“Hands of Glory” by Andrew Bird
Self-proclaimed “singer, violinist, whistler,” Andrew Bird has come to be recognized as one of the more refined, yet accessible musicians in today’s popular indie rock scene. This classically trained artist’s instruments are not sopping wet with effects and reverb, his concerts don’t utilize gaudy light displays, and his poetic lyrics don’t make contemporary pop culture [...]
“Twins” by Ty Segall
Since 2008, Ty Segall has been releasing music at a frenetic pace. His latest effort, Twins, is his sixth solo album in the last four years. It is also the third of his releases in 2012 alone. Last spring, he released the album Hair with the garage-rock band White Fence, and in June, he and [...]
“No Man’s Land” by Charlie Peacock
“These songs are inspired by the grit, gumption, and faith of my grandparents over several generation.” The inside cover of Charlie Peacock’s latest release, No Man’s Land, makes obvious the theme of his twelve tracks of country-blues songs. He looks to the stories of his ancestors to fuel his music, covering the album case with [...]
“Incorruptible Heart” by Lavender Diamond
A dreamy and delicate listening experience, Lavender Diamond’s second full-length album, Incorruptible Heart, is a record that cradles listener’s ear drums. The four person band originating from Los Angeles creates a gentle sound that combines indie, folk, pop, and electronic music. Fronted by Becky Stark’s strangely ethereal vocals, Incorruptible Heart is made up of twelve [...]
“Gentle Stream” by The Amazing
The Swedish indie folk band The Amazing have successfully avoided a sophomore slump with the release of their newest album Gentle Stream. Frontmen Reine Fiske and Gustav Ejstes have teamed up to create an album that would make Neil Young and Crazy Horse envious. While they might be formally known as an indie band, it’s [...]
“Cathedrals of Color” by Courrier
“Can you hear my heart, hear my heart now?” Courrier lead singer Austin Jones belts out in “Love Is A Fire,” the lead single off of the Texas-based group’s latest album, Cathedrals of Color. To answer Jones’s question: yes – anyone who gives a listen to Cathedrals of Color can clearly hear the heart behind [...]
Music For The Independent Mind: Vol. 7
The Nov. Album of the Month is WERS’s Music For the Independent Mind: Vol. 7
“¡DOS!” by Green Day
¡UNO!, the first album in Green Day’s current trilogy ¡UNO! ¡DOS! ¡TRE!, was a breath of fresh air coming from these guys that, since 2004, released two rock operas that were politically charged. ¡DOS!, like ¡UNO!, brings us back to that garage punk, beautifully angsty sound that we know and love this band for. The [...]
“Election Special” by Ry Cooder
Ry Cooder takes no prisoners. In his latest album, Election Special, Cooder is in excellent form and is ready to rip the Republican party. You only need to take a quick glimpse at the song titled to know where Cooder’s mind was when he was writing this album: “Mutt Romney Blues”, “The Wall Street Part [...]
“Diluvia” by Freelance Whales
Almost three years after the release of indie rock band Freelance Whales’ first studio album, Weathervanes, the band has sprung back on the scene with their sophomore album, Diluvia, released on October 9. Fans will be pleased to hear that the band has evolved in their own way, while still maintaining the qualities that entranced [...]
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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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May 25
Boston Calling
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June 8
The XX / Grizzly Bear
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June 12
The Postal Service
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