ALBUMS OF THE DECADE: The Roots’ ‘Undun’
MMC Writers reflect on their favorite records of the 2010s.
Kiefer Davidson
Kiefer is a writer, musician and zealous record collector. He started hoarding vinyl because mp3s weren't convenient enough, cassettes were too expensive, and he couldn't turn a CD over. The soundtrack of his life is chronicled every week as #KiefersMusicMondays on Instagram (@key_fur). Currently residing in Lubbock, TX—home of Buddy Holly—he's an avid music enthusiast by day and a mixologist by night, fighting the good fight for all things artistic. He started writing for MMC in 2019.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: Sufjan Stevens’ ‘Michigan’
Sufjan cut no corners on the first (and second to last) installment of his 50 States Project.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: Mumford & Sons’ ‘Sigh No More’
The album that broke indie-folk into the mainstream is a heck of a lot deeper than banjos and catchy choruses.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: MGMT’s ‘Oracular Spectacular’
MGMT’s classic 2008 debut is an album unlike anything found in the furthest reaches of space.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: Cream’s ‘Disraeli Gears’
The gospel of the ’60s psych rock reformation.
ALBUMS OF THE DECADE: ‘The Head and the Heart’
MMC Writers reflect on their favorite records of the 2010s.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: ‘Abbey Road’ Side A
Fifty years later, ‘Abbey Road’ might be the greatest breakup letter ever written.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: ‘Abbey Road’ Side B
Fifty years later, ‘Abbey Road’ might be the greatest breakup letter ever written.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: Arcade Fire’s ‘Funeral’
The indie rock royals made their perfect debut 15 years ago.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: ‘Long May You Run’
“Funny how some things that start spontaneously end that way.”
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: Mac Miller’s ‘Swimming’
We lost Mac Miller a year ago this week.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: Banks & Steelz’ ‘Anything But Words’
When you think about it, the unlikely, underrated rap-rock collaboration makes perfect sense.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: Interpol’s ‘Turn On The Bright Lights’
Interpol’s debut is equal parts visceral euphoria and perspicacious workout.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: Wu-Tang Clan, “Enter The Wu (36 Chambers)’
’36 Chambers’ quintessentially terra-formed the topography of rap.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: Cory Branan’s ‘The No-Hit Wonder’
It’s a wonder this alt-country LP wasn’t more of a hit!
ESSENTIALS: Before The Shins, There Was Flake Music
James Mercer is so meta he named his second band after his first band.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: The Garden State Soundtrack
The generation-defining soundtrack turns 15 years old this week.
What’s In A Name: Pink Floyd
A series exploring how our favorite bands got their name.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: Pink Floyd’s ‘The Piper at the Gates of Dawn’
A free-form fusion of kaleidoscopic engineering, psychotropic songwriting, and symphonically-expanded consciousness.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: The Strokes’ ‘Is This It’
The turn of the century classic turns 18 years old this week.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: ‘Born in the U.S.A.’
Thirty-five years later, it’s still a subversive proclamation about everyday Americans.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: Florence + The Machine’s ‘Lungs’
Much like respiration, Florence Welch’s debut is as easy to listen to as it is invigorating.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: Regina Spektor’s ‘Far’
The singer-songwriter’s ambitious and brilliant fifth album came out 10 years ago this week
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’
The first taste of Bowie’s infinite potential.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: Neil Young’s ‘Harvest’
One of the most celebrated and endlessly influential albums in rock history.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: ‘Straight Outta Compton’
They don’t call ’em “The World’s Most Dangerous Group” for nothing
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: Greta Van Fleet’s ‘Black Smoke Rising’
What do you do when you’re part of a set of twin musicians, with a
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: ‘Zeppelin IV’
Otherwise known as “ZoSo,” “Runes,” or by its technical name: four indescribable symbols.