Music Reviews

British Sea Power Valhalla Dancehall

Brighton foursome continue their anthemic declarations by emitting more powerful bolts of sonic force.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez steps into...
Oh No Oh My People Problems

Having changed their name to be significantly less exclamatory, Oh No Oh My (previously Oh No! Oh My!) is at the whole pop game again, though this time they're a little less cheerful and playful.
Matt Montgomery reviews...
The Beets Stay Home

Stay Home is messy, it’s a bit malformed, and sometimes it’s just out of tune, but throughout this lo-fi outing, The Beets prove their pop ability.
Matt Montgomery reviews...
Tapes n' Tapes Outside

Ostracized blog-o-sphere veterans strike their own chord with passable results.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez loves the harmonium...
Destroyer Kaputt

The latest from Destroyer, Kaputt, is laid-back, it's comfortable, and it's not entirely too challenging, but there's depth here when it's needed.
Matt Montgomery reviews...
Ducktails Ducktails III: Arcade Dynamics

Real Estate contributor levels his psychedelic bedroom project by pursuing a more harmonic approach.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez is not psyched enough...
Minks By the Hedge

For the first full release from Minks, they’ve opted for noisy, cluttered pop music rife with distorted guitars and reverb, floating vocals, and a keen sense of melody. This is music that feels incredibly ad hoc, but the results are engaging enough.
Matt Montgomery reviews...
Paul Weller Wake Up The Nation

This is going to be controversial; you’re probably not going to like it, but we need to talk about Paul.
Joe Iliff admits defeat...
Off! First Four EPs

After countless years, hardcore stalwart Keith Morris recruits his new band of brothers; gives new meaning to the term "punk revival".
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez sweats it all out...
Nicki Minaj Pink Friday

Pink Friday is the day in which girls rule and boys drool thanks to Nick Minaj thrust-kicking them in the head with her diamond-encrusted army boots.
Chris Coplan loves strong women...