Articles By: Sean Carlin 
When Sean is not caught daydreaming of a luxurious beachfront life in California, he can be seen saving lives in his free time - by a pool, that is! With a love for writing and music at a tender age, Sean's unique tastes in novels and music far surpassed those of his peers. Only diversified interests in big screen releases - movies of various genres, rivaled these passions. Sean's calm nature, yet quick wit, and love of impromptu comebacks allow him to easily become a part of many social circles. Those who know him best appreciate his loyalty. Academic interests and pursuits in the field of psychology round out the picture of this individual's profile!
Young the Giant Interview
MVRemix.com caught up with Eric Cannata of Young the Giant when they passed through Montreal to play Osheaga Music & Arts Festival. Playing on tour with Incubus, lucky shirts and plans for the next album are all on the table in this waterfront and Montreal skyline style Q&A. How are you enjoying the festival so far? Eric: I’ve had a blast so far. I didn’t get much time to see the whole entire grounds, but our crowd was incredible and [...]
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The Black Lips Interview
Meet the Black Lips – the self-proclaimed “flower punk” band from Georgia. It’s been just over a year ago since, Arabia Mountain, their sixth full-length hit the stands – but its not like this four-piece is at a loss of things to talk about. MVRemix.com got down and dirty with Jared and Cole of the Black Lips when they passed through Montreal to play Osheaga Music & Arts Festival. Crazy tour stories, fish sticks and plans for the next album [...]
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Jeremy Fisher – Mint Juleps album review
The sun shining. Cold beer in hand. Not a care in the world. Sounds like the dog days of summer, doesn’t it? Well that’s exactly what you get as you stroll through the relaxed acoustic packed, 12-track collection that is Mint Juleps. With two Juno nominations under his belt, Jeremy Fisher brings out his influence at the core of his folk-infused tunes, putting the spotlight on the epoch of the singer-songwriter. But this is not to be taken literally; conversely Fisher [...]
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Oneohtrix Point Never – Dog in the Fog: ‘Replica’ Collaborations & Remixes EP Review
After Pitchfork’s placement of brilliant masterpiece, Replica at No. 6 on their list of “Top 50 Albums of 2011” it’s safe to say that Daniel Lopatin a.k.a. Oneohtrix Point Never sets the bar pretty high for this next release. And what better to follow up one of the year’s most acclaimed albums with an addendum of remixes putting Replica in the spotlight once again. A year later, after dipping into novel sonic waters, Oneohtrix Point Never is back with a [...]
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Future of the Left – The Plot Against Common Sense album review
Three becomes four on Future of the Left’s third release The Plot Against Common Sense. Those three years after their second record Travels With Myself And Another saw an addition to their line-up expanding to a quartet. But that’s all, no need to worry. The group from Cardiff, Wales decide to stick with the same synth splashed, playful post-punk formula. A lengthy 50-minute record, The Plot Against Common Sense, probably could do without 10 of its minutes although this is [...]
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The Royal Concept Interview
From Stockholm Sweden, the Royal Concept come to sweep you off you feet with your fix of infectious indie pop-rock, powered by catchy guitar riffs, synth-pop keyboards and contagious hooks. Pampered with indie rock influence, the quartet’s fresh hit single “Gimme Twice” will drag you straight to the dance floor, proving to be a perfect standout summer anthem. The Royal Concept consists of David Larson [Vocals/Guitar], Filip Bekic [Guitar], Magnus Robert [Bass], and Frans Povel [Drums]. “D-D-Dance” has already reached [...]
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Saint Vitus – Lillie: F-65 album review
All you readers will have to excuse my tardiness and lack of expertise in doom metal on this review. But myself, music critics and music lovers included probably wouldn’t be alone if this had been 1986. ‘Doom metal’ was non-existent, never to cross anyone’s mind even when Saint Vitus came along. Often regarded as groundbreaking and credited as the one of the first bands of the genre, Saint Vitus were quickly labeled as some ‘out-of-it’ stoners, who had perfected the [...]
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Gossip – A Joyful Noise album review
With just one hit in the bag, the Oregon threesome are almost begging for a second wave of critical acclaim and have commissioned Brian Higgins from Xenomania to fulfill this duty for A Joyful Noise. Gossip may be seen as a one-hit wonder trio. Give “Standing in the Way of Control” a listen, but A Joyful Noise may be just what they need to dig themselves out of this one. Sound the alarm, listeners are in for something new, and [...]
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Father John Misty – Fear Fun album review
We all know Josh Tillman for his solo work, a sound that was decorated in merits of strictness and calm with an overabundance of thorny power. We can best appreciate his efforts in Fleet Foxes from 2008-2011 where Year in the Kingdom was released to major criticism from Paul Thompson due to its “lone lonesome, somber tone, one Tillman– a funny, amicable dude, if you’ve ever heard him clowning on himself at a Fleet Foxes gig– would do well to [...]
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Ghosts of Paraguay – On The Run EP review
David Templemann a.k.a. Ghosts of Paraguay and the emotive and melodic Loodma Recordings present their next installment, On The Run EP, which definitely fits with Loodma’s catalogue. “Beyond Reason”, a perfectly constructed ambient track evoking a considerable amount of visual and unobtrusive power. Conjuring up images of a lonely downtown apartment. A man wakes up, brushes away his white bed sheets and makes his way to his coffee pot. The apartment is dark only lit by the flashes of lightning. [...]
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