Like Lapidus on the “Lost” series finale, Broken Social Scene (under the guidance of founders Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning) wastes no time getting their [...]
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BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE – Forgiveness Rock Recordreviewed by Brian McKinney
Interview: Bob Nanna of Braidwords by Brian McKinney | photo courtesy of Polyvinyl Records
Even though they broke up 10 years ago, Chicago indie/emo band Braid is as relevant as ever, having just released a number of vinyl reissues [...]
SPOON – Transferencereviewed by Brian McKinney
Is Spoon the New Power Generation for the Pitchfork crowd? That’s the question posited by Spoon’s seventh studio album, Transference. Just think about that funky [...]
AMISH ELECTRIC CHAIR – Straight, No Chaserreviewed by Brian McKinney
Amish Electric Chair once had their tour van stolen after it broke down in Tennessee. Apparently, the band sleuthed their way to the hijacked van and stole it right back. Nicely done. The incident inspired one of the five songs on their new EP, the aptly titled, “Jellico, Tenn.”
EAT SUGAR – It’s Not Our Responsibility!reviewed by Brian McKinney
Ever since punk died, the aphorism, “punk in aesthetic, if not sound,” has been the battle cry for thousands of bands who didn’t sound like [...]
STILL LIFE STILL – Pastelreviewed by Brian McKinney
Pastel is the precursor to upcoming long-player, Girls Come Too, from Toronto five-piece, Still Life Still. With luscious undertones of fuzz, disjointed riffing, and reverb-doused [...]
NATHAN MOORE – Folk Singerreviewed by Brian McKinney
Shenandoah Valley’s Nathan Moore is a folk singer and he’s not afraid to admit it –- hence the album title Folk Singer. Instead of critiquing [...]
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