Brandeis University's Community Newspaper — Waltham, Mass.
The perennial curse of bands that develop well-defined sounds is the stereotyping by critics that can stifle creative freedom. Journalists will often develop certain catchphrases for such bands that inevitably become incorporated in their identities. For example, every mention of My Bloody Valentine in a music publication includes the word “gauzy,” while Belle & Sebastian […]
I’m not the biggest fan of the Southern craze. I’m not hating; the South is definitely doing their thing right now. You can’t listen to 97.1 in N.Y. or 94.3 up here in Massachusetts for half an hour without hearing some catchy beat, claps somewhere in the background of the syncopated melody, and possibly even […]
So a few months ago, the music community was treated to a bizarre, oft-rumored, but completely unexpected announcement. My Bloody Valentine (MBV) was getting back together for a new album and a new tour. Of course, this shouldn’t be seen as a huge surprise, given the great many independent and alternative acts from the late […]
With Leor Galil, Mike Riga, Daniel Orkin, hosted and edited by Andy Meyers.
With Pat Garofalo, Clarissa Stark, hosted and edited by Andy Meyers.
With Yael Mazor, Ashley Sarhoff, Kaye Reyes, hosted by Beck Holden. Edited by Andy Meyers.
