Rachel Cholst

Rachel Cholst

Morning Music!

Today’s playlist is fairly eclectic and decidedly untwang-y. But sometimes you have to shake it up, yannow? 1. Sure Sure — “Koreatown” has a catchy beat reminiscent of early aughts indie rock but an intensity that keeps the song up-to-date.…

Emily Mure — Worth

There is a lot of mayhem happening right now. I feel like that’s how I’ve been starting off most of my entries recently but, unfortunately, it’s still true. And music is what we need to deal with the mayhem. In…

Ranky Tanky — Ranky Tanky

This album is really something. It would be enough to feature an ensemble of world-class musicians at the top of their game — which Ranky Tanky exhibits in spades. But this music runs deep through the band’s souls, making Ranky…

Hollow River — Spider Web Eyes

Hollow River’s Spider Web Eyes has a whole lot of heart. It’s a charming collection of folk songs that lean heavily on pop punk without straying into gimmicks. Spider Web Eyes paints a portrait of an earnest and self-critical artist…