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Lunar Vacation, Everything Matters, Everything’s Fire
Lunar Vacation masters the art of organic collaboration in their sophomore album, “Everything Matters, Everything’s Fire.” The album title, which also serves as the thesis for the work, is succinctly captured in just nine tracks. The tunes each waver on a scale of what I’d call upbeat grit to bedroom day-dreaminess. An overarching sense of home is apparent in the record and speaks to what makes the group so special. Photo: Alexa Viscius The Decatur-based band notably lives

Gabby Fenimore
Oct 21, 2024


Mick Mayer, Moonflower
Mick Mayer brings a delightfully vulnerable recollection of self-acceptance to soft rock in the debut album, “Moonflower.” A story succinctly captured in 10 tracks, “Moonflower” is the perfect lead into Mayer’s world, showcasing a range of tracks with ease and groove-ability alongside lyrics that tackle everything from sexuality and the nature of love to turning down blow and Bacardi for the sake of a night in with a glass of wine (please see: Lazy, by Mick Mayer.) “Moonflowe

Gabby Fenimore
Sep 17, 2024


Hotel Fiction, Staring at the Sun
Hotel Fiction has taken more than a few steps forward in their musical evolution since the release of their debut full-length, “Soft Focus” in 2021 with a follow up EP, “Enjoy your Stay” in 2022. Now, Hotel Fiction delivers some of their very best in an exciting, lighthearted sophomore album that builds on their unique dreamy pop-rock sound. Jade Long and Jessica Thompson’s harmonies complement each other very well in their new album, especially in songs like “Next Life” a

Sam Kapoor
Aug 12, 2024


klark sound, What is Music
klark sound’s sophomore album, “What Is Music” beautifully poses the question through a journey of exploration rather than a pressing need for an answer. This approach results in a gentle challenge for the listener to expand their understanding of what music is. klark sound’s crystal-clear tonality accompanied by diverse instrumentation makes for a genreful and hearty collection of tunes. From track-to-track, each individual instrument serves as its own voice; not simply as

Gabby Fenimore
Aug 1, 2024


hey, nothing, Maine
After the release of their debut album " We’re Starting to Look Like Each Other" , the folk-punk duo, hey, nothing, deliver a four track EP that showcases the next evolution of their sound. In “ Maine” , the four tracks navigate lyrics about navigating through deception, yearning for another person you don’t even know, how sometimes you don’t feel like your complete self when you’re not with a specific person or place. It’s honest and vulnerable lyricism that is so in line to

Trevor Leavell
Jul 8, 2024
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