Music Reviews
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Lana Del Rey Born to Die
Having already been enthusiastically built up and savagely chopped down, it almost seems surprising that Lana Del Rey has only just released her debut album.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez gives his final thoughts on all the hype... -
Those Darlins Screws Get Loose
Those Darlins' latest succeeds with catchy, country tinged rock-and-roll with a healthy dose of humor.
Andrew Davison gets loose -
Pop. 1280 The Horror
Pop. 1280 = Pigfuck. 101
Sean Caldwell reviews... -
Imperial Teen Feel the Sound
Warning: current mood must be in the happy to very happy categories to enjoy this music.
Randi Dietiker searches for meaning -
Heems Nehru Jackets
Heems of Das Racist semi-fame pops up with a free mixtape? Is it worth the cost...
James McKenna finds out... -
Pacific UV Weekends
The Athens space rock outfit step towards a more accessible form of synth sounds with shoddy results.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez always wears sunscreen... -
The 2 Bears Be Strong
The modus operandi of The 2 Bears - AKA Hot Chip's Joe Goddard and DJ Raf Daddy - is to create intelligent, nostalgic club music while wearing tatty-looking fancy dress costumes. Of course the end result is going to be a whole load of fun.
Mark Davison wants to give them a bear hug... -
Chairlift Something
Down one band member, but with plenty time to craft their songs, Chairlift's sophomore album trades its pleasance for adventure and find itself at a respectable endpoint.
Forrest Cardamenis reviews... -
Porcelain Raft Strange Weekend
Another Brooklyn indie artist welcomes us with a pretty package, but is the gift as good as the presentation?
Forrest Cardamenis dreams of a... -
Trailer Trash Tracys Ester
A debut album from the London based quartet that references Twin Peaks, Cocteau Twins and MBV? What's not to like?
David John Wood reviews...
