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Album Review: From Michigan With Love by Quinn XCII (8/10)
From Michigan With Love is a fitting followup album to the debut release by Quinn XCII. This time around, the Detroit native has added more ... -
Album Review: The Sun Will Come Up, The Seasons Will Change by Nina Nesbitt (7/10)
Nina Nesbitt’s sophomore album opens with “Sacred,” a simple, honest pop-ballad that showcases her writing chops. “The Best You Had” is an alt-pop track with ... -
Album Review: Walk Through Fire by Yola (8/10)
The story of British artist Yola is, in many ways, a dream come true. Her journey has taken her from poverty, homelessness and abuse to ... -
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, ... -
Album Review: Willapa By Willapa (8/10)
Self-described as “Pacific Northwest Rock‘n’ Roll,” the Bellingham, WA-based trio does, indeed, reflect a sort of raw and natural openness that is a product of said environment. Guitarist-vocalist ... -
The Countdown by Richard Lloyd (8/10)
When your recorded debut was playing guitar on one of modern rock’s most influential albums (Television’s Marquee Moon), then you’ve set a pretty high bar for yourself. Lloyd in ... -
Album Review: mmhmm by mmhmm (7/10)
Hannah Fairlight and Raelyn Nelson are the irrepressible duo known as mmhmm (yes, all lower case!). It certainly is a curious, albeit fun name to emphasize and ... -
LM5 by Little Mix (7/10)
British girl group Little Mix preach female empowerment, equality and self-love on their fifth album, LM5. Ballad “Told You So” discusses the importance of being there for your friends ... -
Dime Trap by T.I. (8/10)
Dime Trap is T.I.’s 10th studio album and with such a fitting title, 15 songs makes it come off a bit lengthy. While tracks like “Laugh At Em,” ... -
149 Delta Ave. by Mick Kolassa and the Taylor Made Blues Band (9/10)
Memphis-based Mick Kolassa is back with his unique perspective and a voice that is slightly gruff and filled with character. And, while Kolassa is an excellent guitarist, he concentrates ... -
Album Review: Modern Happiness by Eric Hutchinson (8/10)
The platinum-selling artist continues his blend of soul-pop, rock and rootsy stylings with lyrical themes built around songs about one’s search for purpose, contentment and meaning. Hutchinson sings in ... -
Album Review: The Complete Warner Bros. -7 Arts Recordings by Vince Guaraldi
Although known for Peanuts/Charlie Brown, this compilation of Guaraldi’s late ‘60s Warner Bros. output encompasses that and more. Disc 1 features the albums Oh, Good Grief! and The Eclectic ... -
Album Review: The Trip Home by The Crystal Method
The Crystal Method, which used to be a duo, is now the moniker of a solo act. One might ask why remaining member Scott Kirkland didn’t just retire ... -
Album Review: The Golden Shore by We Are The West (7/10)
You can’t judge a band by its venues––or maybe you can when the trippy, unexpected performance spaces that dominate We Are The West’s packed schedule are as eclectic and ... -
Album Review: Stardust Birthday Party by Ron Gallo (8/10)
If Ron Gallo’s debut Heavy Meta was his screechy take on the world at large, then Stardust Birthday Party is an homage to the world he feels inside. ... -
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, ... -
Album Review: Under Paris Skies by Nate Najar (8/10)
While Django Reinhardt’s classic “Nuages” has been part of his trio’s set list for years, acoustic guitarist Nate Najar explores his passion for French pop and jazz with deeper ... -
Album Review: Kamikaze by Eminem (8/10)
Hip-hop has awakened the sleeping giant of rap and, with the surprise release of Kamikaze, Eminem is back with a vengeance. A kamikaze was a World War ... -
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 ... -
Album Review: Your Motherfucker by Mondo Cozmo (7/10)
This four-song EP doesn’t represent much of a departure from last year’s terrific Plastic Soul, which yielded a handful of alt hits including “Shine,” which ...
