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, […]

Album Review: Talk Loud by Shy Boys

Shy Boys are an indie pop/psychedelic pop quintet that is based in Kansas City. The Shy Boys consists of members like Ross Brown, Konner Ervin, Kyle Little, and brothers Colin and Kyle Rausch. Talk Loud is the groups third studio album. The first track of the album, In Gloves is a great first track with […]

Kozarski, Red Raiders Pick Up First Win of the Season

Gisselle Kozarski’s 42nd minute volley was all Texas Tech needed to capture their first victory of the season as the Red Raiders defense would pitch a shutout to knock off Iowa State, 1-0, on a chilly night in Lubbock. The Red Raiders were the dominant team from start to finish, leading the Cyclones in the […]

Album Review: What Could Be Better by The Happy Fits

What Could Be Better is the second studio album to be released by The Happy Fits, an indie trio composed of three friends who have known each other since college and have been building upon their unique sound together ever since. Fronted by Calvin Langman’s charming lead vocals and electric cello, guitarist Ross Monteith and […]

Album Review: Giver Taker by Anjimile

Anjimile is an up and coming neofolk singer that is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Anjimile debut album Giver Taker is great start for this neofolk singer. This project starts with the intro track titled Your Tree. This track is a beautiful intro into this album with Anjimile’s amazing vocals that give the lyrics more feeling. […]

Album review: Monsters Eating People Eating Monsters… by Frankie and the Witch Fingers

Frankie and the Witch Fingers – consisting of singer Dylan Sizemore, guitarist Josh Menashe, drummer Glenn Brigman, and newest addition bassist Nikki Pickle of Death Valley girls – come in strong with their 6th album, “Monsters Eating People Eating Monsters.” Fans of theirs will quickly recognize their psychedelic style, with a strong 60s and 70s […]

Album Review: The Ascension by Sufjan Stevens

The Ascension is the eighth solo studio album to be released under Sufjan Stevens, a well known darling of the indie music genre with glassy vocals and a penchant for folk sounds. His first album since the esteemed release of Carrie & Lowell back in 2015, Stevens has almost completely reconstructed his sound without so […]

Album Review: Zeros by Declan McKenna

Zeros is the highly anticipated second studio album to be released by English musician Declan McKenna three years after his debut album, What Do You Think About The Car, back in 2017. Despite delaying the release a handful of times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, McKenna is back with a fully fleshed out concept album […]

#2 Bears Claw Past Texas Tech, Taking Both Matches on the Weekend

Texas Tech keeps showing signs of growth on the 2020 season, falling just short of the second-ranked Baylor Bears 3-2 on Friday before getting swept on Saturday. Red Raiders Take Bears to the Brink After getting swept in both matches last season by the eventual NCAA Tournament top seed Bears, Tech made it obvious they […]

Album Review: Blue Summer by Cayucas

Cayucas is a Los Angeles based band that is known for their surf pop music. Formerly known as Oregon Bike Trials, the band consists of twin brothers Zach and Ben Yudin. Their latest project titled Blue Summer is an album that I would take to the beach to enjoy the sun and ocean with its […]