Technical metal? Metalcore? Screamo? Why is it so important to put bands into a sub-category in order for them to get recognized? Whatever the official ruling on that is, Architects UK defy all categorization on their latest album, Daybreaker. Samuel Carter is the Jesse Leach of the UK in terms of vocal range and Daybreaker is leaps and bounds above their last record. If you’re looking for defining moments in a bands career then Daybreaker would be one for Architects […]
Album Reviews
Spin Cycle: Nately’s Whore’s Kid Sister’s Ribs
The UK’s Nately’s Whore Kid Sister debut the visceral atmospheric Ribs. Come on in and check out our review.
The Singles Bar: Childish Gambino & Beck Team Up For “Silk Pillow”
Rapper Childish Gambino teams up with alternative rock legend Beck for the new track “Silk Pillow.” Come on in and grab a listen!
Spin Cycle: Regina Spektor’s What We Saw From the Cheap Seats
Russian-born and Bronx-bred singer/songwriter Regina Spektor is back with What We Saw From the Cheap Seats, her sixth collection of idiosyncratic pop nuggets.
Spin Cycle: Kimbra’s Vows
Kiwi bluesy bubblegum pop princess, and Gotye’s siren, Kimbra releases her first LP “Vows” in the US. Check out our review!
Hank & Cupcakes, NAKED: Album Review
Hank And Cupcakes brilliant debut, NAKED, is finally here! Check out our review!
Spin Cycle: The Cult’s Choice of Weapon
Ian Astbury and Co. are back after a five-year absence from recording with a dynamic arsenal of sound for their ninth studio full length.
Spin Cycle: El-P’s Cancer 4 Cure
El-P’s at a point in his career where very few people could fault him for half-assing, if only because there’s nothing really left for him to prove. Hell, you could probably single out any of his accomplishments over the past fifteen or so years (Fantastic Damage, Weathermen, Def Jux, Company Flow, The Cold Vein, etc. etc.) and use that to justify any lackadaisical bullshit released since then. Artists have stopped giving a fuck for accomplishing much less. The Stone Roses: […]
Spin Cycle: Best Coast’s The Only Place
California duo Best Coast are back with another collection of sun-kissed beach pop. Check out our review of “The Only Place.”
Spin Cycle: Killer Mike’s R.A.P. Music
ATL’s own Killer Mike is back with “R.A.P. Music”, the emcee’s full-length collaboration with El-P. Check out our review!