
The Lacking Permanence

· detailsLaura Gibson • Goners
Sparse and haunting, this minimal acoustic approach works well with Gibson’s unique fairy vocals.
· detailsCarbonas • Your Moral Superior
Fast and furious punk blasts that are over by the time you catch up with the hook, keeping true to the Ramones’ quarter-mile aesthetic
· detailsCloud Nothings • Last Building Burning
Great set of non-stop rocking from this one-man-band which turned into a full-blown outfit.
· detailsMass Gothic • I’ve Tortured You Long Enough
Very carefully constructed selection of cavernous compositions studded with a grandiose feel, fine detail, and moody lyrics.
· detailsWhite Denim • Performance
A modern amalgam of fuzz, psychedelia, baroque pop, and over-the-top production, filled with hooks baited with earworms.

Bang! Blues
It was a quiet night. Somehow, three songs with states in the title ended up in the second hour, so I bumped them all to the top for a mini-tour.
· detailsSick Thoughts • Sick Thoughts
Short blasts of punk fury. Many unsafe tracks, but the rest are a lot good quick fun.
· detailsCalvin Johnson • A Wonderful Beast
It’s a fun party with Johnson, with his deep deep voice, laconic tone, and a boogie-down attitude from the Black Keys’ Patrick Carney
· detailsYowler • Black Dog In My Path
Despite the name, this is understated and minimalistic, with sparse instruments and a haunting voice floating on top.