#The War on Drugs

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When Mia Berrin was only 15, she saw a sweatshirt emblazoned with the words "Pom Pom Squad" and the name stuck with her as she began to write songs during her senior year of high school in Orlando, Florida. Now a staple of the Brooklyn scene, Berrin's band Pom Pom Squad is filled out by Mari Alé...

Tarra Thiessen

AF 2017 IN REVIEWOur Favorite Albums and Singles of the Year

While there's been many a jaded thinkpiece about the import of music critics (usually begging the question What are they good for?) and the ubiquity of year-end lists can feel shallow at times, we can't stress enough the importance of what it means to share music among friends. It's a huge part of...

Lindsey Rhoades

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NEWS ROUNDUPRIP Fats Domino, Alice Glass Alleges Abuse and More

Fats Domino Dies At Age 89 The singer and pianist from New Orleans penned a number of hits, like "I'm Walkin'" and "Ain't That a Shame," that defined 1950s rock ’n’ roll by blending occasionally the sounds of his hometown with R and B. His part in the genre was highly influential; Elvis referred to him...

Emily Daly

TRACK REVIEWKurt Vile "Wild Imagination"

There is no epic heartbreak suffered by Kurt Vile on his latest album b’lieve i’m goin down, no great struggle he has to overcome. There's just everyday malaise punctuated by moments of deeper sadness as well as happier feelings. This is why b’lieve i’m goin down is so relatable - these feelings...

Emily Daly

ALBUM REVIEWThe War on Drugs "Lost in the Dream"

Three years ago, The War on Drugs wowed the world with their sophomore full-length album, Slave Ambient: proof that they were an impeccably strong band with or without Kurt Vile in the mix. Their chilled out Americana vibe garnered overwhelmingly positive responses, and along the way, the band were...

Raquel Dalarossa

YEAR END LISTTop 7 To Anticipate

I’ll be honest: 2013 wasn’t the best year for me. I had my moments (like joining AudioFemme, for one), but overall this past year had a few more downs than ups in my experience. So I’m ready for 2014 and determined to make it a good one no matter what—although, by the looks of it, I’m not going to...

Raquel Dalarossa

ARTIST PROFILENightlands

Nightlands is the solo project of Dave Hartley, who plays bass for The War On Drugs. On his own, he makes dreampop records that reveal new elements upon each listen, like gems that throw off a different light every time you pick them up. His voice is lush and warm, and he often records himself...

Marianne White

An introduction to me and the music I love

Before I start describing to you my impression of the past year in music and what I'm looking forward to in the coming months (a succinct way to give you a glimpse into what you, our reader, can expect from me), I'll tell you a wee bit about myself. I was born and raised in a small Midwesterntown...

Marianne White