Andrew Bird closed out Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest on a high note at his show Aug. 11.  Bird, an Americana-indie artist, performed as part of his promotional tour for his new album, "My Finest Work...

Ripping onto the scene with their debut album is newly formed psychedelic punk-rock band King of Heck. Formerly, the group was united under the name Alaska, which was a hardcore punk band inspired by...

Known for her bedroom-pop style and melancholy lyrics, Clairo has been a staple in the alternative music scene for a few years now since her viral hit “Pretty Girl” was released in 2017. With a wave...

After three monumental mixtapes, Chance the Rapper finally released his LP debut, “The Big Day.” However, the release misses nearly every expectation set for it.  Chance the Rapper has developed...

The tragic icon Amy Winehouse left behind a legacy of deeply emotional, soul-inspired hits when she died at the young age of 27. This past Friday, the talented Katy Iengo and Jennifer Lauren-Bowers revisited...

For a band that proclaims itself an experimental staple of Los Angeles’ indie scene, Sure Sure’s newest album is more suited for a midwestern garage.  Although this is only the band’s second full-length...

"Cosmic Thrill Seekers" is the second full-length album from New York band Prince Daddy & The Hyena, and it cements their place as the intergalactic rulers of thrash and psychedelic infused pop-punk. Prince...

For almost two decades, the Akron, Ohio, based band The Black Keys has been delivering soulful blues-rock and psychedelic music. Now on their ninth studio album, "Let’s Rock," the band has churned out...

Lil Nas X’s meteoric rise to fame is something of an anomaly in the music industry, which can only be compared to the overnight success of Mason Ramsay, the 12-year-old country star who first gained...

From the continued success of the Me Too movement to Lizzo’s overtaking of pop culture, it’s fair to say that this is the summer of feminine power, especially in the music industry. As summer begins...

If My Bloody Valentine’s "Loveless" was the sound of menacing insomnia, Crumb’s "Jinx" is a voice that slowly ushers you to transcend reality and submit to the forces of its façade of hazy innocence...

For my last Stoned vs Sober review I couldn’t think of any better recently released album to review than Chicago poet and neo soul singer, Jamila Woods’ sophomore album, “LEGACY! LEGACY!” Her...