sound ... -
OnlyOneIman signs two-year recording contract with The Orchard
OnlyOneIman LLC announced today, exclusively through Urban Magazine, that it has signed a two-year recording contract with The Orchard, a company wholly owned by Sony Music Entertainment, specializes in media distribution, ... -
Royalty Exchange releases a "Zillow for royalties" app for songwriters
Royalty Exchange just dropped the Know Your Worth app, and it's now open to any songwriter who wants to know what their catalog is worth. Called the "Zillow for royalties" ... -
Live Review: Vance Joy at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles
It was still about 100°F after dark at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, and Vance Joy reminded us all to drink more water, jokingly suggesting that he get a ...
