top of page
Album Reviews


Belonging - Hollow Cells (Dipterid Records)
This record should come with a government warning: listening can be highly addictive. This Portland trio isn’t here to put a bird on it...
Dan Lutes
Aug 12 min read


Maximiano - The Real Truth
If you’re looking for cutting edge innovation or weirdness, this is not the album for you. But if you appreciate well-written songs...

Dan Lutes
Mar 222 min read


Denude - A Murmuration of Capitalist Bees (Expert Work Records/Dipterid Records)
What happens when the drummer from Credentials and Murder in the Red Barn decides to start a new project as a singer/guitarist/songwriter?
Dan Lutes
Feb 21 min read


Caley Conway - Partner (Crutch of Memory)
A lot of phenomenal music was released in 2024. Caley Conway’s Partner is some of the best. There’s a little bit of something for everyone..

Dan Lutes
Jan 161 min read


Tintoretto - s/t (Expert Work Records)
As far as 4-piece bands go, it’s hard to find a better example of a collective functioning as a cohesive unit; each individual playing...

Dan Lutes
Jan 92 min read


Exitstatements - s/t (Triple Eye Industries)
From the ashes of great bands, truly special bands occasionally arise. ExitStatements seem to have found a special formula...

Dan Lutes
Dec 18, 20242 min read
bottom of page