Because so much great music goes by us I feel the need to point out music when it’s worthy of praise so “From The Vault” is born! Doyle Bramhall II will perform at this weekends Crossroads Guitar Festival and I’ll have more on that event next week. For those unaware Doyle shares front man honors with Charlie Sexton in the rock band Arc Angels who have two albums to their... 

Drake’s first studio album, the highly anticipated Thank Me Later, officially dropped this past Tuesday. It’s been debated, reviewed, hyped up, talked about, and analyzed for weeks leading up to its release and now that it’s finally here, one thing is certain—people are confused. Much like Kanye West’s 808’s and Heartbreaks (West produced two tracks on the album) and Kid Cudi’s Man on... 

When one proverbial music door closes, one kick ass window opens. Greta Morgan formerly of the Hush Sound showcases her lovely vocals in her solo project, Gold Motel. Goosebumps formed as I listened to their first full-length album Summer House. Released June 1st, Summer House is a dreamy; sun kissed, ten track, Indie essential. Written in Southern California, forget your Midwest cares, leave the hay... 

Jack Johnson in one word: consistent. I bought Jack Johnson’s latest (his fifth) studio album when it officially came out this past Tuesday, not really knowing what to expect. After listening to it all the way through, however, it’s obvious that I should have known all along what to expect—the same kind of stuff Jack Johnson always does. Mellow-acoustic-surfing music. Most of the tracks sound... 

Don’t get me wrong, I like the occasional “Kids” or “Electric Feel” jam out. And once in a blue moon, I might even enjoy myself while listening to “Time to Pretend.” But I also must say: MGMT is completely and utterly overrated. Sure, I wouldn’t mind attending their upcoming concert at the Vogue on June 14th and sure, I might even hum along. But these... 

I recently ran across a band I feel worthy of review and introduction. Melting Pot is a Toronto based band currently performing as a trio with a refreshing style and sound. Their recent release “All That You Dream” is a five song EP with All That You Dream as the dominate single but each song speaks to you in it’s own persuasive way. In an attempt to put a label on the style I find... 

If La Roux’s first album wasn’t enough to catch your attention, her new collaborative mixtape with Major Lazer (duo Switch + Diplo) should be. Both growing acts gave Coachella a reason worth rocking for and have continued to strive towards individual fame and recognition even amidst collaborative project Lazerproof, a 14 track album featuring guest artists Candi Redd, Drake, Rusko, and... 

Yesterday, May 26, music blogs everywhere posted free download links for the new collaborative mixtape by Major Lazer (aka DJ Switch and DJ Diplo) and La Roux entitled, Lazerproof. If you were one of the many that tried to download, you may have had some issues…it sounds like the entire Internet population was trying to get their hands on this epic collab. Okay, maybe not epic, but definitely an... 

The Holland Account… what more do I need to say? When I first started listening to The Holland Account, they had just barely created a demo CD which gave them no justice. At the moment, The Holland Account has come to a point in their career where a full-length CD with the current band is no longer a dream; it’s a reality. Hailing from Indy, this band has the potential to make their mark on the... 

Brothers, the sixth studio album released by The Black Keys, officially dropped today. A huge fan of their 2008 album, Attack & Release (who isn’t?), I was a little nervous to sift through their latest. Could they top Attack & Release? Would they even try? While I’m not convinced that Brothers is a better album, The Keys definitely delivered more of that dirty, soulful, roughed-up sound...