Honey Radar, an enigmatic indie rock band helmed by Jason Henn, has been crafting lo-fi gems since the early 2010s. The band’s sound blends garage rock, psych-pop, and experimental noise. Honey Radar’s approach to music involves a DIY ethic, often recording on basic equipment, which adds a nostalgic, analog warmth to their tracks. Over the…
Christopher McVicker, under the alias Swiftumz, has been an influential figure in San Francisco’s music scene for over a decade. Simply The Best marks a significant milestone in Christopher McVicker’s musical journey with Swiftumz. The album presents a rich array of sounds, weaving together intimate, vibey bedroom ballads with sparkling, idealized pop rock. Each track…
Pedro the Lion is the musical project of David Bazan, known for his distinctive voice and sharp songwriting. After a 15-year hiatus, Bazan revived the project in 2019 with Phoenix, followed by Havasu in 2022. The albums chronicle Bazan’s peripatetic youth, influenced by his father’s career as a music minister. The latest album, Santa Cruz,…
At this point, The Decemberists have a nice music history. The group formed in 2000 when Colin Meloy moved to Portland, Oregon, meeting Nate Query, Jenny Conlee, and Chris Funk. Their sound blends folk rock with complex narratives and varied instrumentation. The Decemberists produce rich, evocative arrangements; and they incorporate elements from different genres, producing…
It really shouldn’t be a surprise that it was impossible to listen to the new Shellac record without mourning the sudden loss of Steve Albini 10 days before its release. With that said, Shellac’s latest album To All Trains, their first record of new material in ten years, is a fierce and now permanent reminder…
Annie Clark, known as St. Vincent, has released her seventh studio album, All Born Screaming and it marks a significant moment as it’s the first album she’s self-produced. This seems to give her even more room to showcase a raw and unfiltered expression of her artistry. The album features a stellar lineup of collaborators, including…
American Primitive is the thirteenth studio album by veterans Old 97’s. The record is arriving just months before the 30th anniversary of their debut album, Hitchhike to Rhome. The band, consisting of vocalist/guitarist Rhett Miller, bassist Murry Hammond, guitarist Ken Bethea, and drummer Philip Peeples, describes the album as a “de-evolution,” featuring big, loud, brutal,…
Cindy Lee’s Diamond Jubilee is a sprawling and excellent self-released album comprising 32 songs that span two hours. It’s the brainchild of Patrick Flegel, known for their work with the Canadian post-punk band Women. Women released two solid albums, with the last being in 2010, before several other members moved on to form Preoccupations. Flegel,…
Ohio Players is The Black Keys’ twelfth studio album. It’s hard to imagine how far this band has come since the scuffed-up blues-rock on their debut in 2002 with The Big Come Up. Now in 2024, the band have collaborated with artists such as Beck, Noel Gallagher, Dan The Automator, Juicy J, and Lil Noid….
David Nance & Mowed Sound is the self-titled debut record of David Nance’s latest group and recording project. Led by Nance on vocals and guitar, the album features a crew of veteran Omaha musicians, including Kevin Donahue on drums, James Schroeder on guitar, Derrick Higgins and Sam Lipsett on bass, with guest appearances from Megan…
