Jazz Articles about Eric Shevrin

Young Jesus: Welcome to Conceptual Beach

by John Bricker
August 22, 2020

Once a band has established its sound, two options arise: Stick to your guns and keep giving fans what they know they want or start exploring new artistic territory. Oftentimes, the choice to pursue a new aesthetic can lead to a string of unfocused or messy albums, even if the band's catalogue eventually improves. Miraculously, Los Angeles-based art rock outfit Young Jesus avoided any awkwardness while transforming its sound, introducing exciting opportunities without losing sight of what made ...