ALBUM REVIEW: Astronoid Blasts Through The Sophomore Slump on Self-Titled LP
Solidifying their status as one of the most exciting innovators in both metal and indie rock.
Year: 2019
ALBUM REVIEW: Broken Social Scene Shows They’ve Still Got It on ‘Let’s Try the After (Vol. 1)’
This supercollective will never go out of style.
ALBUM REVIEW: Offset Shows Off His Worth on ‘FATHER OF 4’
The Migos member’s solo debut is anything but whack!
ALBUM REVIEW: Heroes Collide on ‘Czarface Meets Ghostface’
A classic battle to abolish wackness in the rap game.
ALBUM REVIEW: Julia Jacklin’s ‘Crushing’ is Crushingly Beautiful
A cathartic breakup record for nihilists.
ALBUM REVIEW: What Were You Really Expecting from Lil Pump’s ‘Harverd Dropout’
The young delinquent is may not be cut out for an album-length project.
ALBUM REVIEW: Homeshake Floats High on ‘Helium’
Dreamy, outsider electronica from the former Mac Demarco member.
ALBUM REVIEW: The Specials Confront Modern Times on ‘Encore’
A worthy addition to the band’s vital catalog
ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Mould Inspires Hope on ‘Sunshine Rock’
The album lives up to its name
Everybody’s Talking About Harry Nilsson
And that can’t be a bad thing!
ALBUM REVIEW: Cass McCombs Gets Groovy on ‘Tip of the Sphere’
Another excellent LP from one of America’s most underrated songwriters.
ALBUM REVIEW: Maggie Rogers Is Still Growing on ‘Heard It in a past Life’
But she’s got a lot of potential.
ALBUM REVIEW: William Tyler ‘Goes West’ But Leaves Listeners Behind
The risks of instrumental music….
ALBUM REVIEW: Beirut Stays Beautiful but Tame on ‘Gallipoli’
A solid entry that could have been an EP.
ALBUM REVIEW: Sunflower Bean Focuses Their Gaze on ‘King of the Dudes’ EP
The NYC trio is on a track to true greatness.
ALBUM REVIEW: Phoebe Bridgers & Conor Oberst Make Magic as Better Oblivion Community Center
Too early to claim Indie Album of the Year?
ALBUM REVIEW: Aesop Rock and Tobacco Are ‘Malibu Ken’
A match made in surrealistic hip-hop heaven.
ALBUM REVIEW: Steve Gunn Broadcasts Mixed Signals on ‘The Unseen In Between’
An album that warmly invites you in while holding you at arm’s length.
Remember When Maroon 5 Was Actually Pretty Good?
‘Songs About Jane’ still slaps.
Built To Spill’s ‘Keep It Like A Secret’ Turns 20
An indie rock landmark.
ALBUM REVIEW: Boogie’s ‘Everything’s For Sale’ is Post-Gangsta Rap
Compton rapper dwells on the consequences of the gangsta lifestyle.
ALBUM REVIEW: Weezer’s ‘Teal Album’ is Their Worst Idea Yet
And they’ve had some bad ideas…
Van Morrison’s ‘Veedon Fleece’ is Coming Back to Vinyl
The album Van himself tried to forget.
ALBUM REVIEW: FIDLAR Goes Mainstream on ‘Almost Free’
Major labels will do that to ya…
ALBUM REVIEW: Sharon Van Etten Has a New Weapon on ‘Remind Me Tomorrow’
The indie heartbreaker is no less powerful with a new sonic palette.
ALBUM REVIEW: James Blake Finds Love on ‘Assume Form’
Apparently even the sulkiest of souls can find happiness and contentment.
ALBUM REVIEW: Deerhunter Makes Cynicism Sound Sweet on ‘Why Hasn’t Everything Disappeared Yet?’
Their most accessible – and disillusioned – album to date.
ALBUM REVIEW: Toro Y Moi Keeps Shapeshifting on ‘Outer Peace’
Thirty minutes of cosmic disco, pop and futuristic R&B.
Fever Ray’s Debut Turns 10
A gorgeous and mysterious meditation of experimental pop.
Animal Collective’s ‘Merriweather Post Pavilion’ Turns 10
Merriweather Post Pavilion turns 10 years old today. The Sgt. Pepper of neo-psychedelia, the album