Look no further, here’s the album of the year.
Screaming Females is a 3-piece indie rock/post-punk band hailing from New Brunswick, New Jersey. Not for those who are easily intimidated, they have long been known for their monstrous hooks, unbelievable live performances, and the commanding Siren-like vocal approach of their diminutive frontwoman Marissa Paternoster.
“If there is no such thing as time, you’re already there, and you’re controlling this cycle.” The opening line of Bright Eyes’ newest album The People’s Key is a strong foreshadowing of what is to come in this trippy, philosophical album unlike any other Bright Eyes work to date.
The internet has made it easier than ever for those first few fans to spread the word, with blogs and indie rags humming about it for weeks before anything substantial appears. Enter Cults, the New York indie pop duo that perfectly encapsulates this point.
Iron & Wine is an act that is familiar to many FSU students. The sole member, Sam Beam, was a graduate of FSU’s MFA film program and returns to play in Tallahassee on a pretty regular basis; his latest appearance in Tallahassee being back in November. Kiss Each Other Clean is the latest
Iron & Wine - Kiss Each Other Clean
album from Iron & Wine and from the very beginning avid fans of his music will notice a drastic difference in style.
It’s been two years since Nelly’s failed attempt at a comeback with Brass Knuckles, his lowest selling album of all time. Ever since the summer of 2009, Nelly has been back in his Los Angeles studio laying down tracks for his album 5.0 that was released on November 16. For those of you that anticipated a return of the old Country Grammar, this album is yet another disappointment. Nelly was never known for his skillful raps, but with his catchy lyrics and lively beats he made some chart topping hits like “Hott in Here”, “Pimp Juice” and “Country Grammar”. With 5.0 Nelly actually raps in only about half the songs, while the other half sound like poorly produced R&B tracks in which an out of tune Nelly attempts a Bing Crosby croon.
