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Album review: Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile – Lotta Sea Lice

by John Wheeler | Oct 25, 2017 | Features, Reviews

On the surface, Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett seem an unlikely couple. However, Vile’s melodic and entrancing drawl combined with Barnett’s sharp and cunning lyricism are a welcome collaboration in their debut duet record, Lotta Sea Lice. Together they explore their...

Album Review: Iron and Wine – Beast Epic

by John Wheeler | Oct 20, 2017 | Features, Reviews

Since his debut LP, The Creek Drank the Cradle, avid listeners beheld the transformation of Austin-native Iron and Wine (Samuel Beam) from a quiet, minimalistic dreamer to a proud and bold vocalist who boasts complex musical arrangements and thought-provoking lyrics....