Reviews
Cualli – Quantum
A quantum is defined as the smallest unit of matter in an interaction. As such, it is a well-suited title for Cualli’s debut album. Aaron Holsapple leads us in a masterfully mixed journey through wildly fresh musical varieties by giving fine attention to the smallest elements. Cualli blends several types of electronic music punctuated by [...]
Jim Bradford – Redraw the Line
Bob Dylan was the poster child for folk artists with mediocre vocal talents. As a matter of fact, it is not the vocal qualities of most folk artists that draw in their fans. In keeping with this tradition, Jim Bradford’s artistic talent can’t be judged by the vocals. Classical folk tale playfulness and the use [...]
Katharine Ruestow – Katharine Ruestow
Katharine Ruestow’s debut album is full of heat: Think coffeehouse music gone wild. Although this album features Ruestow’s jazzy voice as well as her name for the title, Matt Grundstad did almost all the instrumentals and helped write the songs as well. So this eight-track album is truly a collaboration between the two artists.
Although Grundstad [...]
Chris Thompson & Coral Creek – The Road Ahead
When you’re produced by one of the most famous names in the jam band scene – Bill Nershi – you automatically create a buzz of anticipation from fans and critics. Chris Thompson’s new album, The Road Ahead, is worth the hype: It promises certain satisfaction for cheese heads everywhere.
The album features guest appearances by local [...]
Stella Luce – Entropy
Moody and complex, deranged and epic; Stella Luce’s Entropy resembles the score to a Postmodern burlesque tragedy.
The series of six anthems churns between mellow and dirge-like to passionate and calamitous. The quiet points swim in a symphonic grace, creating contrast to the somewhat grotesque and devilishly operatic counterpoints.
Alana Rolfe’s versatile vocal range is the centerpiece [...]
Munly & The Lupercalians – Petr & the Wulf
Ensconced in darkness and wonder, Petr & The Wulf by Munly & The Lupercalians tells the story of Lupercalia. The story you must find out for yourself by listening to the album, but if you like ballad-driven folk music, indie music and all things Pagan, you’ll like this.
The first song is a good example of [...]
Mr. Anonymous – Mr. Anonymous 2
Dub doesn’t have to be dreary – look no further than Mr. Anonymous 2. The sophomore release from Jeep Macnichol’s Mr. Anonymous project features 10 original tracks, one remix, about a dozen vocalists and a consistently positive vibe. It’s not a soundtrack for setting fire ‘pon Babylon, but just might help aspiring Rastafarians nestle up [...]
The Last Four Boats on Lake Foul by Dylan Quint
In Dylan Quint’s novella, The Last Four Boats on Lake Foul, a new generation of Monkey Wrenchers returns to finish what Seldom Seen Smith, Doc, Bonnie and Hayduke began in Edward Abbey’s 1975 novel The Monkey Wrench Gang.
The novella takes up the last third of Wolverine Farm Publishing’s (WFP) latest journal, which is themed around [...]
Michal Menert – Dreaming of a Bigger Life
Michal Menert may be best known for his work with Pretty Lights, but he’s quickly making a name for himself with his debut solo album, Dreaming of a Bigger Life.
Menert’s Eastern European influences (he was born in Poland) bleed through on this album, giving it a slight Thievery Corporation twist, but still brimming with Menert’s [...]
Assests of the Universe – Lonesome Alibi
Melodic harmonies wafting over radiowaves has become rare today, but Assets of the Universe’s Lonesome Alibi delivers. AotU blends two rhythm guitars seamlessly with Kate Ball’s expansive vocal talent, while Jonathan Powell infuses every song with a fresh variety of beats.
AotU’s distinct genre borrows influences from Alanis Morissette and Thrice while Kate aggressively drives AotU [...]
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