Welcome to Track Life, a daily column in which Jacob Knight shares what he thinks to be the best in music, both new and old. An apology: I know I tout “Track Life” as being a “Daily Feature”, but Screen Invasion had to switch servers recently and it interrupted the flow. So I figured instead of [...]
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A general dissatisfaction of life has always been the cornerstone of any Wavves record, and their latest album Afraid of Heights continues the misanthropic musings of lead singer Nathan Williams. The upbeat (but by no means cheery) tracks of King of the Beach have been replaced with aggression more akin to the band’s 2011 EP Life Sux. Energetic and angsty [...]
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It’s been just over three years since Alkaline Trio‘s last proper studio album, This Addiction, was released and returned the band to a bit of a more stripped down sound more akin to their earlier efforts. With their latest album, My Shame Is True, The Trio, comprised of Matt Skiba (guitars/vocals), Daniel Andriano (bass/vocals) and Derek Grant [...]
Read More Alkaline Trio, Epitaph Records, Goddamnit!, Kings Road Merch, My Shame Is True, This AddictionWelcome to Track Life, a daily column in which Jacob Knight shares what he thinks to be the best in music, both new and old. There seem to be two sides to Matthew Houck, the bearded, mountain man looking adventurer behind Phosphorescent. There’s the hazy commune member, strolling through the hills and fields and watching as the [...]
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Every Monday, we highlight one song that you may not have heard of, may not have heard in ages, or one that we just can’t seem to get out of our heads. Enjoy! I never thought I would like another OneRepublic song after their megahit that just wouldn’t stop playing on the radio, “Good Life.” [...]
Read More Music Monday, OneRepublic, Pop MusicWelcome to Track Life, a daily column in which Jacob Knight shares what he thinks to be the best in music, both new and old. I had a totally different selection for today, but then Sigur Rós came along and announced a new album and shared the first single. And I just couldn’t help but want to [...]
Read More Brennisteinn, Kveikur, New Album, New Music, Sigur RosWelcome to Track Life, a daily column in which Jacob Knight shares what he thinks to be the best in music, both new and old. Sometimes you don’t even need a reason to love a song. Sometimes, you just want to get as hype as possible and certain tracks allow for that to happen near instantaneously. [...]
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Justin Timberlake is a savior among the entertainment industry. Ok, that may be dramatic, but did you enjoy an episode of SNL when he wasn’t hosting? Didn’t think so. We’ve seen him go from that platinum-frosted, curly-haired kid in the ultimate boy band to a pillar in the most unlikely genre, hip-hop. As the music [...]
Read More 20/20 experience, album reviews, justin timberlake, music reviewsWelcome to Track Life, a new daily column in which Jacob Knight shares what he thinks to be the best in music, both new and old. For all of its “bedroom” simplicity, Liz Harris’ music (recorded under the moniker Grouper) has the power to both distance and connect with a listener simultaneously. On “Vital,” from this year’s [...]
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