CD Review: “MC Chris is Dreaming” by MC Chris
Even when tackling more personal topics, the self-proclaimed king of nerd-core hip-hop has consistently maintained a chipper demeanor, but his 10th album is an exception. There’s still the occasionally danceable track like “MC Chris the Shit” and the ty ...
CD Review: ‘Generation Vulture’ by JUD
If you’re not familiar with David Judson Clemmons, now is time for a change. He’s emerged in various incarnations throughout the years, as showcased in our Artist Spotlight write-up. On Nov. 11, 2016, he’ll emerge once more with JUD, his German-transpl ...
CD Review: ‘Here Come The Infidels’ by Stuck Mojo
On June 24, I received my copy of Atlanta-based rap metal purveyor Stuck Mojo’s new album, Here Come The Infidels. This release raised a lot of red flags for longtime fans, including myself, as just prior to its inception the group saw a massive reformat ...
CD Review: ‘White Bear’ by The Temperance Movement
There’s music that makes you tap your feet. There’s music that makes you nod your head. Then there’s music, such as The Temperance Movement’s White Bear, which makes your whole body move. This UK group, whose members have played and performed ...
Better B Brief: Vol. 2
Hello once again, ladies and gentlemen. It's time for another installment of Better B Brief! This is where I briefly point out some albums that I adore. All of these deserve to have a full, thorough write-up, but I have so many to tell you abo ...
CD Review: ‘I Can Destroy’ by Paul Gilbert
Paul Gilbert is back! Okay, so that makes it sound like he’s been gone, which isn’t fair in the slightest. He’s certainly been getting around the last few years - releasing solo material; new music with Mr. Big; as well as hosting his highly acclaimed ...
CD Review: ‘Aura Vista Motel’ by Vaudeville Etiquette
By Danielle Boise Seattle-based band, Vaudeville Etiquette follows up their 2014 debut album, Debutants & Dealers with the release of their sophomore album, Aura Vista Motel, which was released on May 6. And believe me, I’ve listen to this album doz ...
CD Review: ‘Just Crazy Enough’ by SHEL
I feel as though I’ve lost something… No, not lost, but forgotten something. Something that was so present in my life once upon a time, but now has been buried under the burden of adulthood. Each day passes before my eyes as I drone on, carrying around ...
CD Review: ‘Unsaved Progress’ by Double Experience
Sometimes you encounter a band that moves you so much, you're forced to create a really cheesy, embarrassing video in their honor! That's my excuse, anyway, for this video review for Unsaved Progress, the third release by Canadian nerdy neo-rockers, Dou ...
CD Review: ‘Children Of The Program’ by We Love The Underground
It’s been two and a half months since I finished reading “Children Of The Program” by Brad W. Cox. I was transfixed by the web of intrigue that he painted for the reader, but was also curious as to how he’d perform the next piece of the puzzle. Not only ...