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Album Review: Poison by Swizz Beatz (8/10)
Hard-knocking and bass-driven, Swizz Beatz delivers a heart-pumping release for eager fans. A creative producer associated with many top rap artists, Swizz is a nucleus who brings together hip-hop’s most ... -
Spotlight on Jazz by Simone Kopmajer (8/10)
Any jazz stylist who can master Louis Armstrong after gracing us with an original ode to “I Dream of Jeannnie” with images of the beach, ... -
Get Your Shit Together by The Hunt Sales Memorial (8/10)
Hunt Sales has a resume placing him among rock royalty that, along with bassist brother Tony, found him drumming in support of Todd Rundgren, David Bowie/Tin Machine and Iggy ... -
Cityzen by The Wooly Mammoths Album Review(8/10)
The Wooly Mammoths describe themselves as a punk band making dance music, but their curious brand of dank electronica has alternatively been labeled nerd rock ... -
Album Review: Live in Japan 1984 by Allan Holdsworth & I.O.U. (9/10)
Guitarist extraordinaire Allan Holdsworth shines in this classic concert from Japan. Appearing with one of his best groups as a leader, the members of I.O.U., Paul Williams (vocals), Jimmy ... -
New World Nightmare by Atria Album Review(7/10)
Citing Tool, Slipknot and Lamb of God as primary influencers, Canadian rookies Atria get the blood rushing on their inaugural EP. Despite inhabiting that familiar sonic sphere, it’s how ... -
Eastern Standard Time by Mark Winkler & Cheryl Bentyne Album Review(9/10)
Does music get any more quirky-fun hipster than two jazz treasures, Mark Winkler and Cheryl Bentyne, intertwining their dashing, urbane vocal magic to explore the cool divine madness of ... -
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 ... -
Spencer Sings the Hits by Jon Spencer (8/10)
Garage rock/punk/blues godfather and innovator Spencer takes a sabbatical from his trio Blues Explosion to venture out on this solo debut. Recording in Michigan at Key Club Recording Company, ... -
Moves by Hearts of Oaks (7/10)
Given the cookie cutter nature of our contemporary country scene, Hearts of Oak represents a welcome paradigm shift. Lacquering their core focus on Americana songcraft with drippy guitars and ...
