Shonen Knife still going strong in “Overdrive”
Still going strong in their now 33-year-long career, Shonen Knife released “Overdrive” earlier this month. Formed in Osaka, this three-part group has a sound that has consistently been associated with pop-punk and alternative rock....
Kathleen Edwards “Voyageur” Review
Kathleen Edwards has not sparked too much recognition since her debut album “Failure” in 2003. The Canadian country-alternative singer-songwriter has since completed three other albums including her most recent, “Voyageur,” released Jan. 17. The...
Powerful hooks, emotive lyrics define the Fray’s “Helios”
From desperately attempting to save the soul of a person struggling with drug addiction to doubting the benevolence of a supposedly kind and nurturing God, the Fray have taken us through some of life’s...
Harry Styles’ self-titled debut shows he can stand on his own post-One Direction
Harry Styles released his first solo album since his days in One Direction. In an interview with The Sun, Styles claimed, “I wanted to put out a piece of me that I haven’t put...
Snoop Dogg’s smoking too much weed on “BUSH”
As a West Coast rap pioneer, Snoop Dogg’s 13th album is a return to the soulful G-funk sound of his earlier career, as if he’s already bought into his own caricature of himself. Even...
“Bad Neighbor” is a lousy neighbor
The highly innovative and pioneering record label Stones Throw records has put out another album in "Bad Neighbor.” This album is a collaboration between underground hip-hop artists MED and Blu, and was produced by...
Under the Radar: Haroula Rose, Snoh Aalegra and Injury Reserve
The Highlander appreciates artists in all forms, even those less renown. As such, in our "Under the Radar" series, we bring light to the underappreciated and incredibly talented. Enjoy.
Haroula Rose
If there is anything one can...
YG’s “Still Brazy” slaps, but not without caution
Keenon Daequan Ray Jackson is in a different place. Two years ago, the man known as YG was bicken back, dropping sexually brazen party anthems for the block and adequately not giving much of...
“Drones” is Muse’s successful experiment
With 20 years and running under their belt, Muse have risen to be one of the biggest rock bands in the world. Their recent musical efforts have been experimental with orchestral sound in 2009’...
Fall Out Boy “Pax Am Days” Album Review
After their return to the mainstream rock scene with the album “Save Rock and Roll,” Fall Out Boy is back six months later with an eight-song EP, “Pax Am Days.” In this release, the...