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MilkDrive — Waves

ByRachel CholstSep 10, 2012

I survived my first two days of school — 178 to go! I realized that I never actually posted the music that went with my TCG entry, so feel free to take a gander at that. Now, on to business.…

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Ode to First-Year Teachers: A Two Cow Garage Triptych

ByRachel CholstSep 5, 2012

I’ve wanted to be a teacher since I was ten years old. In New York City, Thursday will be the first day of classes. So I’ve essentially spent my entire adult life preparing for tomorrow. But no pressure. You’ll be…

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The Tressels — American Sunset

ByRachel CholstSep 3, 2012

Here are three things you should know about Philadelphia-based band The Tressels: 1) They are opening for A&T favorites The Sparklers HERE IN NEW YORK FUCKIN’ CITY on Saturday, at The Alphabet Lounge. You’d be crazy not to go. Who…

Rosary Beard — Halfmoon Fever

Rosary Beard — Halfmoon Fever

ByRachel CholstAug 29, 2012

Perfection is listening to Rosary Beard’s Halfmoon Fever while reading about the history of colonial New York before dropping off to sleep, knowing it’s the last night I’ll be able to stay up past midnight with a clear conscience until…

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The Shams Band — Cold City

ByRachel CholstAug 27, 2012

You are not going to find an album that is more fun than The Shams Band’s Cold City. The Chicago-based band’s third album flits between traditional country, alt-rock, and pop. The one consistent element in these songs are the riptide-strong…