Rachel Cholst

Rachel Cholst

Ruby Force — Evolutionary War

They say it takes your whole life to write your debut album, and Ruby Force’s Evolutionary War demonstrates a lot of hard work and discipline. She was clearly good and ready when she entered the studio. This album almost feels…

Ladyshark — Monsters

While Monsters, the debut album by Ladyshark, may feel very immediate, it’s actually been around for a while. The Nashville punk duet unflinchingly addresses the monsters that have stalked us well before Donald Trump was a sickly twinkle in his…

Freya Wilcox & The Howl — Tooth & Nail

If you miss the days when Sleater-Kinney and Hole were exciting new acts, but also prefer your music with a chaser of whiskey-laden twang, then holy cow are you in luck. This Brooklyn-based band will blow any preconceptions of the…

DL Rossi — Crooked Love Vol. 1 and 2

DL Rossi had a helluva time. And I’m sorry for him, but as with many personal tragedies, his failed marriage made for some really fruitful songwriting. In Rossi’s words, the first EP has more of a Tom Petty feel, while…