Album Review: Howard’s Together Alone Observes Love’s Identity

“Together Alone” is a double edged sword. It can mean you and your lover are together; separated from the gawking eyes and the general opinion…

Film Review: Lizzie Makes You Rethink Death

Synopsis: Academy Award (R) nominee Chloë Sevigny (Boys Don’t Cry, “Big Love”) stars as Lizzie Borden, the notorious woman at the heart of one of…

Album Review: Paul Weller’s Reveals The True Meanings of Life

Turning 60 years old, Paul Weller is offering some of his most beautiful, thoughtful music. Looking back on life and the relishes it offers in…

Concert Review: Waxahatchee Sings To Hope & Sadness At LPR

Prepare for me to ask the most obvious question: “You ever felt like you were not yourself?” Not just that you weren’t who you are…

Album Review: First Aid Kit’s Tender Offerings Are Welcomingly Romantic

First Aid Kit’s Ruins was exceptionally fierce. It was an album built for the country-pop heart that dares to bask in her own femininity. For…

Concert Review: Donna Missal Is A Supernova At Rough Trade

Donna Missal is going to be a major star, and everyone knows it. Premiering her debut album, This Time, the energy surrounding her, literally, feels…

Concert Review: Yuno Makes The Crowd Say “Damn!” At Brooklyn Steel

With a brief set, Yuno made claim to Brooklyn Steel. As the audience gathered, I knew he was doing well because of one word I…

Diandra Interviews Emily Jackson: How You Define Your Talent

I like Emily Jackson, in part, because she is coming to her own. After 10 years of having walked away from a record deal, she…

Festival Review: Pitchfork Octfest Brings The Beers And Good Music (Part 1)

Pitchfork Octfest was lovely, and a surprisingly sophisticated event. Packed with people of all ages, above 21, it brought casual elegance because it also brought…

Album Review: Super City Build A Sanctuary For “Resilient Pop”

When I reviewed Super City, I mentioned their “resilient pop” sound; managing to bring a sense of resistance to the usual bubblegum world of pop.…

Concert Review: Tessa Violet Goes From Youtube To Brooklyn Steel

I am mildly obsessed with Youtube stars that became mega stars like, Troye Sivan or Issa Rae. When you upload a video of yourself to…

Festival Review: My Top Beers And Artists of Pitchfork Octfest (Part 2)

Featuring beers from over 90 breweries, representing 20 different countries, and  a food lineup curated by Bon Appétit, Pitchfork Octfest allowed the culinary and sonic…

Concert Preview: Neon Gold Celebrates 10 Years At Knockdown Center

Labels never get enough credit for the artists they bring to us. Often, when we hear the word “label” we think money, greed, and even…

Album Review: Masego Sings To The “Lady Lady” of Jazz

Sometimes, I wish life was a literal jazz song. I wish I could go outside, and walk around like I was the opening sequence to…

Album Review: Russ Unleashes The “Zoo”

R&B sounds are becoming the backdrop of rising rappers; softening the beat to elaborate the hardening of their soul. Russ’ Zoo clinches and clenches to…