Matt Costa “Matt Costa” Review
Occasionally we come across people who were born in the wrong era. In Matt Costa’s case, he was off by a few decades. His...
Foals “Holy Fire” Review
Full of ambient experimentation, hard jams and slightly removed vocals, the band Foals has created one of the most engaging albums of 2013. “Holy...
Harry Connick, Jr.’s “Smokey Mary” Review
Harry Connick, Jr. transports listeners to the Mardi Gras parade with his latest album “Smokey Mary.” Its release is timed perfectly to commemorate the...
Tegan and Sara “Heartthrob” Review
It’s not like Tegan and Sara did something wrong, or composed an album of terrible songs, but the twin sisters’ latest effort isn’t quite...
Andrea Bocelli “Passione” Review
Renowned vocalist Celine Dion once said, “If God could sing, He would sound like Andrea Bocelli.” “Passione,” the latest addition to Bocelli’s internationally recognized...
Shugo Tokumaru “In Focus?” Review
Shugo Tokumaru is one freakishly gifted multi-instrumental/bedroom-pop composer who is able to magically pile his copious instrumentals on top of each other in an...
Yo La Tengo “Fade” Review
Just close your eyes and listen—actually, don’t close your eyes. You might fall asleep, albeit in the coolest way possible, to legendary indie band...
Christopher Owens “Lysandre” Review
The troubadour was a figure of lyrical poetry that became very popular during the Middle Ages. Christopher Owens seems to embody this role in...
Black Veil Brides “Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones” Album Review
Prior to listening to their 3rd and latest album, “Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones,” Black Veil Brides seemed to me...
Never Shout Never “Indigo” Review
We are back to the ‘90s when it comes to just about everything in today’s pop culture: fashion, makeup and now, music. Never Shout...