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Deftones Unleash Genre-Shattering New LP “Koi No Yokan”

Since bassist Chi Cheng’s car accident, Deftones have grown together as a band, and with their latest effort, Koi No Yokan, their sense of brotherhood comes full circle.

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Calum Slingerland | November 19, 2012

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Soundgarden’s New LP “King Animal” Won’t Define A Generation Anytime Soon

Grunge legends Soundgarden are back with their first new album in over 16 years and while it’s a solid album, individually, the tracks won’t define an era the way “Black Hole Sun” and “Spoonman” did back in ’94.

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Adam Harrison | November 15, 2012

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How to Destroy Angels Release Their Inner Omen On New EP 

The mysterious and eerie sound of Trent Reznor’s side project, How to Destroy Angels, is back with a glimpse into the world of a hostile omen with their new EP Omen.

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Kayla-Jane Barrie | November 13, 2012

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Album Review: Trey Anastasio – “Traveler”

Phish frontman Trey Anastasio takes fans through an eclectic mix of genres on his latest album, Traveler, and it provides a look into one of the most creative minds in rock and roll today.

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Eric Freedlander | November 6, 2012
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Titus Andronicus’ New LP “Local Business” Excels With More Thrills and Less Frills

While Titus Andronicus’ new album “Local Business” has its flaws, it captures everything that works so well within the band including the immediacy of that of their first record, and the fantastic songwriting.

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Stephen McGill | November 3, 2012

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Patrick Wolf’s New Album “Sun☽ark and Riverlight” Brings Him Full Circle  

This album serves as U.K.’s Patrick Wolf’s musical autobiography and the new arrangements of his old classics add a different perspective and allow listeners to see a different side of him.

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                           Eric Freedlander | October 30, 2012

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Diamond Rings Takes Us To Another Dimension With “Free Dimensional”

While Diamond Rings (aka Johnny O) has developed into a mature songwriter, Free Dimensional is far too safe of an album for an artist with so much musical potential.

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Eric Freedlander | October 20, 2012

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The New Pornographers’ A.C. Newman Provides a Refreshing Introspection With New Album “Shut Down The Streets”

While  “Shut Down The Streets” contains a strong sense of lyrical intimacy that listeners didn’t get to witness before, the execution falls short.

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Eric Freedlander | October 20, 2012
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Ellie Goulding Returns as a Sorrowful Songstress With “Halcyon”

Ellie Goulding’s new album Halcyon captures the singer in a poetic and vulnerable state that renders her almost unrecognizable.

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Nadya Domingo | October 18, 2012

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Coheed and Cambria – “The Afterman: Ascension”

New York progressive rockers Coheed and Cambria’s sixth album The Afterman: Ascension offers several break-through moments, but as a collective unit, it lacks consistency.

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Adam Harrison | October 18, 2012

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