Queen
Days of Our Lives (DVD)
Eagle Vision
By David Chiu
There have been several documentaries about Queen in the past, but this latest one, Days of Our Lives, is perhaps the best one and certainly the most thorough to coincide with the band’s 40th anniversary. Continue reading “DVD Review: Queen”
Check out “Hey Jane,” the new song off of Spiritualized’s upcoming album, Sweet Heart Sweet Light, due out April 17. … Continue reading Stream: “Hey Jane” by Spiritualized
Noam Weinstein
Clocked
No Songs
by David Chiu
Noam Weinstein takes a page from the Randy Newman, Elvis Costello and Paddy McAloon (Prefab Sprout) style of songwriting–catchy, sophisticated pop songs with clever yet ironic lyrics. Continue reading “CD Review: Noam Weinstein”
Pink Floyd
The Wall (Immersion Edition)
Capitol/EMI
By David Chiu
Although they were part of the progressive rock movement by the time The Wall was released in 1979, Pink Floyd—particularly Roger Waters—crafted something that is arguably punk in attitude and spirit. The Wall conveys the themes of isolation and detachment with both venom and poignancy. Continue reading “CD Review: Pink Floyd”
Tennis
Young and Old
Fat Possum
By David Chiu
Based on the music from their second album, the trio Tennis sounds like a cross between vintage‘60s pop and garage rock. In all, Young and Old is a buoyant record full of sweet melodic hooks. Continue reading “CD Review: Tennis”
Download the punk-sounding track, “Break My Heart,” from La Sera (a.k.a Katy Goodman from Vivian Girls) off of her new … Continue reading Free MP3: “Break My Heart” by La Sera
Beth Jeans Houghton and the Hooves of Destiny
Yours Truly, Cellophane Nose
Mute
By David Chiu
This latest album from this British newcomer may be the most unorthodox sounding and unpredictable release so far this year—and that’s what makes it so interesting on an artistic level. Continue reading “CD Review: Beth Jeans Houghton and the Hooves of Destiny”
Check out “The Fox,” the single by Sweden’s Niki and the Dove (Malin Dahlström and Gustaf Karlöf) on Sub Pop. … Continue reading Free MP3: “The Fox” by Niki and the Dove
Kathleen Edwards
Voyageur
Rounder
By David Chiu
Although Kathleen Edwards has already has several albums under her belt, she’s kind of an under-the-radar artist as far as greater mainstream popularity. Hopefully her latest record Voyageur will change that. Continue reading “CD Review: Kathleen Edwards”
Sharon Van Etten
Tramp
Jajaguwar
By David Chiu
Brooklyn artist Sharon Van Etten furthers the electrified sound from her second record, Epic, with her latest and possibly breakthrough album Tramp. Continue reading “CD Review: Sharon Van Etten”
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