The Shins – Port of Morrow
By Michael Pasotti On The Shins’ new album, Port of Morrow, maybe the most prolific indie singer/songwriter this side of the millennium has returned. Yes, Port of Morrow feels very much like a collaboration, and it is, but James Mercer leads the way as always. One should not be concerned with the personnel changes since...
Phantogram – Nightlife EP
Deriving their name from an optical illusion, Phantogram is a duo of friends since junior high school, Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter. Their EP snapshot of Nightlife is the kind of follow up one would like to see after their aptly titled debut, Eyelid Movies. Electronically laden and beat driven, Nightlife might be the best...
The Barr Brothers – The Barr Brothers
The Intro track of The Barr Brothers’ first and self-titled debut seeps its way into an acoustic delight entitled “Beggar in the Morning”. This heartfelt, soothing track is the first single off this effort. The tune and lyrics coincide beautifully with each other. Harp and other acoustics dominate this release along with lead singer Brad...
Mitten – See You Bye
Clocking in at just under twenty minutes, See You Bye, the debut “album” from Brooklyn based Mitten is a synth-pop surprise. Packed with six potential singles, this six track release fits right alongside some of today’s best up and coming bands. Phoenix, Passion Pit, Discovery, Miike Snow; all have been showing us the pretty side of...
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