Rachel Cholst

Rachel Cholst

El Cantador — Translation Wave

Maybe it’s an example of my changing tastes, maybe Brooklyn is desensitizing me to sweeping guitar-and-synthesizer soundscapes, or maybe it’s just ‘cuz I’m in my 20s, but I really enjoy El Cantador’s latest album. Even if I can’t tell you…

Along Came Jones — Along Came Jones

If I had had my act together more, I’d have written up a Passover-themed post. Ah well. Next year in Jerusalem, eh? But I can present you with a group that captures the spirit of the holiday: tradition, joy, freedom,…

Matt Ryd — Ryd ‘Em Cowboy

Howdy, y’all. Sorry for the lax update schedule. Tomorrow is the last day of school before spring break and I am simply out of fucks to give about anything. However, if you like your power pop with a little bit…

AxeHammerSaw — Skeleton Key

Sometimes, you can tell a lot about a band from their name. If a band’s name is too clever by half, chances are its music will similarly be preoccupied by wit, rather than artistry. I was worried that AxeHammerSaw would…

The Miners — Miners’ Rebellion

When David Horton featured The Miners on his blog, Popa’s Tunes, he needed only to say two words to grab my attention: alt-country and Philadelphia. As A&T favorites The Sparklers and The Tressels have shown, there’s something in the mighty…