Album Review: “Going Going Gone” by Mild High Club

As a fairly well-established band in the indie world, Mild High Club has taken this opportunity with their new album to branch out to a different sound and experiment with their music even more. For those of you who are already fans of them, be prepared for something entirely different from what you know about […]

Album Review: “one hand on the steering wheel the other sewing a garden” by Ada Lea

This is the second album by Montreal singer Ada Lea (stage name for Alexandra Levy) brings out so many emotions in the most absolutely beautiful way. Ranging from topics like emotional baggage, relationship troubles, and feelings of inadequacy, Ada Lea finds ways to strike deep with her messages, much like Phoebe Bridgers or Mitski. This […]

Album Review: Civilisation II by Kero Kero Bonito

While this album, technically listed as a single, is the shortest one I’ve reviewed so far – only 3 songs – pop band Kero Kero Bonito pack so much into these three songs. With poppy synths that sound like they belong in a video game, effected vocals, and airy drums, this album is infused with […]

Album Review: S/T by Antonioni

Coming up in the Seattle DIY scene, 4-piece indie band Antonioni have been playing together since 2016, releasing a few EPs before this debut album. This album sits as a culmination of the sounds of their previous EPs but has a uniqueness to it that would be expected from an introductory album. The band, as […]

Album review: I AM JUST A BOY LEAVE ME ALONE !!! by dad sports

This EP by the three-piece out of California is infused with a high-school-coming-of-age nostalgia to it that makes you want to immediately hop in your car and blast it with your windows down. Each track has a light and airy feel to it that leaves you with a “can’t sit still” feeling. It’s one that […]

Album Review: Lunatic House by Spirit Award

Lunatic House is the 3rd full-length album from the Seattle three-piece, Spirit Award. While the band sticks to their indie-rock roots, this album shows some of the wider range of this band’s sounds and talent. Each song brings something new, but all seamlessly come together to make one coherent album with a noticeable post-punk influence. […]

Album review: Peel by Peel

Peel is the first, self-titled EP from the two-piece creative project from sunny Los Angeles. This EP was carefully and meticulously crafted, and the work really shows through. This album is heavily textured, with the bulk of it coming from synthesizers, sleek percussive sounds, and somewhat haunting vocals.             The first two tracks, “Catch and […]

Album review: Remote by Wallows

Wallows, the three-piece indie pop group from Los Angeles, came in strong with their latest EP, Remote. This EP revisits their typical theme of covering some pretty deep lyrics with an irresistible beat and melody that you can’t help but dance to. With the majority of the members having girlfriends, and all being in their […]

Album review: Shore by Fleet Foxes

Shore, the fourth studio album from Fleet Foxes, presents itself as an exciting new chapter in this band’s story. Recorded mostly in quarantine after a 3-year hiatus, it explores a more personal and introspective reflection on many different aspects of life such as celebrations of icons past and emotional bars in relationships. Each track brings […]

Album review: Dead Swells by Dead Swells

Dead Swells is the first, self-titled, studio album from the 5-piece indie band hailing from South Carolina.  This album is full of nostalgia and a longing for the past all wrapped up in the pretty packaging of an upbeat rhythm and danceable songs. Paul Nederostek, who wrote and produced almost the entirety of this album, […]