Album Review: The XX, “xx” (2009)

My early 20’s, though technically only a few years ago, seem like a whole universe away to me now.  Most of the memories I have of my life during the ages of 20-23 are fond; highlighted by the friends I had, the men I dated,…

Album Review: Sufjan Stevens, “All Delighted People” (2010)

Patience has never been my strong suit.  I don’t like waiting for things, especially things I’m really excited for.  When I first began listening to Sufjan Stevens, I was under the impression that the banjo-wielding, singer/songwriter would be releasing an album about each of the…

Album Review: Drake, “So Far Gone (EP)” (2009)

If you had asked me a few years ago if I had heard of Aubrey Graham, I’d say yes, I had- but only because he was one of the stars of one of my favorite TV shows from adolescence, Degrassi: The Next Generation. Graham played…

Album Review: Muse, “The Resistance” (2009)

I’ve been listening to Muse for a while now.  I think I first discovered the English band back in 2008, through a friend that recommended their music to me.  I quickly fell in love with lead singer, Matthew Bellamy, and his soaring vocals, as well…

Album Review: Damien Dempsey, “Seize The Day” (2003)

I don’t know why, but I’m really fond of Irish music and musicians.  It could be me subconsciously trying to get in touch with my 1/8th Irish side, or perhaps its due to the fact that two of my best friends and their family (whom have…

Movie Review: Green Street Hooligans (2005)

It’s sometimes easy to forget just how vast the cultural differences are between America and Europe.  Of course, there’s the accents, and the cuisine, but some aspects are often overlooked or unknown.  Green Street Hooligans takes a raw look at the undercover football (soccer) firms…

Album Review: MGMT, “Oracular Spectacular” (2008)

It was about a year ago that I first starting listening to MGMT (pronounced as it’s written, though the band was once named The Management).  A friend of mine recommended them to me, and I bought their second studio album, Oracular Spectacular.

Album Review: Sara Bareilles, “Little Voice” (2007)

Sara Bareilles could is the stereotypical artist whom worked their way up to fame.  The singer-songwriter started her career in college, singing in UCLA’s a capella group, Awaken A Capella.  After college, she began playing in small bars and cafes, hoping to catch a break. …