“Music” Archives

Though far from original, Emery Reel does dive into their music with quite a bit of gusto.

I envy A Northern Chorus for having been able to create something this gorgeous.

No matter which disc you get, the wide array of styles makes for an interesting listen.

This collection of early demos and live material reveals just how fully formed the band’s sound was right from the beginning.

Further proof that any day Michael Pritzl chooses to bring new material into the world is a good day indeed.

The band has established themselves as one that can not only make you smile with lovely pop songs but can also move you with beautiful ones.

They’re too mellow to be pop, not nearly angry enough to be alternative, too lush to be folk, and too positive for the indie hipsters who crave irony above almost all else.

All 12 songs here seem effortless in their catchiness and prettiness.

There’s something particularly endearing about her music that sets it apart from the rest of the female singer/songwriter group.

Featuring Freescha, Aarktica, Lowlights, Momus, The California Oranges, Crispy Ambulance, and more.

LN’s Gary Murray has pushed himself musically and explored a wider range of styles and sounds.

Lexaunculpt was sort of an oddity in my recent CD purchases in that it was, for the most part, inorganic and harsh electronica.

Lunatic, moonshine-fueled fun that sounds like it’s from the deepest, scariest depths of Appalachia (and not NYC).

As great as Blisscent Records’ first comp was, this second volume easily surpasses it.

The themes that Lanois weaves into his songs are what give Shine its true beauty and character.