Now Playing: Local Natives

Languid and dreamy, Hummingbird by Local Natives, produced by Aaron Dressner, is an album worth a second listen. Intimate and reflective, there’s almost a complete nakedness in its very composition. I believe comparing Hummingbird to their debut effort in 2009...

SXSW: Ashley’s Recommendations

It’s that time of year again – time to start thinking about the exciting and all-encompassing South By Southwest (SXSW) Festival! Here are some showcasing bands that I would highly recommend checking out – whether you’re going to the festival...

Best Of: Top Picks of the Year

Here’s a glimpse into what our talented Music Designers were listening to this year… Ashley Columbus’ Top 10 Albums of 2012: 1. Purity Ring – Shrines 2. Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – Trouble 3. Bear in Heaven – I Love You,...

Now Playing: Lana Del Rey

“Been trying not to get in trouble, but I’ve got a war in my mind” November 13th marked the release of Lana Del Rey’s Born to Die (The Paradise Edition), which includes an eight song EP of previously unreleased content. Ms. Del Rey has had...

Now Playing: Getaway Tunes

On the eve of my trip to Europe, I decided to put together a “mix tape” for my travels. There’s no way I can go 10 days without listening to music. I figure that while I’m in the air (for 10+ hours each way), music will be the one thing to keep me grounded and I’ll be...