I Will Be
After a saucy seven inch and a couple of cuddly EPs, Sub Pop is releasing the eleven song full length by Los Angeles' own Dee…
Cave Syndrome
Opening with slide guitar reminiscent of "My Sweet Lord" from All Things Must Pass, the first solo album by George Harrison, Cave Syndrome, instantly takes…
Pop Crimes
“Well, so long baby/I’ve had enough/I can’t ignore it/I miss you so much.” These are the opening lines to “Shut Me Down,” a poignant composition…
Teen Dream
New York's chimeric-bopping Beach House's debut on Sub Pop, Teen Dream, came out last week to bold fanfare and acclaim from old fans (and new acolytes…
The VS. EP
The VS. EP is two things. It’s a spectacular collaboration with producer Ryan Lewis and also Macklemore’s comeback album after four years of nothing. For…
Of the Blue Colour of the Sky
So here’s the story: OK Go won my heart at the (old) Crocodile one night when Damian Kulash awkwardly positioned himself center stage with one…
Message To Garcia
She just spent Christmas in Vientiane, Laos, teaching English and helping a village raise many children. She sings a lot with fellow blazing-heart redhead Neko…
We Sing The Body Electric!
For those from of you who may have missed it, The Lonely Forest are a guitar-based indie rock quartet who’re the best damn thing to…
Allison Weiss Was Right All Along
One of my very favorite rock fanzines Roctober is quoted in Allison Weiss' hand-made, zine-like press kit as saying she should change her first name…
Little Moon
Uneven albums by your favorite artists are like spending a uneventful, sort of boring evening with your very best friend. You could criticize the night,…