Mo Kenney — Mo Kenney
There are lots of artists out there who love what they do. After all, music is too tough, too heart-breaking a line of business for someone to half-ass. So sure, when you listen to music, you take it for granted…
Category New Music
Left Arm Tan — Alticana
If you haven’t heard of Left Arm Tan, suffice it to say that this Fort Worth-based band never disappoints. Alticana is a fair descriptor for the band’s second (?) full-length album. Straddling the line between drrrty alt-country and light-hearted folk,…
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…