Concert Review:
Bonobo

Concert Reviews, Madison
Long before his most recent Madison stop, Bonobo had already achieved the status of a flawless dance party host. The addition of new electronic visuals to his current tour gave an extra boost of energy to an al...

LANY: “ILYSB”

Songs
“ILYSB” is a summertime single with lasting power. Vocals, feel, and production; this track was blended seamlessly to generate an impressive release. Now if only we had someone to give proper credit. Smooth,...

Pell: “Runaway”

Songs
Ringing out into the night with a metallic chime, the opening notes of “Runaway” draw the perfect setting for a dream-rap escapade. Like a sleepy child tinkering with a Fisher Price xylophone after curfew, the ...

Chet Faker: “Blush”

Songs
Sheer notoriety of the late jazz trumpeter makes it impossible for most to ignore thoughts of Chet Baker upon mention of Chet Faker. For Nick Murphy, that must be music to his ears. Supposedly choosing a stage ...

Camille Corazón: “XXVII”

Songs
Camille Corazón is undoubtedly proud of her first official single. She has good reason to be, as “XXVII” was both written and produced by the up-and-coming New York-based artist. Originally from Pennsylvania...

Halcyon Drive: “Whitewash”

Songs
Touring in support of Sydney electronic group Panama, Halcyon Drive has seen their fair share of Australia as of late. With a reputation for an energetic live set, the Melbourne group has made the rounds and a ...

Diane Coffee: “Tale of a Dead Dog”

Songs
“Tale of a Dead Dog” starts with a fantastic folk riff. An eerie echo to the vocals is not given the chance to warn of impending doom because the lyrics are dark from the very first line. As the “cold, left for...

Klassik: “Light”

Songs
Categorizing an album from Klassik is no short or simple task. His newest studio release, Young Rising Phenoms, is no exception. While perusing YRP, a fragment of a genre may rise to the surface only to be quic...

Abram Shook: “Coastal”

Songs
Music has the ability to consume the entire image and persona of an artist. Melody, pace, production, lyrics, and even song titles may speak to the characteristics of their owner. As if emptying the contents of...

Josef Salvat: “Every Night”

Songs
A sexy wash of background vocals and oversimplified percussion provide a vintage feel. That happens to be ideal for the voice of Josef Salvat. Interesting in its slowest moments, "Every Night" captures an old-s...

Broken Bells
“Holding on for Life”

Songs
Count me among the many fans thrilled that Broken Bells' debut release was not an isolated incident. The self-titled 2010 album remains one of my favorite examples of a successful side project. Already two of t...