Outstanding Musical Releases of 2016
Musical artists softened the blow of a rough year by turning out some of the best releases of the decade so far.
Interview with Songwriter Whitney Ballen (Falls)
"I suppose I am really unaware of my writing process because I never really plan on writing anything, it just kind of happens."
Best Music of 2014
Music has started to sound different. The idea of the album is on the chopping block as websites make playlists for us.
Top Ten Albums of 2013
The National's Trouble Will Find Me tops Identity Theory's 10 best albums of 2013.
Identity and Authorship: An Interview with Songwriter Charles Frail
"I think wooing a language is in some ways easier when it is not the language you grew up with. You can decide to learn it only through reading poetry or listening to songs. You can leave out the ugly parts."
Top Ten Albums of 2012
Top albums for 2012 as selected by our music editor include releases from Sigur Ros, Beach House, Tame Impala, and more.
Music Interview: Songwriter Mike Dumovich (Acres)
"I like going to a show where everyone is into the music...Everyone's on the same page for whatever, how long, twenty minutes. That feeling's pretty cool."
Best Albums of 2011
In 2011 my listening didn't have much to do with new music that was coming out. The only cds in my car were the works in progress of my friends which have not yet come out officially.
Prey For Paralysis – Higher Brain
Brand new video debut from the new collaboration between Sadistik and Kristoff Krane. The album is now available for pre-order (with limited edition T-shirt packages as well) at both www.sadistikmusic.com and www.micheallarsen.com