In independent music, anticipation can sometimes be just as important as the material itself. Artists have taken advantage of such leverage before, pushing an
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
The past month provided me with a much-needed break, one that allowed me to take a break during a time in which artists are
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 ———————————————————————————————– 40. Kristoffer Ragnstam – Wrong Side of the Room We all knew that it was only a matter of time
by Mike Mineo ———————————————————————————————– 50. Hot Chip – Made in the Dark Before they earned a Grammy nod or topped the UK singles charts,
One of the many aspects of music that I have always found fulfilling relates to how influences have no cultural boundaries. While traditional music
MP3 files are now working When monumental success is accomplished through means of distinctive locality, I imagine that the sense of pride for a
