Kings draw themes from earlier albums
The Southern rock outfit effectively balances its more energetic songs with heartfelt, downtempo songs on its latest studio album.
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From Here shows Johnson at his best
Jack Johnson delivers what might be his most mellow LP yet, as the singer-songwriter croons about his idyllic family life.
Deerhunter’s bold new album, Monomania, is a mosaic of different sounds, textures
The title of Georgia-based indie outfit Deerhunter’s sixth full length LP, Monomania, was borne as a reflection of frontman Bradford Cox’s obsessive traits, specifically in regards to music: in a 2011 interview with Rolling Stone Magazine, Cox stated “I guess my time as a musician has gone by so fast that I realized that I have […]
Contemporary artists embrace earlier sounds
Things are starting to get hectic here on campus as the semester begins to wind down. Last-minute assignments and studying for finals are taking up everybody’s time, and it feels like someone is shafting us by stealing hours out of the day when no one’s looking. In this semester’s coda, most of us are just […]
Husband-wife duo creates SoCal sound
The electro-pop-duo Brandon and Leah recently released its first EP Cronies.
Tyler, the Creator drops insightful new album Wolf
There is an impressive amount of artistic growth between Tyler, the Creator’s disappointing 2011 LP Goblin and his latest release Wolf.
Music to motivate post-break
It’s time to blow the dust off those books and prepare for post-midterm madness, and this week’s New Noise has just the soundtrack for you. Whether it’s the awaited return of the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club or the awesome simplicity of Colleen Green, the songs featured will help get you off that couch and get […]
Honest words illuminate Simple Things
R&B/pop artist Jarell Perry’s debut EP Simple Things is full of raw, lyrical confessionals.
Rhye seduces with contemporary R&B
Rhye’s debut album delivers a soulful mix of creative and contemplative tracks.
Indie rocker crafts free-spirited sophomore album
The quirky Darwin Smith focuses on writing music that makes people smile.