Here’s some praise from the arbiters of culture: ‘Hersh transmits a visionary quality to her songs.’ —Mojo, 4 stars ‘Purgatory/Paradise is unlike anything I’ve heard all year.’ —Pitchfork, 8.0 Every part of Purgatory/Paradise has meaning for the band and its listeners, making it a satisfying artifact in a time when music is becoming increasingly disposable.… Continue reading Throwing Muses at Innocent Words
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Cosines at Innocent Words
This two-song 7-inch from London’s synth-heavy five-piece is a perfect calling card for those who have never heard the band. Side A’s “Commuter Love” is a feedback drenched, garage pop number, with a nod to bands like The Black Keys, while the flip side, “Disclosed Stories,” is a bright, bouncy ditty, complete with trumpet, that… Continue reading Cosines at Innocent Words
Eureka California at Innocent Words
For a duo, Eureka California make a hell of a lot of noise. The Athens indie rockers, comprised of drummer Marie Uhler and singer/guitarist Jake Ward, have just turned in their second full-length in 18 months, and far from sounding like a rushed out also ran, ‘Crunch’ is a remarkably satisfying slice of unpretentious college… Continue reading Eureka California at Innocent Words
Luxembourg Signal at Innocent Words
This two-song release from The Luxembourg Signal – “Distant Drive” and “Wishing Pool” – is a spacey blend of mature indie pop. Comprised of members of Aberdeen, this debut is curious, but not exactly revolutionary. The A-Side, “Distant Drive” is the more compelling of the two tracks, but both feature jangly guitars, strong synthesizers and… Continue reading Luxembourg Signal at Innocent Words
Tunabunny at Innocent Words
Having turned in three albums in just as many years, it should surprise few that year four has brought the Tunabunny’s fourth album. And what a beauty this one is. The 14 songs that make up ‘Kingdom Technology’ are a little more pop than some of their earlier efforts, but still crammed with plenty of… Continue reading Tunabunny at Innocent Words
Muuy Biien at Innocent Words
Apparently a lot can happen in one year. If ‘This Is What Your Mind Imagines’ – the solid 2013 debut from Georgia-based punks Muuy Biien – was Black Flag and Fugazi, ‘D.Y.I. (Do Yourself In)’ is more Joy Division and Pissed Jeans. The band clearly discovered hooks over the past 12 months and learned to… Continue reading Muuy Biien at Innocent Words