At times she is able to describe mundane experiences and feelings in the simplest of terms, and at others her methods become more abstract, but with each slice of life she illustrates, The Blow displays an impressive lyrical and compositional talent, the kind often overlooked in the realm of electronic music.  Full text...

His production is a brilliant and versatile grab bag of popular culture, equal parts Missy Elliott-style chart rap and Yaz'n'Soft Cell-like new wave keyboard pop, all shook up and spit out sideways.  Full text...

The music and lyrics cohere brilliantly -- check the way Maricich slows up her vocals for "boys we love you," making clear the sarcasm -- as Bechtolt rocks jungle percussive noise under a Prince minimalist aesthetic with some Gang of Four sensibilities thrown in for good measure.  Full text...

Paper Television is a self-aware pop album made by lovers of pop who are also aware of its alternatives. And it sounds like what it is: indie-teen.   Full text...

Paper Television takes pop music beyond its oppressingly simple stomping grounds of booty-call thrills, silly boys and snarky girls into a sphere that's just as fun as anything coming from either Peaches or Gwen Stefani -- though it never insults your intelligence.  Full text...

Paper Television is a messy disappointment on every level.  Full text...