Category Review

Melaena Cadiz on BTR Live

Brooklyn-based folk singer Melaena Cadiz recently released her new album, Far Below Heaven. I already reviewed the album, but here’s an interive with Cadiz in case you still need convincing. Melaena Cadiz — Official, Facebook, Bandcamp

The Bergamot — “Tones”

Brooklyn-based The Bergamot recently released their latest single, “Tones.” They remind me of a more up-to-date version of Elastica. Be prepared to hear more from the duo in the coming weeks! If you like what you hear, help fund their…

The Sometime Boys — Riverbed

It’s easy to understand why the Sometime Boys don’t have the reputation they so justly deserve. They’re just kinda weird, yaknow? Is anyone else writing pseudo-reggae roots songs like “Pharaoh”? Or the meandering ballad “Fake Girlfriend?” Last time around I…

The River Has Many Voices — Division

Division is a thoughtful album by Austin-based musician The River Has Many Voices. It’s best enjoyed several times (possibly consecutively) in a meditative state. Dylan is an ever-present influence on singer-songwriter Matthew Payne, but Payne avoids sounding like someone to…

The End Men — Odds and Ends

The End Men are back (thankfully) with a few little items. Odds and Ends is a little grab bag of the garage blues duo’s songs, some of which have been rescued from the cutting room floor and some of which…