Trees At Night by Fine China (Review) Those expecting more pouty ’80s-esque pop may be disappointed, but for the more atmospherically minded, it’s pure, shimmering bliss. Jul 9, 2022 Music
From the Womb of the Morning, the Dew of Your Youth Will Be Yours by Ronnie Martin (Review) More than a return, this feels like a rediscovery of everything that made me love Ronnie Martin’s music in the first place. Jan 29, 2022 Music
LN’s Monkeys & Spoons Is a Masterpiece of Mood and Atmosphere (Review) LN’s first album in almost a decade uses haunting lyrics and arrangements to explore loss and sorrow. Aug 5, 2022 Music
Tales by Morella’s Forest (Review) After three decades, the long-lost album from Ronnie and Jason Martin’s (Joy Electric, Starflyer 59) first band has finally been released. May 14, 2021 Music
Miami by Starflyer 59 (Review) Starflyer 59 returns with another solid collection of songs. Jun 19, 2020 Music
History, Mystery, and Gifts: Writer’s Block, Pt. 2 by Map (Review) Produced by Fine China’s Rob Withem, this 5-song EP is an excellent introduction to Josh Dooley’s dreamy indie-pop. Oct 1, 2019 Music
Air Review’s How We Got By Transforms Pain and Loss Into Pristine Pop (Review) Though it’s marked by glossy arrangements and studio polish, brokenness and hurt lies at the core of Air Review’s latest. Jul 4, 2019 Music
Not Thrilled by Fine China (Review) Fine China return after thirteen years with some of their best songs to date. Elegant, wistful pop of the finest sort. Mar 9, 2018 Music
The Majesty of the Flesh by Lee Bozeman (Review) The simple fact is that any new music from Lee Bozeman is a gift. Aug 8, 2017 Music
This Is Where We Are by Seryn (Review) This is good, honest, soul-stirring music of the finest kind, music that never feels the need to announce itself or overstate its worth. Feb 22, 2011 Music
Pillar of Salt by Kissing Cousins (Review) Kissing Cousins’ music contains just the right amounts of coyness, sensuality, innocence, and bad-ass swagger. Jul 10, 2009 Music
Brush Away the Cobwebs by Ronald Of Orange (Review) Ronald of Orange reminds me of just why I enjoy Ronnie Martin’s music so much. Apr 21, 2009 Music
The Richard Swift Collection, Volume One by Richard Swift (Review) He recalls a sincerely heartbroken Burt Bacharach working more with an acoustic guitar than a piano. Jun 11, 2005 Music
La Rosa, La Calavera by Kat Jones (Review) Although the album lacks some of the fire that Jones packs into her live performance, I prefer the subtler performances here. Sep 26, 2004 Music
Becoming What You Hate by Pony Express (Review) Becoming What You Hate makes a perfect companion piece to Starflyer 59’s later albums. Jan 19, 2003 Music
Novel by LN (Review) LN’s Gary Murray has pushed himself musically and explored a wider range of styles and sounds. Jul 27, 2003 Music
Six Songs EP by Ghoti Hook (Review) Shows off the sense of what makes a good pop song without losing the rock. Dec 23, 2002 Music
The Skin of Whippets by Charity Empressa (Review) Some drone artists may encourage you to tune out and fade away but Charity Empressa’s music engages the listener. Oct 21, 2002 Music
Serpents for Eggs by S.S. Bountyhunter (Review) I love the fact that it’s Christians putting this stuff out, that it’s Christians who are pushing the envelope of what’s acceptable. Sep 14, 2001 Music
Teaching Turtles to Fly by Map (Review) Intricate, lush music that’s highly recommended for Starflyer 59 fans. Nov 3, 2000 Music