Lake Street Dive/The Suffers

We were really excited about Lake Street Dive’s ascent following 2014’s Bad Self Portraits, and it seems the band has capitalized on that arc with their latest release -- February’s Side Pony. With their deepest foray into 70s soul yet, Lake Street Dive has emerged with a fascinating lens into both the past and the present state of rock ‘n’ roll. Songs like “Mistakes” and “I Don’t Care About You” massage that retro gleam with heart and spirit, even if the whole thing comes off a bit overly manufactured in the end. This album is still a good notch in the belt of Lake Street Dive, and we’re psyched to see where they go with future releases. (Sandy)