Christopher McKay, Author at The Sights And Sounds

[ALBUM REVIEW] deadmau5 – W:/2016ALBUM/ Playing New, Visiting Old

December 3, 2016 Christopher McKay 0

deadmau5‘s new album W:/2016ALBUM/ is an old schooler’s wet dream. We’ve got 8 bit themed tracks like 2448 and Cat Thruster that makes you want to punch a mushroom or smash a clay pot for a rupee. Then there’s Three Pound Chicken Wing that could either take you back to the mid 90’s abandoned warehouse […]

Chill

[LIVE SHOW] Dan Croll at Thalia Hall, Chicago

November 12, 2016 Christopher McKay 0

Dan Croll’s Thalia Hall show was very music focused. Nothing too flashy or distracting. Everyone there was very attentive and seemed to hang on every note. This may have been from the intimate notes he created. It may have also been the fact that it was only a 30 minute show. The world may never […]

Chill Pop

[LIVE SHOW] Aurora at Thalia Hall

November 12, 2016 Christopher McKay 0

With an ethereal tone Aurora has a unique style. Norwegian angels singing from heaven comes to mind. Aurora’s voice is pleasantly haunting and emotional. Her dark and poppy tone elicit an ancient feel. If there was pop music on the HBO show Game of Thrones she would most definitely be featured. Aurora’s Thalia show was […]

Album Reviews

[ALBUM REVIEW] Stream D.D Dumbo’s Beautifully Experimental New Indie Album ‘Utopia Defeated’

October 11, 2016 Christopher McKay 0

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With a male vocal range and sound similar to Dave Longstreth of The Dirty Projectors, D.D Dumbo has created something that is approachable yet seemingly experimental on his album Utopia Defeated. Both “Satan” and “Walrus” kept my ears intrigued with their unique mix of pop and moving beats that utilized a halting mix. Both tracks […]