BY BLAINE EWIG In Handwritings’ first album, lo-fi indie rock is brought back to its roots with sounds akin to those of Pavement and Dinosaur Jr. With prominent and purposeful feedback, they take what many listeners might perceive as flaws and make them into strengths. In Handwritings’ first album, lo-fi […]
LP Review: SCIENCE! | Science
Olympia bluegrass duo make a name for themselves with studio debut Even before we heard Science!’s self-titled studio debut, they were quickly becoming one of the most talked about bands in Olympia. The duo was voted “best new Olympia band” by The Weekly Volcano probably because they are so damn […]
LP Review: SHIELDS | Grizzly Bear
Grizzly Bear break the confines of art-gallery rock with their new LP Shields, released September 18 on Warp Records. The Brooklyn quartet brings a Baroque flair to cutting edge rhythms on their sublimely complex fourth studio album. It is their first release since 2009’s hit Veckatimest, and, joyfully, the band […]