Category: Reviews
Haiku Review: The Jesus and Mary Chain, Spiral Stairs, Mount Eerie
The Jesus and Mary Chain – Damage and Joy Dark and lofty sound, Highly anticipated, Idyllic yet dim Spiral Stairs – Doris and the Daggers Pavement’s lead singer, Approachable yet airy, Relaxed and chill sounds Mount Eerie – A Crow Looked at Me Heartbreaking story, Tearful tale of tragedy, Thoughts on death and loss…
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
Falling in Love with Wildwood Revival
[tps_header] Down the winding Georgia backroads just 20 minutes outside of Athens stands Cloverleaf Farm. Upon arrival, manicured lawns and gardens that pop with vibrant colors radiating from heirloom flowers welcome you. Walking down the gravel driveway, our cowboy boots kicking up grey dust with every step, the late summer sun extends through…
Rundown Recap: Shaky Knees 2016
It has long been known that spring officially begins in the South the weekend of The Masters tournament in Augusta. The ‘tradition unlike any other’ offers new beginnings with each dirt cheap pimento cheese sandwich and $3 domestic draught. However there’s a growing argument that spring doesn’t quite get rolling until Shaky Knees takes over…
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…
Album Review: Hospital Ships ‘The Past Is Not A Flood’
In his fourth album under the Hospital Ships moniker, Jordan Geiger takes listeners on a meditative journey that explores some heavy themes. The Past Is Not A Flood features production from John Congleton (St. Vincent, Modest Mouse, Chelsea Wolfe) and is a collab with Swans percussionist, Thor Harris. Although it is only a six-song record,…