Downpresser The Long Goodbye (News or Reviews)

The Long Goodbye Score:8 There's an unwritten history in California hardcore of strong releases followed by unaddressed absences. Harness, What's Good, Skinfather — the list goes and goes, and I for one am still holding out for the unreleased infamous Soul Search LP to come to fruition. Downpresser is a…Read More

Local Talent Higienópolis (News or Reviews)

Higienópolis Score:8 So much of jazz and modern composed music is recorded with crisp clarity and high sonic fidelity, but this is not necessarily Higienópolis's jam. The debut from up-and-coming Toronto-based trio Local Talent, featuring James Hill (Autobahn Trio, BADBADNOTGOOD) as the lead composer and keyboard player, challenges the notion…Read More