columbia records Archives

Bruce Springsteen – Western Stars (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockJune 14, 2019

America is an interesting place with an interesting history, but most vividly has always been viewed as the land of opportunity; a place where one’s voice can be heard. Born and raised with a working class ethic, Bruce Springsteen is as much an iconic part ... Read More

Vampire Weekend – Father of the Bride (Album Review)

ALfie Vera MellaALfie Vera MellaMay 3, 2019

Vampire Weekend took six years to follow-up its last album, 2013’s Modern Vampires of the City; but the result is worth the wait! The members never lost their grip and edge in the matter of wearing their influences on their sleeves. Formed in 2006, in ... Read More

Interview – Ruth B.

CrypticRockCrypticRockMarch 6, 2019

Place someone behind an acoustic guitar or in front of the keys of a piano, and you may find a natural born songwriter. Sometimes that is all it takes for inspiration to ensue, and for Ruth B., she and the piano go hand in hand. ... Read More

Hozier – Wasteland, Baby! (Album Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueFebruary 25, 2019

It has not exactly been a long time since we last heard from Hozier, as he delivered his exceptional Nina Cried Power EP just this past September. However, it has been nearly five years since his self-titled debut, so fans will no doubt rejoice at ... Read More

Bring Me the Horizon – Amo (Album Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueJanuary 24, 2019

They have been on a steady, upward trajectory since their Suicide Season days over a decade ago. Now, the Grammy-nominated Bring Me The Horizon are poised to make 2019 their bitch. Delivering their brand of sonic love, Amo arrives on January 25th via Columbia Records, ... Read More

Hozier – Nina Cried Power (EP Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueNovember 27, 2018

He brought you to your knees and took you to church, and now Hozier has delivered a brand new EP, Nina Cried Power, which arrived back on September 7, 2018, thanks to Rubyworks/Columbia Records. Irish Singer-Songwriter Andrew Hozier-Byrne took the world by storm when he released ... Read More