Album Review: XO – Heart
With their debut full-length album Heart, indie rock duo XO create what they call “a more cerebral experience†by placing emphasis on musical experience rather than lyrics.
With their debut full-length album Heart, indie rock duo XO create what they call “a more cerebral experience†by placing emphasis on musical experience rather than lyrics.
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