Reviews of Self-Released Titles

If downright heavy is your weight of choice, check these guys out.

All of the elements that made Jai Agnish’s debut so intriguing are also on display here.

At its best, this contains the kind of music I wish Warp released all the time.

Their music proves to be quite a bit more than just the sum of their obvious influences and inspirations.

This is an album of both fictional and non-fictional characters throughout their journey called life.

The overall feel I get from Sans Arc’s music is that of a person so indebted to their influences that it’s almost a hindrance.

Yep, there are a lot of other bands doing this but the Vegas Nerve do it pretty well.

This is a band that simply does not write bad songs. Ever.

Maduro’s music has plenty of room for development, but this EP proves he’s got a solid foundation.

While there are undeniable Godspeed comparisons, The Potomac Accord’s music is never quite so bombastic.

You’d never know this was a collection of leftovers if Williamson hadn’t said so himself.

The heart and soul of Lachica’s music draws from 4AD’s glory days.

The impression I leave with is that Limited Sight Distance is still trying to find their sound.

Gidaly’s not really like anyone else, but here she echoes Liz Phair.

The women who calls herself LadyBug plays a feisty, funky style of folk music.

My Education’s greatest asset is their ability to balance their quiet and loud sides, pouring equal time and detail into both.

For the most part, the album maintains a consistent mood best suited for contemplative moments.

A blend of jazz, trip-hop, and downtempo music that stood out from everything else I heard at this year’s Cornerstone.

These are solid songs, songs that could definitely benefit from a little more depth in the studio, if only to polish the edges.

Expect great things from Williamson in the future, and the future is now.