Shake Yourself Awake
Shake Yourself Awake, the latest offering by local quartet Ms. Led, was written over the span of two years. It’s the band’s most personal release…
Arrivals & Departures
I've had this CD in my possession for ages but have been delayed in reviewing it. Perhaps that's due to a subconscious dedication to the…
Original Soundtrack to 'Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait'
I’m not really sure who closely our loyal TIG readers follow the comings-and-goings of international soccer (“football” to the rest of you non-Americans). My guess…
Who Needs Action When You Got Words?
I tend to fall prey to all sorts of hype from the British press. They apparently know a sucker when they see one, so Americans…
Baby 81
When I was recently driving back from the coast, “Red Eyes & Tears” by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club came up on my iPod and it…
The Flying Club Cup
Every once in a while you realize you’re listening to a band that will become legend. That doesn't mean they’ll be filling arenas, selling ten million records,…
Future Future Future Perfect
On Future Future Future Perfect, Freezepop's third full-length album and their first on Cordless/Rycodisk, Liz Enthusiasm sings, "pop music is not a crime." The sentiment…
Rise Above
On paper, the concept behind this disc is a fairly intriguing one: pay tribute to one of punk’s most influential albums – in this case,…
So This Is Great Britain?
In a British music queue lined with Arctic Monkeys, Kooks, The Fratellis, Klaxons and more looking to win our affections, The Holloways may find it…
Every Scene Needs A Center
"The Punks Are Writing Love Songs" opens Tullycraft's latest release, and it's not much of a stretch to call it "Tullycraft Wrote A Punk Song."…