IT'S MY TOP-15 FAVORITE EPS OF 2014! EPs may not be as long as albums, but that doesn't mean there isn't great music on them, right? Here are some of my favorite short collections of tracks that dropped throughout the year. I didn't get a chance to review all of them, but come away from this list knowing I think they're all worth checking out.
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The Best Music of 2013
Reviews4 CommentsHere's a video playlist of segments listing out my favorite albums, singles, eps, and music videos of 2013! You can watch beyond my 2013 and check out what my favorites were from the past several years as well! Happy viewing, and here's to hoping 2014 is just as awesome.
Depeche Mode, CHVRCHES, Tera Melos, Wire, Black Angels, and more w/the Quickness
Reviews5 CommentsMilo - Things That Happen at Day / Things That Happen at Night
New Tracks1 CommentStream this new Milo EP--and its more nocturnal brother--via Bandcamp. I just reviewed both of 'em here. Some really enjoyable, well-produced, and personal hip hop here.
Milo - Things That Happen and Day / Things That Happen at Night
Reviews1 CommentOn his new set of EPs, Wisconsin rapper Rory Ferreira, a.k.a. Milo, changes his instrumental game, rapping over some pretty spacious, atmospheric beats. On top of that, he's strengthened his usual barrage of obtuse personal musings; bringing their emotional potency higher than ever.
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Top-15 EPs of 2012
Reviews2 CommentsHere is a YouTube playlist where you can hear music from all of these EPs.
Y U NO REVIEW: AUGUST '12
Reviews16 CommentsIn this installment of Y U NO REVIEW, I'm giving quick, undercooked opinions on the latest releases from Childish Gambino, Gojira, Anna Von Hausswolff, Fang Island, Jeremiah Jae, Coin Locker Kid, Micachu & the Shapes, Tenacious D, Debo Band, The Antlers, Jeff the Brotherhood, Guided By Voices, Peaking Lights, Garbage, John Frusciante, and the Gaslight Anthem.
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Favorite EPs of 2011
Uncategorized3 Comments1. Nicolas Jaar- Don't Break My Love2. Clams Casino- Rainforest 3. Valentin Stip- Anytime Will Do 4. Theophilus London- Lover’s Holiday 5. Oblivionized- Abhorrent Evolution 6. Hudson Mohawke- Satin Panthers 7. Cynic- Carbon-Based Anatomy 8. BADBADNOTGOOD- EP 9. Robin Pecknold- Three Songs 10. King Krule- King Krule