A Conversation with Daffo
What did your first performance look like?
It was a three piece—Me on guitar, my friend Hudson on bass, and my friend Gavin on drums. My voice wasn’t really there yet, but I just remember feeling so awesome...
Your New Favorite Artist: Laughing Chimes
Jangle pop has bubbled out of the foothills of Appalachia in the form of Laughing Chimes. The college band has invited me into their ghost story as we dive into their sophomore album, “Whispers in the Speech M...
Your New Favorite Artist: Trent Liptak
Sometimes, before I go to bed, I let the fates decide on a soundtrack. Local gods did me right by shuffling Trent Liptak into the mix. I stared wide-eyed at my ceiling tiles to the sleepless lullaby that is th...
Your New Favorite Artist: Boyfriend Sushi Town
For nearly a year now, Boyfriend Sushi Town has been my poorly kept secret. After stumbling upon them in a Spotify rabbit hole, they’ve dominated my playlists and infiltrated my recommendations. With about 2,0...
All Eyes on Lutalo: The Academy Review
After a series of successful singles and EPs, Lutalo released their debut album, The Academy. As an unfortunate critic who judges books on their covers, I was first drawn to this album for its artwork depictin...