Though only their second release, and with time to grow still, Bully seems content to continue with what works. Nashville’s ‘90s-infused grunge-punk band, fronted by raspy-voiced howler Alicia Bognanno and supported by Stewart Copeland (not that one), Clayton Parker and…
Album Review: St. Vincent – “Masseduction”
The evolution of Annie Clark as St. Vincent has been thrilling to witness. Starting with a slow build from the mostly subdued indie-rock of Marry Me to the slightly more experimental and artistic Actor and Strange Mercy, through her collaboration…
From the Record Crate: David Bowie – “Heroes” (1977)
David Bowie released “Heroes” exactly nine months after his previous record Low. “Heroes” is the second of what would later be deemed the “Berlin Trilogy,” because of its conception and recording taking place in Berlin’s Hansa Studio by the Wall. It…
From the Record Crate: Rilo Kiley – “The Execution of All Things” (2002)
In October 2002, American indie band Rilo Kiley released their second full-length album, The Execution of All Things, through Saddle Creek Records. This release came nearly exactly a year after their first album, Take Offs and Landings, and showed an impressive growth…
Our Favorite Back to School Songs
School is officially back in session, and with it comes another year of classes, tests, annoying or great teachers, team sports, clubs, and of course the requisite number of personal embarrassments, crushes, triumphs and mistakes to learn from. It’s all…
From the Record Crate: Jenny Lewis with The Watson Twins – “Rabbit Fur Coat” (2006)
Jenny Lewis, the red-haired icon of style and sly, heartbreaking lyrics is appropriately the child of two Las Vegas musicians. This entry into the world via desert sands and lounge acts infuses all of her work with a dusty, Americana…
