Well, Lauren Larson, I’m in love. Ume’s frontwoman just turned up the degrees a few notches with her swagger and completely infectious electric rampage. The Austin trio certainly plays like a band who’s been doing this for a while, and I’ll be sure to check out their songs as soon as possible (although it’s unlikely … Read more
Photo by Graham Tolbert “Baby Missiles” perfectly illustrates everything I adore about musical juxtaposition. ’80s synth pop mixed with country-rock? Yes, please. I’ll have that. The War On Drugs frontman, Adam Granduciel, has a purposefully wobbly delivery on “Baby Missiles” that reminds me a little bit of Mark Knopfler on Dire Straits’ “Walk of Life.” … Read more