From its celestial NYC-dwelling dreaminess to the exemplary way the band’s individual talents coalesce, Interpol’s sixth studio album demonstrates the trio are in no way lacking.
Read moreMarissa Nadler Strikes a Cathartic Chord with Sublime, Slow-Burning ‘For My Crimes’ | Album Review
A critically-acclaimed artist for over ten years, Nadler’s eighth studio album ‘For My Crimes’ shines as another example of her preternatural talent and style.
Read moreTony Joe White’s ‘Bad Mouthin’’ Finds Strength in Its Simple, Stripped-Down Beauty | Album Review
With songs that breathe and run free, while fully realizing their potential, ‘Bad Mouthin’’ is the flip side of the over-production trap that plagues many an artist.
Read moreNobody’s Girl Dazzle and Delight with Impressive Debut ‘Waterline’ | EP Review
Vocalists BettySoo, Grace Pettis, and Rebecca Loebe formally joined voices as a trio just last year, but they sound as if they’ve been making music together for years and years.
Read moreMac Ayres Gives Us ‘Something to Feel’ with Dynamic Debut and It Feels Mighty Fine | Album Review
On his debut long player, Ayres pulls from a rich musical history, but his work is a revamp of classic sounds rather than a cheap imitation.
Read morePrince’s Fascinating ‘Piano & A Microphone 1983’ Uncovers New Dimensions of His Undeniable Genius | Album Review
‘Piano & A Microphone 1983’ captures the late great Prince Rogers Nelson in loose and freeform mode, on the cusp of global superstardom with ‘Purple Rain.’
Read moreBananarama Recapture Their Musical Magic with ‘Live at the London Eventim Hammersmith Apollo’ | Album Review
Available in a variety of formats, Bananarama’s ‘Live at the London Eventim Hammersmith Apollo’ finds the trio in fine and fighting form throughout its run time.
Read moreSeinabo Sey Stirs the Senses and Stokes the Soul on Sublime ‘I’m A Dream’ | Album Review
Inspired by Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ and a recent trip to West Africa to reconnect with her family heritage, Sey’s sophomore album is a powerful statement by a unique vocalist.
Read moreMitski Crafts a Stirring Soliloquy on Heartache and Loneliness with ‘Be the Cowboy’ | Album Review
More comfortable with her anxieties, and articulating them beautifully, Mitski has taken a pop turn on her fantastic fifth studio album.
Read moreKandace Springs Casts a Radiant Glow on Soul-Soothing, Stylistically Fluid ‘Indigo’ | Album Review
The beauty of the album lies in the slight shifts in style from song to song, which allow Springs to retain control while still broadening her stylistic horizons.
Read moreEminem Nearly Back at His Best with Blistering Surprise Album ‘Kamikaze’ | Album Review
On his latest LP, the middle-aged Mr. Mathers laments his critics and contemporary rappers alike, with his signature flow that still blows away the vast majority of emcees working today.
Read moreBird Streets’ Debut Album Is a Contemporary Masterpiece That Conjures Indie Rock’s Glory Days | Album Review
A modern album that captures the classic 1980s/1990s indie rock sound, songwriter John Brodeur and guitarist Jason Falkner’s collaboration is a revelatory and refreshing listen.
Read moreSantigold Eschews Mainstream Pop Appeal for Fun & Informal ‘I Don’t Want: The Gold Fire Sessions’ | Album Review
Pulling influences from Afro-Caribbean rhythms, Santigold doesn’t stray too far from her typical sound, but pays a more direct tribute to classic reggae style this time around.
Read moreThe National’s ‘Boxer (Live In Brussels)’ Is a Showstopping Trip Down Memory Lane | Album Review
‘Boxer Live In Brussels’ was originally released in April of this year as an exclusive Record Store Day vinyl offering, with a wider release coming to fruition last month.
Read moreA Reinvigorated Middle Class Rut Capture Balance & Beauty on Auspicious ‘Gutters’ | Album Review
Boasting a big sound that makes them sound like a full band, Middle Class Rut is a two-piece band made up of singer/guitarist Zack Lopez and singer/drummer Sean Stockham.
Read moreJake Shears’ Solo Dancing Shoes Fit Him Remarkably Well on Refreshing, Eponymous Debut | Album Review
While the sound of Scissor Sisters is only as great as the sum of the group’s parts, Shears flies solo in fine form on his impressive debut album.
Read moreDJ Muggs Recruits Top-Caliber Emcees for Distinctive ‘Dia Del Asesinato’ | Album Review
Muggs might not be trailblazing as much as he used to, but in reinterpreting a distinctive sound he helped pioneer throughout ‘Dia Del Asesinato,’ he creates a very good album.
Read moreBoz Scaggs’ ‘Out of the Blues’ Concludes His American Roots Music Trilogy on a High Note | Album Review
Scaggs’ nineteenth studio album proves once again that he is a man who knows his stuff and can pay homage, rather than whitewashing all the soul out of others’ songs.
Read moreUnderworld & Iggy Pop Merge Their Musical Mojo for Concise & Compelling ‘Teatime Dub Encounters’ | EP Review
On the four-track affair, Iggy Pop plays well with Underworld, understanding the subtlety of their music, while delivering lyrics with dry humor and a light touch.
Read moreShemekia Copeland Crafts a Vital Album for Our Volatile Times with ‘America’s Child’ | Album Review
The primary purpose of ‘America’s Child’ is to make great music, and Copeland accomplishes this while still making larger points about the world in which we all live.
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