Reviews
Deerhoof (2011)
Deerhoof Vs Evil
Muted tenth album from the once excellent Deerhoof, which finds the San Francisco experimentalists moving further away from their classic downbeat art rock sound into punk pop.
Dodos (2013)
Carrier
Modest and unassuming but unpredictable indie pop on fifth album from San Francisco act the Dodos, and their first since the death of touring guitarist Christopher Reimer last year
Headlights (2008)
Some Racing, Some Stopping
Striking and impressive second album from Illinois-based indie pop trio, the Headlights
Ida (2008)
Lovers Prayers
Beautifully constructed, but over easy-on-the-ear seventh album from much acclaimed indie duo, ida
Of Montreal (2007)
Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer ?
Stunning snappy indie pop on sprawling nw album from constantly evolving Athens, Georgia-based collective, Of Montreal
Owen (2012)
Ghost Town
Atmospheric, but enigmatic sixth album from Owen, the project of Chicago-based musician and guitarist Mike Kinsella, which while answering one question poses several more
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin (2013)
Fly by Wire
Affable summery pop on fourth album from Missouri-based indie guitar outfit, Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
White Reaper (2014)
White Reaper EP
Fabulous psychedelia/garage punk on debut EP from raucous Louisville trio, White Reaper
XBXRX (2007)
Wars
Manic-sounding, first-rate post-punk on second album from Californian-based group XBXRX