The Avett Brothers Grow Up on Magpie and the Dandelion
byThe Avett Brothers’ Magpie and the Dandelion might technically be an outtakes record, but these solid new tracks are a lot more than mere odds and sods.
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Keep Calm and Carry On: Pixies 2.0 Arrive with EP1
byComing to terms with The Pixies’ first new record since 1991 isn’t easy, especially taken in the context of bassist Kim Deal’s departure.
Bangerz and Mash: The Musically Mad Miley-verse
byMost of the trillion or so words written about Miley Cyrus this year haven’t been about her music, so let’s focus for a second on the actual songs of Bangerz.
Both Sides of the Coin: John Mayer's Paradise Valley
byAt an age when most of his peers are striving to recapture a youthful swagger, John Mayer’s applying for early admission to the nursing home. With Paradise Valley, Mayer’s still holed up in his mental log cabin, but he’s closer to that total broski-zen he’s been trying to achieve.
Carving Hesitation Marks: Nine Inch Nails Returns
byHesitation Marks is an album that will be heard with puzzled curiosity or whiny rage by many rockists and probably unheard by many EDM fans, who might – operative word “might” – like a lot of it if they tried it.
Both Sides of the Coin: A$AP Ferg, Trap Lord
byTwo weeks back, A$AP Ferg released his highly anticipated debut album, Trap Lord. It’s earned solid critical acclaim and fan attention so far. So, does it represent the emergence of a truly exciting new player in the rap game?