It's been 13 years since Desaparecidos released its last record, but the Conor Oberst-fronted punk rock group hasn't mellowed in the years since Read Music/Speak Spanish
Miguel // Wildheart
by Alex Bieler7/8/2015, 4:25 PM
There are sexy albums, and then there's Miguel's Wildheart
Amarante // Enchanting the Siren
by B. Toy6/24/2015, 5:45 AM
If you could imagine Coldplay on Quaaludes, you would be cose to creating a box in which Amarante could fit.
Joey Alexander // My Favorite Things
by Erie Reader Author6/24/2015, 5:30 AM
This 11-year-old pianst is making headlines and creating albums, all while being covered by Today and New York Times.
Florence + The Machine // How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful
by Alex Bieler6/24/2015, 5:15 AM
The woman behind Florence + The Machine has made a carreer out of her booming voals and grand songs, and she certainly doesn't slow down on this latest album.
Jamie xx // In Colour
by Alex Bieler6/24/2015, 5:00 AM
On In Colour, Jamie xx not only brightens up his sound, he presents a variety of styles to match the multi-colored album color.
Steve Turre // Spiritman
by Erie Reader Author6/10/2015, 8:15 PM
Famed trombonist Steve Turre lives up to his reputation with this funky release.
Welshly Arms // Welshly Arms
by Alex Bieler6/10/2015, 8:00 PM
An energetic release with a pure rock 'n' roll backbone.
VWLS // VWLS
by Mike Iverson6/10/2015, 7:30 PM
Erie locals VWLS come out swinging with this jam heavy, technically intricate demo.
Sun Kil Moon // Universal Themes
by Alex Bieler6/10/2015, 7:00 PM
Mark Kozelek's newest album captures a blend of intimacy and immediacy.
Meet the Band: Barlow
by Chris Sexauer6/10/2015, 6:45 AM
Barlow, a three-piece band from Erie, remains humble and has fun with their style of shoegaze.
Mikal Cronin // MCIII
by Alex Bieler5/27/2015, 9:37 AM
Mikal Cronin follows up the excellent MCII with another album of sonically-pleasing pop-rock tunes.
Hot Chip // Why Make Sense?
by Alex Bieler5/27/2015, 9:33 AM
Hot Chip channels lowly-lit dance floors on their new album, coming off like a smoke-filled club that has Daft Punk and Pet Shop Boys in heavy rotation.
Braids // Deep in the Iris
by B. Toy5/27/2015, 7:28 AM
You may just say your own prayer asking for the album to end.
Kopecky // Drug for the Modern Age
by Alex Bieler5/27/2015, 7:23 AM
The band name may be a little different, but Kopecky still packs all of the usual heart.
