Indie rock darlings Vampire Weekend return as an older, more mature band on their superb third studio album, 'Modern Vampires of the City.'
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Jake Bugg, Jake Bugg | Album Review
'Jake Bugg,' the self-titled debut LP by the Brit singer/songwriter is a highly recommended effort for traditional-, indie-, folk- or garage-rock fans.
Phoenix, Bankrupt! | Album Review
French alternative rock collective Phoenix never miss a beat on Bankrupt! a compelling follow-up to their Grammy-winning 2009 LP, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix.
Kid Cudi, Indicud | Album Review
Although lengthy and overstuffed, Kid Cudi delivers plenty of intriguing moments throughout the course of his third studio album, ‘Indicud.’
Jake Miller, The Road Less Traveled | Album Review 💿
Up-and-coming, 20-year-old, Florida hip-hop/pop artist Jake Miller shines on EP, 'The Road Less Traveled.'