Synth-pop and Americana, at first glance, can feel like opposing genres. But Tim & Faith Chinnock successfully mix and match the sounds and melodies of the two to create something new.
Read moreKylie Minogue’s Charismatic Command of the Stage Shines Through on ‘Golden Live In Concert’ | Album Review
‘Golden Live In Concert’ proves once again that the Princess of Pop’s live singing voice is in fine form, as she commands massive, global audiences with her unaffected stage presence.
Read moreSananda Maitreya’s Heart & Soul in Fine, Flourishing Form on ‘Fallen Angel Tour 2019 – Live From The Ruins!’ | Album Review
With a setlist drawing from many of the twelve albums in Maitreya’s catalogue, the performances are pure and unfiltered.
Read moreDJ Shadow’s Ambitiously Conceived, Expertly Executed ‘Our Pathetic Age’ Augments His Unshakable Legacy | Album Review
Divided neatly into “Instrumental” and “Vocal” suites, Shadow’s sixth studio album demonstrates his ability as a producer/arranger in all fields where he’s excelled throughout his career.
Read moreColdplay Examine the Duality & Dynamism of the Human Experience with ‘Everyday Life’ | Review
All told, ‘Everyday Life’ is an expansive double-album of exploration, a wandering excursion of sound and tone, of feeling and reflection.
Read moreBeck’s ‘Hyperspace’ Evinces the Multiple Dimensions of a Modern Musical Visionary | Album Review
The collaborations found throughout ‘Hyperspace’ don’t obfuscate Beck’s own musical vision, but rather they help solidify his focus.
Read moreGang Starr’s ‘One Of The Best Yet’ Testifies to the Enduring Power of Hip-Hop’s Most Dynamic of Duos | Album Review
‘One Of The Best Yet’ definitely makes you miss the chemistry that DJ Premier & Guru shared during their collaborative recording career together.
Read moreElbow Craft Soliloquies for Our Troubled Times on Revelatory ‘Giants Of All Sizes’ | Album Review
The nine songs contained therein give much-needed voice and validation to the wide spectra of emotions that currently keep our world—and our lives—spinning.
Read moreMichael Kiwanuka Imbues Glorious, Gripping ‘KIWANUKA’ with a Fierce Sense of His Musical Identity | Album Review
Kiwanuka’s third studio affair is both urgent and immediate for the moment, but timelessly classic at the same time—it is triumphant.
Read moreHeather Victoria Shines on Soul-Stirring ‘Boutique Hotel’ | Album Review
Presenting an album that doesn’t contain a single hiccup this early in her career certainly establishes Heather Victoria as an artist to look out for heading into the next decade.
Read moreNeil Young & Crazy Horse Sustain Their Rock & Roll Swagger on Inspired ‘Colorado’ | Album Review
‘Colorado’ is vintage Neil Young. It's beaten and battered, and yet still uncannily young at heart (no pun intended).
Read moreAllison Moorer Summons Songs of Resilience, Redemption & Revelation on ‘Blood’ | Album Review
Moorer’s ninth studio album is powerful, challenging listening, containing ten songs that explore her family dynamics from the points of view of all involved.
Read moreAngel Olsen’s Absorbing ‘All Mirrors’ Reflects Her Kaleidoscopic Spirit & Sound | Album Review
The sound that Olsen captures on ‘All Mirrors’ is nothing if not elegant, but it knows how to flex its muscles as well.
Read moreHannah Williams & The Affirmations Scale Even Greater Musical Heights with ’50 Foot Woman’ | Album Review
The dynamics between the band’s versatility, Williams’ awe-inspiring voice, and the stellar songwriting result in a terrific album that deserves the praise inevitably coming its way.
Read moreThe New Pornographers Return With Solid Yet Scattershot ‘In The Morse Code Of Brake Lights’ | Album Review
The band’s eighth studio album feels like a bit of a lost opportunity. You want the group to set their sights on something and go for it, but they never quite get it together.
Read moreTove Lo Shines on Bold, Bright & Beautiful ‘Sunshine Kitty’ | Album Review
Given that Tove Lo’s last two albums failed to reach the critical highs of her smash debut, ‘Sunshine Kitty’ is a welcome rejuvenation of sorts for one of pop’s newest and finest figures in recent years.
Read moreIlliterate Light’s Eponymous Debut Album Builds Upon Their Dynamic On-Stage Energy | Album Review
Jake Cochran and Jeff Gorman seem to have used their studio time to reproduce the most feasible version of the sound that’s made them a thrilling live act.
Read moreKelsey Waldon’s Defiant Candor & Powerful Voice Stir the Soul on Revelatory ‘White Noise/White Lines’ | Album Review
Waldon's voice comes at you in waves of pure country with a twang as strong as an oak tree.
Read moreMelanie Martinez Examines the Complexities of Youth on Provocative ‘K-12’ | Album Review
A thematic continuation of her debut album ‘Cry Baby,’ Martinez’s second LP and the accompanying film nevertheless stands on its own two feet as one of 2019’s standouts.
Read moreWilco Explore How to Fight Disillusionment on ‘Ode To Joy,’ Their First Protest Record | Album Review
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With their new, eleventh record ‘Ode To Joy,’ the band enters a new genre. Wilco has made a protest record.
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