The Velvet Teen: All Is Illusory
It's good to have them back, if only for the promise of the next album.
Capsule Reviews
Beth Bombara: Beth Bombara
Beth Bombara strips away life's worn edges to reveal the subtle beauty in the familiar.
John Patitucci: Brooklyn
Bassist John Patitucci returns home with a new bass and a few friends to ostensibly explore the music that shaped his love of the instrument.
Wharfer: Acadia
If Jeff Tweedy, Glen Hansard, and Sufjan Stevens met Tom Waits at Justin Vernon’s Wisconsin cabin, the result would be Acadia.
Vows: Soon Enough Love
Soon Enough Love is a Darwinian battle between beats and strings.
Brian Landrus Trio: The Deep Below
Landrus can certainly play, but it's his full sensibilities that merit attention on his latest album.
Adam Torres: Nostra Nova
Long-lost Ohio cult classic gets a much-needed reissue.
Sam Cohen: Cool It
Cool It isn’t a revolutionary record, but it’s a pleasant listen from top to bottom and another worthy addition to Cohen's astoundingly depth-ridden catalog.
HONNE: Coastal Love EP
Brimming with unseen potential, HONNE makes a shaky first impression on Coastal Love.
Zero 7: EP 3
Zero 7 and friends create a gentle and compelling EP.
Royce Wood Junior: The Ashen Tang
Royce Wood Junior unleashes an unusual and heady mix of styles and talent on debut The Ashen Tang.
Sugar & The Hi-Lows: High Roller
Utilizing relentless rhythms to underscore their wistful resolve, Sugar & The Hi-Lows still manage to keep a subtle bond amidst their mutual admiration.