By Samuel Wigness
In his first studio release, Chris Keller — aka Kadoka – ushers in an early spring with an album celebrating the natural cycles of life. [Read more…] about Review – Kadoka – Moon Goddess
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Review – Ecid Pheromone Heavy
By Clara Tsac
Twin Cities rapper Ecid delivers a totally irreverent, post-hyphy album packed with existential wordplay in “Pheromone Heavy.” The tracks rest on a mix of EDM synth loops, creeping punk rock instrumentals, and the occasional dab of folksy guitar thrown in. Equal parts conceptual frustration and tumultuous humor, the album can be summarized as Ecid’s stoned stream-of-consciousness. [Read more…] about Review – Ecid Pheromone Heavy
Review – Jonathan Rundman – Look Up
By Clara Tsac
Jonathan Rundman’s latest release, Look Up, is a bright piece of indie pop for blue days. With an 80’s big-band music feel, the album draws diverse inspiration from vintage rock, folk music, and Rundman’s own voyeurs into Scandinavia. Throughout the work, there’s an omniscient storytelling quality that brushes each song with an ethereal feel. Perhaps this is because Rundman serves each message with a side of humor. From the darker material like “Painter,” to feel-good songs like “Flying On A Plane,” he avoids the trap of taking himself too seriously, a pitfall of much indie music. [Read more…] about Review – Jonathan Rundman – Look Up
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