Music Reviews
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Franz Ferdinand Tonight
After three years out of the limelight, Franz Ferdinand are back with their third full-length.
Conor McKay reviews... -
Dan Auerbach Keep It Hid
With Keep It Hid, Dan Auerbach does little to distinguish his first solo effort from his previous work with the Black Keys, much to the elation of Keys fans.
Andy Stewart reviews... -
The Donkeys Living On The Other Side
This laid-back outing from the Donkeys arrived to little fanfare in late 2008. John Darnielle loved it; most publications dismissed it. But who was right?
David Coleman considers... -
A.C. Newman Get Guilty
Carl Newman's new solo record continues his movement away from frenetic power pop towards something more subdued.
Alex Dorf reviews... -
BLK JKS Mystery EP
For a four-song EP, Mystery shows a lot of promise from a group of rhythmic dub-inspired reggae punks originiating in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Kevin Walker gets out his djembe... -
Murcof The Versailles Sessions
Caught between albums three and four, Murcof tests the waters with this experimental set of specially commissioned pieces.
Jody White turns out the lights and locks the doors... -
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Wilderness (K)no(W)here
Third album from Baltimore art rock quartet, Wilderness, (K)no(W)here gives away its ending too quickly.
Sean Caldwell reviews... -
Pia Fraus After Summer
Estonia's premier shoegaze band releases its fourth album on Seksound.
David Coleman is intrigued... -
The Soundtrack of Our Lives Communion
They have a name which suggests they're the most vital band on the planet and in the age of single-track downloads, they're releasing a double album. It looks like The Soundtrack of Our Lives are full of ambition with Communion.
Joe Rivers reviews... -
Anni Rossi Afton
Afton, the debut 4AD release from Anni Rossi, establishes the 22 year old Minnesotan as the newest talent in American alternative music.
Miguel Morelli reviews...
