The Independent UTSA

Vampire Weekend’s debut album is a delightful mixture of post-punk guitar, indie-pop sensibility, and afro-pop inspired drums and melodies. Too bad a great deal of the music community gave the impression that they were sick of the band before the record was even released.… Post the First Comment

The near future is bleak. It will be a cold, dystopian, metropolitan wasteland illuminated by blue and white lights. Also, it will be surprisingly fun to dance in. The debut album from electronic duo Crystal Castles is drenched in heavy synth and video game keyboards, and is an absolute electronic indulgence. … Post the First Comment

Your meeting ran late and you have to walk to your car across the parking lot. Alone. Your heart starts to race, but you tell yourself that you are just being silly and there is nothing to fear, it's just dark. You think you hear footsteps behind you and you walk faster.… 15 Comments