Category: Music Reviews
Review: Drew Beskin – ‘Cha-Ching Machine’
Drew Beskin has worn many hats. He’s been the frontman for the bands The District Attorneys, Party Dolls and PURSES, which have spanned Atlanta and Athens venues such as Smith’s Olde Bar and the Caledonia Lounge. He’s also been serving as the manager of the Georgia Theatre in Athens for the past few years. These days,…
Haiku Review: Real Estate, Zarra Larrson, Frances
Real Estate – In Mind Driven by guitar, Reminiscent of oldies, Groove in all the tracks Zara Larsson – So Good Pop with extra sass, Hooks that stick better than glue, Radio ready! Frances – Things I’ve Never Said Piano for days, Effortless vocal styling, Float along with her
Haiku Review: The Shins, Jay Som, John Andrews & The Yawns
The Shins – Heartworms Whimsical and fun, Dancey yet sentimental, Heartworms warms the heart Jay Som – Everybody Works Feminine and soft, Telling and lifelike vignettes, Musical vision of love John Andrews & The Yawns – Bad Posture Descriptive lyrics, Intimate, soft melodies, An acoustic dream
Haiku Review: Dirty Projectors, Xiu Xiu, Summer Moon
Dirty Projectors – Dirty Projectors Cryptic melodies, Circular loops and layers, A tale of heartbreak Xiu Xiu – Forget Abrasive yet calm, abstract and moving lyrics, dark and grim album. Summer Moon – With You Tonight Far, lofty vocals driving bass and melodies Strokes’ basist’s new band
Haiku Review: Big Sean, Sampha, Syd
Syd – Fin Sauve and sultry voice Velvety smooth production Syd’s dropped her debut Sampha – Process King of baritone A one man gospel choir We’re under his spell Big Sean – I Decided Jhené on a track Flow got Curry inspired Sean Don has bounced back
Artist to Watch: JERK
It is beyond exciting to find a band that captures a new niche in the music industry. The trio JERK, backed by their label Very Jazzed, is not just a pop band with pop songs, but one in which they encompass deep and eerie tracks that make it impossible not to tap your foot to. With…
Track-By-Track: Review of JoJo’s “Mad Love”
The soulful girl who provided the soundtrack to preteen breakups in the mid-2000’s is grown and has a new album to prove it. JoJo, who was thrust onto the mainstream music scene in 2004 with the anthem “Leave (Get Out),” dropped her third album Mad Love on Friday – a decade after her previous LP The…
Artist to Watch: Blaenavon
Since the debut of their single ‘Into the Night’ in 2013, Blaenavon (pronounced Bly-nay-von) has evolved their sound to have an identity just as recognizable as long-established bands. Their sound has been described in a variety of ways from indie-rock to alternative-pop, but the three members identify themselves to be an ghostjazz band. The members;…
Artist to Watch: Post Death Soundtrack
Founded in 2007, Post Death Soundtrack is a music collective based out of Toronto, Canada. The group consists of Kenneth Buck, Steve Moore and Jon Ireson, and cites influences ranging from Bowie to Skinny Puppy. After the release of its debut album, Music as Weaponry, Post Death Soundtrack went on a brief three-year hiatus…
Eureka California: Versus
Eureka California is a hidden gem of Athens, Georgia. While the music scene in The Classic City presents a plethora of dreamy sounds and echo effects, the indie rock duo exudes a sound that samples from the 90’s rock style and references classic authors and musicians alike. With lyrical spin-offs of Simon & Garfunkel and…