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Fear Inoculum Album Review: The End of the Hiatus

Posted on September 12, 2019

After an extensive 13 years, Tool finally released their 5th studio album titled Fear Inoculum. The title track was pre-released shortly before the album debuted, and everyone realized that “It’s finally happening!”. …

Kygo Brings A+ Game for Sophomore Album

Posted on November 7, 2017

Norwegian producer/songwriter Kyrre Gørvell-Dahl, also known as Kygo released his first track “Firestone” at the end of 2014. As of August 2017, the track has reached over 450 million views on YouTube…

Beck Is Back With Colors: Album Review

Posted on October 25, 2017

In 2015, Beck Hansen, better known as Beck, won the Album of the Year Grammy for his 2014 project, Morning Phase. Beck’s win was a big upset, especially since he was up…

“Jessie Reyez’s Kiddo Ends the Hunger Strike for Good Music”

Posted on September 27, 2017

Reyez offers something unique to her album that sets her apart from the present day R&B artists, and that has to do with her sweet, raspy voice and bold style. She demonstrates…

Hot Thoughts Album Review

Posted on March 27, 2017

Spoon has been an indie-rock favorite of mine for quite a while. Even though there is nothing original about their sound or style, I am always more than happy to hear their…

Taking Back Music

Posted on April 4, 2014

It has been three years since Taking Back Sunday released a new album and eight years since they have released a good album. That all changed earlier this month when they released…

Reflektor Review…Burning Brightly

Posted on November 5, 2013

There is perhaps no greater role model for the counterculture than the concept of the indie band. In an era when it can be easy to dismiss modern music as adhering to…

Album Review: The Midsummer Station – Acoustic EP by Owl City

Posted on August 2, 2013

Regular bands are enough of a chore in an industry where bands tend to live or die by trends, changing attitudes, and whether or not someone can successfully get more than two…

“I’m Not Ready For It To Be Over”; A Review of You’re Always On My Mind

Posted on July 16, 2013

Although A Great Big Pile of Leaves have given their fans multiple releases these past few years, including both new songs and re-imaginings of older favorites, the wait for a proper follow…

The Evolution of Daft Punk

Posted on May 30, 2013

Whether you believe in it or not, evolution is present and inevitable in all walks of life. It’s only natural that nothing remains consistent in life, for variety is the spice of…

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