by Michael Belt | Mar 8, 2015 | Album Reviews, Reviews
In the last few years I’ve been exposed to a large amount of new music; a lot more than I ever imagined. My initial goal was to introduce myself to at least one artist from each genre and use their music as a gateway into the genre itself. In doing so I found some...
by Michael Belt | Mar 1, 2015 | Album Reviews, Reviews
Originally members of the band Gobble Gobble (now called Born Gold), vocalist Megan James and producer Corin Roddick released their debut record as Canadian synthpop duo Purity Ring, Shrines, in 2012 to critical acclaim. Three years later, they’ve returned with its...
by Michael Belt | Feb 20, 2015 | Album Reviews, Reviews
The chances that you’ve heard a Mat Kearney song sometime in the past 10 years are probably very high. The Nashville-based singer/songwriter has become a prominent figure in many different markets. The success of his previous records Bullet, Nothing Left to Lose,...
by Michael Belt | Jan 17, 2015 | Album Reviews, Reviews
It’s been almost 9 years since Sleater-Kinney went on hiatus. The trio had spent over a decade as the ever-evolving face of the riot grrrl scene; remaining faithful to their punk roots while simultaneously dabbling in indie rock. Their fan base had grown...
by Michael Belt | Dec 24, 2014 | Industry News/Analysis
Foo Fighters – Sonic Highways The Foos have been very busy this year. Their eighth full-length, Sonic Highways, was accompanied by an eponymous HBO series that frontman Dave Grohl describes as “a love letter to American music”. I have yet to watch the show but...
