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Zach Silva

A Northwestern graduate, currently working and living in New York. Sam Cooke and St. Vincent get him through the day.

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  • EOTY Lists 1

    Zach S.’s Top In 2017

    Many of my favorite bands put out new music in 2017. But as the year wore on, I found myself moving away from the returns from Grizzly Bear ...

    On December 27, 2017 / By Zach Silva
  • Phoenix - Ti Amo Album Review
    7.5Score
    Album Reviews 0

    Phoenix: Ti Amo

    If you are unfamiliar to the world of Italian disco, Phoenix have a treat for you with their new album, Ti Amo. Right from the first trio of ...

    On June 13, 2017 / By Zach Silva
  • Ne-HI-Offers Album Review
    7.5Score
    Album Reviews 6

    Ne-Hi: Offers

    The Chicago music scene is going through a kind of indie rock renaissance at the moment, with bands like Twin Peaks,Whitney, and The Orwells all starting to gain ...

    On March 7, 2017 / By Zach Silva
  • Froth - Outside Briefly Album Review MEB
    7Score
    Album Reviews 7

    Froth: Outside (briefly)

    In a music landscape going through a psychedelic rock resurgence (and, perhaps, over-saturation), bands need to establish themselves as unique to really stand out. Froth‘s newest release, their ...

    On March 6, 2017 / By Zach Silva
  • Los Campesinos - Sick Scenes Album Review MEB
    4Score
    Album Reviews 0

    Los Campesinos!: Sick Scenes

    “You! Me! Dancing!” by Los Campesinos! is arguably one of the greatest indie rock anthems to have ever been written. However, while the angsty 2000s indie rock movement ...

    On March 3, 2017 / By Zach Silva
  • Listen On Spotify
    5.5Score
    Album Reviews 3

    The xx: I See You

    We may as well call them “Jamie and the xx’s” at this point. On The xx‘s third record, I See You, Jamie xx’s samples and electronics overwhelm the ...

    On January 18, 2017 / By Zach Silva
  • EOTY Lists 4

    Zach’s Top In 2016

    I’m especially excited to put together my personal list this year, because 2016 has been an incredibly diverse year for music. Music across all genres has been really ...

    On December 28, 2016 / By Zach Silva
  • Bon Iver performs at The Capitol Theatre on December 9, 2016.
    Reviews 0

    Bon Iver @ The Capitol Theatre

    Continuing a run of New York area shows, Bon Iver brought his new album 22, A Million to The Capitol Theatre on a cold night in Port Chester. ...

    On December 14, 2016 / By Zach Silva
  • Adam Torres Pearls to Swine Album Review
    5.5Score
    Album Reviews 5

    Adam Torres: Pearls to Swine

    Singer-songwriter Adam Torres began his career a decade ago, releasing his first record Nostra Nova while still in school, achieving a kind of underground acclaim. Now signed to Fat ...

    On September 21, 2016 / By Zach Silva
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