Review - Where Astronauts Go to Hide: Amongst Friends

Rating: 9.2 Albeit short, this album tickled each and every indie bone in my body. Amongst Friends opens with deliciously clear vocals, understated guitar and an excellent use of violin. Each track is littered with vivid imagery and personal references. You honestly feel like you're learning about the vocalist, Josh Pederson, with each...

Review - Julian Casablancas: Phrazes For the Young

Rating: 6.3Julian Casablancas' Phrazes For the Young fits the underwhelming solo record formula to a T - some small measure of the essence and charisma of the artiste's former group, a few bewildering design decisions caused by too few cooks in the kitchen and a frustrating lack of drive and unity. Phrazes For the Young will undoubtedly please...

Review - Neon Indian: Psychic Chasms

Rating: 8.5Making relevant electronic music can be a difficult task. While it's nearly impossible to escape the genre's popular perception of accessible, simple rhythms and repetition, give your listeners too many party anthems and the strength of your singles starts to wear a little thin (sorry, Justice). Indie musicians, on the other hand,...