Christian Lee Hutson Navigates Nostalgia and New Beginnings
Christian Lee Hutson’s Paradise Pop. 10 is one of those subtle and more nuanced albums, likely causing it to slip under the radar, but Hutson has arrived.
Brandon Miller
Brandon Miller is a musician/teacher/writer based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has written for local and national publications such as the 'Shepherd Express,' 'Wisconsin Gazette,' 'Guitar Lobby,' and 'Rock & Blues Muse.' He has never met a genre he didn't like.
JW Francis Shines on His Fourth Album ‘SUNSHINE’
JW Francis executes his ideas with precision and shows exceptional growth while maintaining a firm root in the DIY lo-fi spirit. SUNSHINE is yet another example.
Being Dead Embrace the Absurd in Garage Rock
Austin’s Being Dead offer up a bizarre, disjointed realm that constantly shifts, sweeping you up and launching you into the most unexpected places.
Pale Waves Put Forth Another Solid Effort on ‘Smitten’
Pale Waves ride nostalgia like they were old enough to have lived it. Whether their mimicry is incidental or purposeful, Smitten is another enjoyable record.
Hinds’ ‘Viva Hinds’ Celebrates Friendship
Hinds don’t reserve their love for a significant other. They celebrate their love for friends, places, dreams, and activities that make our lives fulfilling.
Floating Points Returns to Electronic Music with ‘Cascade’
Floating Points’ Cascade is a bassy, minimalistic swirl of house, techno, and ambiance to be enjoyed on the dancefloor or as the backdrop to solo introspection.
Mannequin Pussy Assert Their Versatility on ‘I Got Heaven’
Mannequin Pussy continue to explore a spectrum of intensities, pinballing between two extremes and finding the group in their most mature and polished form.
Pure Bliss on Mall Girl’s Striking New Album ‘Pure Love’
Mall Girl are in a category of their own. The art-pop trio possess so much potential, and Pure Love is one of the most exciting releases of the new year.
Miracle Sweepstakes Craft a Marvelous Trip on ‘Last Licks’
Miracle Sweepstakes’ Last Licks is full of sweet psychedelic pop. The guitar effects and whimsical orchestrations throughout are reminiscent of the late 1960s.
Sprain Aim For a Masterpiece on ‘The Lamb As Effigy’
Sprain’s aim at a masterpiece finds an exhaustive, immersive, and ambitious work of post-rock, noise, and poetry that intellectuals will lust after.
DIY Lifer Jeff Rosenstock Reignites Early 2000’s Pop-Punk
The musical style of Jeff Rosenstock’s HELLMODE takes you back to the carefree days when being politically correct wasn’t the brunt of our anxiety.
Ratboys Continue Refining Their Volatile Guitar-Centric Indie Rock
On the band’s fifth full-length release, Ratboys find themselves settling into extended roles and a diverse sound for their most affective effort yet.