Aug 4, 2015 | Reviews, The Star Department Reviews
A dense, highly enjoyable experimental pop record by the Irish band, out through Perth’s Hidden Shoal. Spin this to round out the cold weather and reminisce about how good it was. Highlight: Superhawk – an aesthetically brilliant pop ballad with Steve Reich-ish compositional flourishes.
Jul 31, 2015 | HC-B Reviews, Reviews
“It takes a great record to remind me how awkward it can be — yes yes, like dancing to architecture — to write about really good instrumental rock music. For the moment, the band putting me in said position is HC-B, the record is the group’s latest Hidden Shoal...
Jul 30, 2015 | Elisa Luu Reviews, Reviews
“Ringing in summer with church bells made of piano wire and synthesizer nubbins chiming charmingly out of sync, “Sabadilla” opens Elisa Luu’s brief but memorable new collection of sound art pieces. Her Enchanting Gaze is fixed on the close and personal,...
Jul 30, 2015 | Les Limbes Reviews, Reviews
“Crusted in thick and gritty heavy metal tropes, from crunchy distorted guitars to viciously assaulted drums, Les Limbes’ debut EP is one of those albums you throw on when you need to break a speed limit somewhere. It’s just four tracks and less than 20 minutes...
Jul 30, 2015 | Reviews, The October Solution Reviews
“spaced out australian band the october solution creates music that harkens back to dark 80’s pop while including touches of modern electronica, post-rock, and even soul. it’s a strange mix that goes down smooth. i encourage you to observe the...
Jul 30, 2015 | Reviews, REW<< Reviews
“i featured a song by veteran musician, world traveler and prolific collaborator REW (ryan e. webber) awhile ago and now i’ve got the whole album to lay on you. the music is tough to describe, classify, or shoe-horn into a genre. the music is dreamy,...
