I was talking to a friend a few days ago, and they posed a great question. What are the top albums released in 2023 so far? As we just hit the midpoint of 2023, it’s the perfect time to take a quick look back over the past 6 months and make a list. These are, essentially, my top 10 albums of 2023 so far. As always, I am focusing the list on items I have added to my collection.
Read More »The Top 10 Best Indie Albums of 2023 (So Far)
Tennis, the husband-and-wife duo of Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley, have been making music together for over a decade. Their 2023 release, Pollen, is a stunning example of their ability to craft nostalgic and romantic indie-pop that transports listeners to a simpler time.
Read More »Tennis | Pollen | Album Review 
Alright, so I have a treat for you. Being that I spent Thanksgiving week on vacation in Vancouver, WA with my parents — yes, a full week — I was out of town for my normal Friday show. Rather than having Stuarto cover for me, as holidays aren’t the best for extra shifts at the radio station, I put together a pre-recorded show. So I’m presenting that to you now, in full form. Read More »Fense’s Radio Show: November 23, 2012
This show began like any other, but without the transition difficulties. All was smooth. The music, on the other hand, was not. After a long, satisfying week, I was in need of some loud, abrasive rock music. But it wasn’t all like that. Due to the cold weather, I mixed in some beach pop, fuzzy dream pop and good old garage rock and pop.
Read More »Fense’s Radio Show: November 18, 2011 
Tennis may have given us “Take Me Somewhere” last fall, but they’re just now putting out a video for the song. Filmed by Ian Perlman, the video takes place aboard a sailboat and it all took place Chesapeake Bay in VA. The music fits the video well; as well it would as the husband and wife duo behind Tennis lived on one for some time. “Take Me Somewhere” is a light indie pop tune in the vein of the 1960s. The song can be found on Tennis’ debut LP, Cape Dory, out now on Fat Possum. Read More »Tennis: Take Me Somewhere [Video]
