Category: Album Reviews
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Album Review: ‘Earthstar Mountain’ by Hannah Cohen
As spring carries on, Hannah Cohen has captured a sound that doesn’t impose, but coexists. Shifting perspectives, the New York, by-way-of the bay area singer-songwriter has created an album where the music itself feels like it’s listening, becoming the realm it makes space in. Bearing a tenderly mystical quality, Earthstar Mountain sounds as if it…
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Album Review & Interview: ‘Keeper of the Shepherd’ by Hannah Frances
Serving as an invitation for listeners into a world of self-reclamation, and drenched in earthy tones rooted in the woods of Vermont, Hannah Frances’, ‘Keeper of the Shepherd‘ showcases her ability to craft intricate folk music that is driven by detailed and moving storytelling. This follow up to her 2021 record, ‘Bedrock,’ is spellbinding, enchanting,…
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Album Review: ‘So Medieval’ by Blue Bendy
Blue Bendy’s debut album, ‘So Medieval,’ is an engrossing journey through soundscapes where traditional song structure is abandoned in favour of a more innovative sonic approach. Containing 10 tracks and spanning 36 minutes, the album builds upon the groundwork laid by their 2022 EP, ‘Motorbike,’ showcasing an even more polished and expansive sound, defying anyone…
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Soundwave Spotlight: Waiting to Spill by The Backseat Lovers
Album suggested by LivListened to from December 20, 2023 – January 3, 2024 In Season 1, Week 5, The Backseat Lovers immersed our group with their sophomore album, “Waiting to Spill,” suggested by Liv for its beauty and cohesiveness. She highlighted themes such as loneliness and growth, which are brought to life in this album’s…
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Soundwave Spotlight: The Pilgrim, Their God and the King of My Decrepit Mountain by Tapir!
Album suggested by DerianListened to from May 14-21, 2024 Our music club tipped off Season 3 by delving into the enchanting and entrancing album, The Pilgrim, Their God and the King of My Decrepit Mountain by Tapir!. This 2024 folktronica / post-rock masterpiece was unanimously met with high praise, solidifying its place as a highlight…
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