This was a tough one, but the number one slot in 2010 goes to LA rock band, Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti and their latest album, Before Today. Pink showed with this release that he’s not simply the guy that can put on a completely crazy live show, but he can also craft an incredible album, and at the end of the day, it’s Pink’s songwriting ability that is his bread and butter. An album that is just chock full of instant classics as this one is certainly deserving of top honors. Our number 1 album of the year is Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti’s Before Today.

Last summer we reported on having seen Johnny Flynn (for the first time!) performing as a special part of the “Laura Marling & Friends” evening at the Royal Festival Hall. He gave a chilling solo performance of the yet-to-be named title track of the yet-to-be-named upcoming album, which was released earlier this month. The album already gets [...]

The days are getting longer, the weather’s getting warmer and summer is nearly upon us. We just love this time of year! Time to dig out those shorts, go for a walk in the park, and listen to some new summer tunes to set the mood right. There’s lot of new music coming out over the next couple [...]

I was at this show! If you haven’t heard of Johnny Flynn, hear of him now!