“A Wasteland Companion” by M. Ward
M. Ward’s seventh studio album is the first to actually feature his likeness on its cover: A Wasteland Companion pictures the indie-folk artist’s majestically silhouetted pompadour set against an image of the moon. The album, which was released on April 10 by Merge Records, was recorded in eight studios and six cities (From west to [...]
“Bloom” by Beach House
Dream pop duo Beach House dropped their fourth studio length album this month on Sub Pop records – Bloom. It’s been two years since we last heard from Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally with Teen Dream. While Teen Dream was wildly successful and hailed as one of the best albums of 2012, Bloom was undoubtedly born [...]
“Odd Future Tape Vol. 2″ by Odd Future
On March 20th, controversial hip hop group Odd Future released their new mix-tape simply titled the Odd Future Tape Vol. 2. This tape has been the latest release to feature the whole Odd Future crew since their brilliant 2010 “Radical” mixtape. With this new record, Odd Future returns with another set of tracks featuring their [...]
“Stars and Satellites” by Trampled By Turtles
Trampled By Turtles’ sixth album in eight years, Stars and Satellites, is in many ways a fine introduction to the band who stand as one of the rare few that unpretentiously deserve a hyphenated genre classification: let’s go with “post-punk bluegrass” for now. The album opens with “Midnight On The Interstate”, which infuses some pop [...]
“Visions” by Grimes
Grimes, aka Montreal-based electro-pop sprite Claire Boucher, is finally breaking through with her third LP ‘Visions’. It’s an irresistible album— it’s dreamy, breezy electro-pop, yet it hides something deep underneath its charm. It’s extremely catchy, and rides on the current wave of 80s-inspired electronic dance music. Yet, the album leaves you with something more. Grimes [...]
“The Great Despiser” by Joe Pug
Joe Pug has always sounded wise beyond his years, ever since his first EP, 2008′s “Nation of Heat.” Five years later, his world-weariness is even more apparent on “The Great Despiser,” to be released April 24. There’s a tone to his voice and his lyrics that echoes folk legends from Bob Dylan to Steve Earle, [...]
“Wrecking Ball” by Bruce Springsteen
“Wrecking Ball” is the Album of the Month! But it’s already proving hard to beat for the year…
“Habits and Contradictions” by Schoolboy Q
Schoolboy Q’s second independent album, Habits & Contradictions paints a vivid picture of who he is and the life that he has lived. Released on January 14th, “Habits & Contradictions” takes an unfamiliar lyrical approach that proves that Q is unlike any other West Coast artist. This album sets Schoolboy Q apart from other rappers [...]
“Come Back As Rain” by Good Old War
Pennsylvania trio Good Old War have returned with their third album, Come Back As Rain, with new experiences on their mind. Known for their upbeat sound and perfected harmonies, Keith Goodwin, Dan Schwartz, and Tim Arnold squeeze a new sound of nostalgic blues into the first half of their album. But Good Old War bring [...]
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Serenata de Amor Brings Cape Verde to Emerson
Serenata de Amor, a musical theater project spearheaded by visual media arts associate professor Claire Andrade-Watkins, was brought to Emerson this past year. The project is a tribute to the morna of Cape Verde and Brava set in the 1940s. Andrade-Watkins worked with a team of faculty and staff members from Emerson to bring Serenata [...]
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The XX / Grizzly Bear
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