Bright Eyes & Conor Oberst portrait in Omaha

Atmosphere – “The Best Day”

written by: Jason Radford on February 11, 2011

From start to finish, the song sends a message about positivity and patience, accompanied by a free-flowing soulful piano melody.

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Serj Tankian-Left of Center-Portrait

Serj Tankian’s Perfect Harmony

written by: LeeAnn DiSanti on February 3, 2011

Typical orchestral work adds a classical, refined air to music, but with “Left of Center,” it dictates the battle between chaos and order.

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Captain Squeegee band portrait
mumford and sons - barbershop band portrait
Kanye West - Runaway album artwork

A Toast to all the Assholes

written by: Cody Prentiss on December 7, 2010

Kanye West has become known for his many outbursts and shenanigans. In his latest single, “Runaway,” he doesn’t deny it.

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Robyn - "Indestructable" Album Artwork

The Fembot Reboots

written by: Tyler Remmert on November 16, 2010

For her new LP, Robyn leads off with “Indestructible,” a song revamped from a skeletal framework on Body Talk Part 2, and a perfect encapsulation of Robyn’s Body Talk series, making it perhaps the most comprehensive and valuable first single of the bunch.

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Sufjan Stevens - Age of Adz album artwork
Lykke Li reflection in the mirror