Anberlin “Vital” Review
After two years of composition and compilation to change their sound, Anberlin released “Vital,” their sixth album, on Tuesday, Oct 16. The album...
Kaki King “Glow” Review
For those skimming the pages wondering who Kaki King is—remember the movie “August Rush?” Kaki King is the living, breathing inspiration of the peculiar...
The Vaccines “Come of Age” Review
Following the success of their debut album in 2010, English indie rockers The Vaccines released their sophomore album “Come of Age” on Oct. 2....
Hammock “Departure Songs” Review
Hammock's fifth full length album, “Departure Songs,” is their first double album and their most progressive piece to date. Hammock offers elegant soundscapes with...
Metric “Synthetica” Review
Prior to the release of the band’s fifth studio album, frontwoman Emily Haines declared to her fans that “Synthetica” is about “forcing yourself to...
Mumford & Sons “Babel” Review
Following their first album, “Sigh No More” released in 2009, is Mumford and Son’s latest and highly anticipated album, “Babel,” which was released on...
Green Day “¡Uno!” Album Review
“Shut your mouth / cause you talk too much / and I don’t give a fuck anyway,” snarls lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong of...
The Hives “Lex Hives” Album Review
Swedish garage rock band The Hives have released their first full-length album in five years, but don’t stray far from their signature style.
The album,...
John Mayer
After a two-year hiatus and a vocal chord surgery, John Mayer has returned to the industry with a bang. Mayer’s highly anticipated new album,...
Gardens and Villa at the Barn
The latest and greatest band to come out of Santa Barbara, Gardens and Villa, played to an enthusiastic crowd at the Barn Wednesday night....