Uniable Thwange is a the debut album of Another Sexless Weekend… AKA… Julian Foster. The UVM student has a clear love for classic psychedelic rock n’ roll. His music bleeds 50’s and 60’s. Reminiscent of The Velvet Underground, The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry. A wonderful collection of sounds, and danceable grooves on this record. The […]

Coming back with their 11th official studio release, the Red Hot Chili Peppers exhibit a delicate balance between maturity and patience on The Getaway. With the second RHCP album under the belt for Josh Klinghoffer he has added his background of electronica-avante-garde-art-rock, while still keeping the groove of Frusciante’s unforgettable minimalist rock-funk. The Chili’s are finding a […]

Indie Atmospheric folk. This duo is reminiscent of My Morning Jacket vocals and instrumentation. Play: 1, 2, 8, 9 RIYL: My Morning Jacket, Fort Frances

Hard to tell when one song ends and the next begins. This album is a one shot seriously punky psychedelic trip. Head banging throughout with a funky break/breather on “Mr. Beat.” The album is a continuos loop, each song flowing seamlessly into the next, including the last track, looping back with the first. Play on […]

Eclectic mix of roots-rock, garage rock, reggae. Comes off as imbalanced at some points. The juxtaposition of the heavy garage rock on “Pink Balloon” into the reggae groove on “Finding Our Way” is a little odd. “Bones” into “Dance Like Fire” is a smooth and groovy coupling of tunes. Play: 4,5,9, RIYL: Steel Pulse, The […]

The psychedelic rock group moves towards a rawer, garage rock blues sound on their newest album. This album is loaded with heavy and fuzzy vocals, and chord progressions. Lengthy instrumentals on a few tracks, specifically “Guay Lo,” features an 11-minute instrumental where almost no exploration happens (avoid if looking for insteresting jam). RIYL: London Souls, […]

Indie-Folk Pop. Anthemic road road, electronic midwestern vibes. RIYL: Neon Trees, Low Cut Hugh Tops, Fear The Foxes       Play: 5,6,8 FCC: Clean  

Soulful electronic album. Features old-school funk vibes, and smooth hip-hop tracks. Great composition and production on “The Sheboygan Left.” RIYL: Nightmares On Wax, Snarky Puppy, Thundercat, Gramatik FCC: Clean Play: 3,4,6,8

A remarkably well-done live album by one of the most talented pianists of this generation. Cory Henry returns to his hometown to offer up a family and friends show, showing off his remarkable talent as an organist. Tracks are funky, danceable and the whole album is completed with call-and-response from the audience. Great sound, great […]

On their second EP Lespecial delivers their signature sound of Psychedelic metal infused funk. Loaded with heavy guitar riffs, funky bass lines, and syncopated drum patterns, Omnisquid is  reminiscent of Primus and the intricate mid sections of many Umphrey’s Mcgee songs. Interspersed with electronic influences.   RIYL: Primus, Umphrey’s Mcgee, Voodoo Muzak FCC: Clean Play: […]

Super fun, upbeat, kind of goofy, all funk band. Has elements of synth-pop, but mostly fat grooves and danceable melodies. The horns on most tracks add a really great touch.  They sound like a group of friends who have been paying music and goofing around for a long time. They know each other well, and […]

The Pines blends ethereal atmospheric sounds with rich, warm vocals, and  wholesome acoustic instruments. Blending of their western background with a spacey, psychedelic touch. Great instrumentals if your into that sort of thing, I am. Dark, atmospheric, but still positive vibrations. Very “feels”.  Vocals remind me a new age, psychedelic Bob Dylan. Play: 1,3*, 4, […]

New Single off of Graham Nash’s first album in fourteen years, This Path Tonight. The title track features a progressive Nash, moving away from what he is famous for. Begins with a prog-rock space effect, moves towards psychedelic, more classic rock. Lyrics explore Nash’s future, where he is going, what he has done. Nothing to […]

Acoustic, pop-rock, love songs. Kinda cliche. Compassionate lyrics, good singe overall. Little bit repetitive. Play: 2,5,8,10  RIYL: Chris Jak, Ian Britt, Ed Sheeran

African inspired electro-blues. Worldly with electronic beats, blues roots, and highlighted by jazz  guitar. Incredible group of musicians and vocalists ranging from many different styles. Incredibly eclectic, down-tempo with upbeat vibes, smooth, and interesting. PLAY! Play: Everything. Amazing.      RIYL: Urban Species, Jazzanova, DJ Friction

Starts out with an acoustic rock setting. Moves towards adult contemporary/ smooth jazz. Could be lounge music. Vocals on all tracks featuring different singers. Vibe holds steady throughout entire album. Smooth soul. Rainy day music. Play: 6,7                               RIYL: Jill Scott, […]

Eclectic mix of styles. Mostly prog-prock, with elements of blues, funk, heavy metal. 80’s hair band-nostalgic. Progrosses towards pop rock, adult contemporary. Great guitar work and overall composition/ musicianship. Quirky lyrics. Not as political as his father [Frank Zappa], nor as complex. Sounds like his father in like he’s mocking all of these styles, in […]