Emily Alone is a poetic odyssey that dives into themes of loneliness, time, and the emptiness of not knowing one’s place in the world. The album, as the title implies, was recorded in solitude by songwriter Emily Sprague in her…
Album Review: Haley Heynderickx – “I Need to Start a Garden”
Portland native Haley Heynderickx has persevered through a lot leading up to her debut album, I Need to Start a Garden. The biggest story surrounding her career prior to the record’s release was the musical struggles Haley was experiencing. Unable to find…
Music Review: Mt. Joy – “Mt. Joy”
Mt. Joy first began when Philadelphian friends Matt Quinn (vocals, guitar) and Sam Cooper (guitar) reunited a few years ago in Los Angeles. The two had met in high school where they cultivated a shared interest in music, but life…
Album Review: The Lone Bellow – “Walk Into A Storm”
The Lone Bellow has made its waves around the music industry, developing a signature country folk/soul sound that has impressed both critics and fans for the past four years or so. While the trio of Zach Williams, Kanene Donehey Pipkin,…
From the Record Crate: Fleetwood Mac – “Fleetwood Mac” (1975)
Imagine, if you will, you’re a teenage blues rock fan in 1974 recovering from the odd new melodic sound of one of your favorite bands, Fleetwood Mac. After their 1974 album Heroes Are Hard to Find was much more chart-friendly…
Most Anticipated Albums of the Summer
2015 has graced us with some awesome music so far and the year is only half way over. From Drake’s surprise mix tape, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late to Father John Misty’s rise to fame with I Love…
Album Review : “Wilder Mind” Mumford and Sons
It feels like just yesterday I was crying over Mumford and Son’s announcement about going on a hiatus. Thankfully for us, they couldn’t live without making great music and so, we have a new album to enjoy. My favorite thing…