Lamar went big on Butterfly, and he made more than just a great album; he made an important one.
Justin Kauflin // Tradition
by Erie Reader Author3/18/2015, 8:30 AM
The gifted young musician plays some ear-catching passages on his new record.
Seth Avett and Jessica Lea Mayfield // Sing Elliott Smith
by Alex Bieler3/18/2015, 8:15 AM
It can be hard to change something that's already great.
Twin Shadow // Eclipse
by Alex Bieler3/18/2015, 8:00 AM
Lewis drives the music on Eclipse forward to invigorating peaks.
Will Butler // Policy
by Alex Bieler3/18/2015, 7:45 AM
Will Butler steps away from the shadow of Arcade Fire and into his own spotlight on Policy.
NatasK, Lake City Fresh, and Nick I Am A Don // The Awakening
by Ben Speggen3/4/2015, 9:30 AM
The Awakening – 2015's follow-up to last year's breakout debut album from NatasK and Lake City Fresh – manages to be loose and tight in the same space.
Danko Jones // Fire Music
by B. Toy3/4/2015, 9:15 AM
Danko Jones tours Europe every year with crazy Norwegians climbing over themselves to get to the stage.
Jose Gonzalez // Vestiges & Claws
by Alex Bieler3/4/2015, 9:00 AM
The songs on Vestiges & Claws are subtle creatures that, like much of Gonzalez' work, demand your full attention for them to really hit home.
Screaming Females // Rose Mountain
by Alex Bieler3/4/2015, 8:45 AM
Rose Mountain is still quite an enjoyable record, but it would have been nice to get some more spit with all the polish.
The Subways // The Subways
by B. Toy2/18/2015, 10:00 AM
The British band that defines the term "Party-Punl" lays down twelve tracks that are less about dancing and drinking, and more about heartache and relationships.
Jamie Cullum // Interlude
by Erie Reader Author2/18/2015, 9:45 AM
There's a lot to like about British vocalist/pianist Jamie Cullum and his enormously satisfying new album.
Butch Walker // Afraid of Ghosts
by Alex Bieler2/18/2015, 9:30 AM
Afraid of Ghosts delves into a theme of heartbreak without becoming too melancholy...
Father John Misty // I Love You Honeybear
by Alex Bieler2/18/2015, 9:15 AM
It's a pretty eye-opening mix, but what's most impressive is that Tillman's immense character doesn't overshadow these stunning arrangements.
Fall Out Boy American // Beauty/American Psycho
by Bryan Toy2/4/2015, 5:00 AM
If Fall Out Boy wants to save rock 'n' roll, this is not the way to do it.
Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet // The 21st Century Trad Band
by Erie Reader Author2/4/2015, 4:50 AM
A sharp, high-energy sound that is exciting but sometimes jarring.
