Category Archives: Album Reviews

Album Review: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Mosquito

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: April 17, 2013

New York indie rock gods Yeah Yeah Yeahs make their long awaited return this year with a bludgeoning of contradictions. The trio - made up of singer Karen O, guitarist Nick Zinner, and drummer Brian Chase - has made the books in recent history with indie rock anthems like “Zero”, “Phenomena”, and “Y Control”, butRead more...

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Album Review: Lapalux - Nostalchic

By David Einmo | Published: April 12, 2013

Atmosphere reigns supreme on Nostalchic, the lush debut album from UK-based electronic producer Stuart Howard, a.k.a. Lapalux. Weaving elements of deconstructed R&B, soul, hip hop, and jazz with his astral, deeply textured production, Lapalux galvanizes a gorgeously infectious mood. Lopsided beats stutter and spin over layers of warm, airy loops. In the hands of aRead more...

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Agitated Atmosphere: Bill Baird - Spring Break of the Soul

By Justin Spicer | Published: April 12, 2013

As major labels continue to exist behind the times, artists and labels with little capital and lesser reputations are producing some of the most innovative, interesting, and inspiring music. Whether it’s creating a new niche in digital technology or looking to once obsolete formats, Agitated Atmosphere hopes to pull back the curtain on a wealthRead more...

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Album Review: James Blake - Overgrown

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: April 10, 2013

In only a few quick years, James Blake‘s name and reputation have grown exponentially. Back in 2010, he pioneered the “post-dubstep” genre (consisting of pretty much just him back then) with the much-loved CMYK EP. His mixture of jazz, soul, and bassy undertones made for a rich and unique listening experience unlike anything else onRead more...

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Album Review: DJ Koze - Amygdala

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: April 4, 2013

Making a truly timeless record is really, really hard. Without the ability to look into the future and see what sounds and styles are going to fall out of fashion, artists often just have to take the gamble and see what happens. With all the knowledge and ability you have as an artist, you needRead more...

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Album Review: Vox Mod - SYN-ÆSTHETIC

By David Einmo | Published: March 29, 2013

While space may be the final frontier, the cosmos also appear to be the creative studio of electronic producer Scot Porter, a.k.a. Vox Mod. On the debut full-length, SYN-ÆSTHETIC, Vox Mod’s galactic production and otherworldly synths hover over beats launched from sci-fi sequencers transporting listeners on a sonic joyride. Joining the voyage is a diverse groupRead more...

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Agitated Atmosphere: Roy Montgomery - Music from the Film Hey Badfinger

By Justin Spicer | Published: March 29, 2013

As major labels continue to exist behind the times, artists and labels with little capital and lesser reputations are producing some of the most innovative, interesting, and inspiring music. Whether it’s creating a new niche in digital technology or looking to once obsolete formats, Agitated Atmosphere hopes to pull back the curtain on a wealthRead more...

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Album Review: The Strokes - Comedown Machine

By Jacob Webb | Published: March 28, 2013

It’s hard being The Strokes. After setting the template for the next ten years of guitar-based rock with their 2001 debut, Is This It, it wasn’t long before the NYC quintet was being outpaced by the bands they paved the way for. After some time apart, Julian Casablancas, Nikolai Fraiture, Nick Valensi, Fabrizio Moretti, andRead more...

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Album Review: Chelsea Light Moving - Chelsea Light Moving

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: March 20, 2013

Thurston Moore has thrown us for a couple loops in the last couple years, starting with the long-time coming disbandment of Sonic Youth. Arguably one fo the most influential American bands of all time, Sonic Youth have, for many years, had a turbulent air about them, but after 2009′s noisy but excellent The Eternal, noRead more...

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Agitated Atmosphere: Animal City - See You in the Funny Pages

By Justin Spicer | Published: March 15, 2013
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As major labels continue to exist behind the times, artists and labels with little capital and lesser reputations are producing some of the most innovative, interesting, and inspiring music. Whether it’s creating a new niche in digital technology or looking to once obsolete formats, Agitated Atmosphere hopes to pull back the curtain on a wealthRead more...

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