With the rise of music streaming services, it’s easier than ever for artists to get their music out there. Of course, that means a lot more to sift through to find your favorites. Here’s mine from this year: Durand Jones & The Indications – American Love Call – Vintage late-60s/early-70s style soul music of the…
Top Ten Albums of 2018
Time to recap my favorite music from the last 12 months — mostly indie rock/pop with a retro flavor. My top ten in no particular order: Snail Mail – Lush – Lindsey Jordan was taught guitar by Mary Timony, who led 90s indie rockers Helium. Her first EP, Habit, caught national notice, and got her…
Top Ten Albums Of 2017
Another year, another list of my favorite music from the past year. This year’s list skews to established indie rock/pop artists, especially ones with a slightly retro bent. Here’s my top ten albums in no particular order: The National – Sleep Well Beast – The band with the difficult-to-Google name returns with an energetic new…