Review of Motion City Soundtrack’s ‘Go’

Motion City Soundtrack has been my musical standby for pretty much anything. If I’m in a depressed mood, they have a song for that (“Hold Me Down”). If I’m angry, they got a song for that (“Disappear”). And whenever I feel like just singing at the top of my lungs (“L.G. Fuad”), well I think […]

Review of Hot Chip’s ‘In Our Heads’

If you don’t know who Hot Chip is, then may I recommend you watch their video for their 2010 single, “I Feel Better.” That oddball music video, mixed with an awesome electro-club song and great lyrics, immediately put them on my musical radar. I dug into their rather extensive back catalog and found myself enjoying […]

Review of Big K.R.I.T.’s ‘Live From The Underground’

Before you pop in Big K.R.I.T.’s new album, Live From The Underground, ask yourself something. Have you listened to any of his past mixtapes? If you answered no, then stop whatever you’re doing and go download them. The two most prolific tapes the southern rapper put out, 4eva N A Day and Return Of 4eva, […]

Review of Regina Spektor’s ‘What We Saw From The Cheap Seats’

If there was such thing as a “Top Tier of Singer/Songwriters,” then Regina Spektor would definitely be sitting on that level. Her entire discography has been praised by both fans and critics alike, making her one of the more accessible and consistent artists out there today. Sure, she hasn’t gotten the notoriety she once had […]

Review of John Mayer’s ‘Born And Raised’

I could sit hear and talk about his personal life, how it seems like he has become a very prominent figure on sites like TMZ or any show that shames celebrities. I could dig into his dating life, and how he has handled and talked about all of his exes. I could talk about comments […]

Review of Kimbra’s ‘Vows’

Even if you don’t know her name, you have probably heard Kimbra supporting Gotye on his breakout single “Somebody That I Used To Know” sometime this year. She helped catapult Gotye to the top of the Billboard Charts, as the single is taking over airwaves and everyone’s heads all year. But alas, this is the […]

Review of Best Coast’s ‘The Only Place’

It’s almost summer, which means that there are plenty of feel good summer albums to come out in the next month or so. And really, what’s more summer than California? Follow up question; what’s more California than the LA duo Best Coast? Fronted by Bethany Cosentino and backed by Bobb Bruno, the duo have really […]

Review of Tenacious D’s ‘Rize of the Fenix’

I remember when I was younger, cracking up to the Jack Black and Kyle Gass’ music video for “Tribute” off of the first Tenacious D album. I still laugh to this day when they get to “Rock!” And I might be the only one here, but I did laugh during their movie The Pick of […]

Review of Karmin’s ‘Hello’

You might have heard Karmin in a lot of different places. The majority of people have probably heard her cover popular artists on YouTube like Lil Wayne and Chris Brown, while others (including myself) heard them when they played on Saturday Night Live earlier this year with host Zooey Deshanel. Both of the songs that […]

Review of Silversun Pickups’ ‘Neck Of The Woods’

When having to describe a band like Silversun Pickups to friends, I’d portray them as a collection of different pieces of art. I know that sounds weird, but it’s rather true if you think of it. Each one of the California-based quartet’s albums (including EPs) evokes different feelings and moods that are just as colorful […]

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