Blizten Trapper trades dusty trails for roadhouse on ‘American Goldwing’
The Sub Poppers turn up the amps and let loose
Blizten Trapper trades dusty trails for roadhouse on ‘American Goldwing’ Read MoreAlbum reviews
First Listen: Eddie Vedder’s ‘Ukulele Songs’
Is Ed’s second solo record just Jack Johnson redux?
First Listen: Eddie Vedder’s ‘Ukulele Songs’ Read More
Battles have another quirky hit with ‘Gloss Drop’
Demented circus music never sounded so good
Battles have another quirky hit with ‘Gloss Drop’ Read More
First listen: Fleet Foxes ‘Helplessness Blues’
Do the Sub Pop saviors avoid the sophomore slump?
First listen: Fleet Foxes ‘Helplessness Blues’ Read More
Heart of a Dog gets off to a good start, needs polish
Portland singer-songwriter goes rock on his latest
Heart of a Dog gets off to a good start, needs polish Read More
Jack of all trades, master of none: Tres Mts’ “Three Mountains”
An uneven effort from musicians capable of better things
Jack of all trades, master of none: Tres Mts’ “Three Mountains” Read More
Grynch’s ‘Timeless’ EP: A good appetizer before the main course
Grynch sets the table nicely for a full-length
Grynch’s ‘Timeless’ EP: A good appetizer before the main course Read More
First listen: Blue Scholars’ Cinemetropolis
Details and impressions on the Scholars dynamite third album
First listen: Blue Scholars’ Cinemetropolis Read More
King of Limbs: Sleepy Radiohead = good Radiohead
Does Radiohead age gracefully?
King of Limbs: Sleepy Radiohead = good Radiohead Read MoreTwilight Singers are still sexually sinister and dark
Another piece of darkness from Greg Dulli
Twilight Singers are still sexually sinister and dark Read More
First listen: Soundgarden’s ‘Live on I5’
Initial reactions to Soundgarden’s first live album
First listen: Soundgarden’s ‘Live on I5’ Read More
Campfire OK’s debut is chamber pop done right
A solid first effort from a band with room to grow
Campfire OK’s debut is chamber pop done right Read More
Live on Ten legs: Pearl Jam for the casual fan
This live comp mixes old and new to begin Pearl Jam’s 20th year
Live on Ten legs: Pearl Jam for the casual fan Read More
Mad Rad: Sex, drugs, parties and rap
The party boys pick up where they left off with their sophomore record
Mad Rad: Sex, drugs, parties and rap Read More
‘The Lonely Forest’ EP is emotive, introspective and rocking
The new EP from Anacortes’ finest lives up to expectations
‘The Lonely Forest’ EP is emotive, introspective and rocking Read MoreTidelands perfectly expands boot-grass boogie
The campfire rockers’ sophomore record is nearly as great as their debut
Tidelands perfectly expands boot-grass boogie Read MoreFences: Soft, sentimental and slightly flawed
Chris Mansfield’s long-awaited debut is finally here.
Fences: Soft, sentimental and slightly flawed Read MoreThee Sgt Major III’s latest rips punk a new one
One hot sweaty mess of femme-fronted 60s-inspired pop-punk that is undeniably fun
Thee Sgt Major III’s latest rips punk a new one Read More
Grey Oceans: Excessive, brilliant and avant-garde
Crazy French duo releases a crazy good album
Grey Oceans: Excessive, brilliant and avant-garde Read More