A personal work that requires the listener to listen closely to its deeper message. By Carlos Detres

Toledo-based, Fangs Out delivers a twosome album that gets happy face treatment. By William Ruben Helms

MIA’s latest effort may be indicating something a creative transition. By Alexis Guerra

Deastro’s latest EP is the musical sketchpad for that space orchestra in his head. By Carlos Detres

Deluka’s self-titled EP gets caught in a few cliche’s but there is some good news. By William Ruben Helms

New York-based ZAZA continues what Radiohead started on Kid A. By Carlos Detres

Afro beat never left and it’s only getting bigger with the help of albums like this one. Review by William Ruben Helms

Marina and the Diamonds’ latest album is the “special one” we’ve all been waiting for. Review by Alexis Guerra

The Sacred Bronco’s last stop in New York is joined with a review of their latest 7″. By Kiani Angus-Torres

One of our favorites for best album of the year — even if these are mashups. By William Ruben Helms