Describing an Of Montreal show is like setting the scene for a circus. Literally. The amount of cartoonish yet elaborate characters, the band-built set
Animal Collective's visual album, ODDSAC, is reviewed. Taking influence from the horror-film genre, its thematic cohesiveness may come as a surprise to those anticipating
The month of October always seems to root out the Album of the Year contenders, making this and November one of the most active
When projects attempt to be conceptual in both their style and purpose, there arises a sensitive area where criticism has difficulty retreating from the
It would be nice if all New Yorkers were given next week off for the sake of new music. CMJ’s Music Marathon is already
The Cubical recorded their debut album during the humid Californian summer, complemented by the production skills of a veteran in Dave Sardy whose resume
Even if it brings necessary experience and helpful recognition, having a lengthy career also ignites some associations that can be highly detrimental to an
It was always interesting to me how varying generations perceive music differently. A well-written thesis or book has likely dissected this to pretentious hell
An appreciation for film is arguably the most common first step in uncovering and eventually admiring the arts. Contrary to the conventional uses of
With summer in full gear, some artists have to take a temporary backseat to the seasonal bias that is subtly prevalent in most people.
