Treading the thin line between generic cheesiness and captivating ingenuity is a common practice for contemporary pop artists, especially now that the genre has
Seeing a successful solo project originate from a duo is not all that surprising. When a group revolves around the vision and talents of
by Mike Mineo ———————————————————————————————– 20. Ra Ra Riot – The Rhumb Line Losing a member of a band to death can be devastating. No
by Mike Mineo ———————————————————————————————– 30. Air France – No Way Down EP This feature may be called the “Top 50 Albums of 2008”, but
by Mike Mineo ———————————————————————————————– 50. Hot Chip – Made in the Dark Before they earned a Grammy nod or topped the UK singles charts,
MP3 files are now working When monumental success is accomplished through means of distinctive locality, I imagine that the sense of pride for a
Though there are still a few underexposed albums from 2008 that I will feature in the coming weeks, it is most certainly not too
For a music lover, the perks of running a record label are plentiful. Discovering new artists, making a variety of connections in the industry,
Though it is a risky venture to release a double album even if you are a considerably prestigious artist, the bulk of such releases
The divergence of folk music has been a common observation among fans of independent music for the past decade or so. Whether one most
