It’s taken an entire year and thousands of albums to get here, but I’ve finally managed to compile the best records of 2012 and put them in an easy-to-reference list. The top 5 all had perfect scores, so choosing this year’s best was harder than usual. In the end, there can only be 12 this [...]
Shades: Clear Motions– Shades are a 4-member band from Boise, ID. Drawing inspiration from chill wave artists like Small Black and Washed Out, Shades make their strong debut on Synthemesc. While chill wave is still in it’s infancy, there’s always going to be room for someone with a new perspective. But, while Shades’ style can [...]
The Mary Onettes have been writing some of my favorite pop records over the last few years and recently they announced they’d be releasing another by the end of this month. However, Love Forever will be the first time they’re reportedly ditching their 80s guitars and echoey vocals in favor of more avant-garde themes. New [...]