YOU GOTTA HEAR THIS: Ty Segall Covers Harry Nilsson
Good stuff can come out of bad times.
Ryan Pinkard
Ryan is a writer, editor and vinyl collector currently based in Los Angeles. He started Mini Music Critic in 2017.
My Top 5 Music Discoveries of 2019
MMC’s Editor-in-Chief reflects on his year in listening and learning.
ALBUMS OF THE DECADE: Father John Misty’s ‘I Love You, Honeybear’
MMC Writers reflect on their favorite records of the 2010s.
YOU GOTTA HEAR THIS: Jaakko Eino Kalevi’s ‘Dissolution’
The Finnish artist gets funky on new mini-album.
My Experience at Kanye West’s Sunday Service
Three years ago, in September of 2016, I saw Kanye West perform at Madison Square
YOU GOTTA HEAR THIS: Gene Clark’s ‘No Other’
Gene Clark’s 1974 album, No Other, is one of those records that didn’t belong in
YOU GOTTA HEAR THIS: ‘The Time For Peace Is Now’
Move aside Kanye. If you want some Christian music that really slaps, Luaka Bop’s latest compilation is your salvation.
Ginger Baker Dead at 80
Ginger Baker was a madman. A self-described hellraiser. An explosive temper known to physically attack
You Can Soon Hear the Bob Dylan-Johnny Cash Sessions in Full
The Bootleg Series Vol. 15 is on its way.
YOU GOTTA HEAR THIS: Paul Cauthen’s ‘Room 41’
Strap in for a G-funk infused country freakout.
Your First Taste of Neil Young & Crazy Horse’s ‘COLORADO’ is Here
So far, so good, Neil.
YOU GOTTA HEAR THIS: Channel Tres’ ‘Black Moses’ EP
The L.A. artist’s second project is the coolest damn thing you’ll hear this year.
Sturgill Simpson is Back in Action (and Anime)
Bet you didn’t see this coming!
The xx’s Debut Turns 10
Some albums are forever linked to a specific place and time.
Jay Reatard’s ‘Watch Me Fall’ Turns 10
The Memphis punk legend’s last album shows the incredible talent that slipped away before we knew him.
ALBUM REVIEW: Chance The Rapper’s ‘The Big Day’ is a Big Disappointment
Say it ain’t so, Chano!
My Top 20 Albums of 2019 So Far
MMC’s Editor-in-Chief lists his favorite records of the past six months.
Rolling Thunder Revisited: You Don’t Know Jack About Bob Dylan
And other revelations of Netflix’s ‘Rolling Thunder Review’
Frightened Rabbit Announce New Tribute Album for ‘The Midnight Organ Fight’
Featuring Julien Baker, Aaron Dessner, Lauren Mayberry, Ben Gibbard, Craig Finn and more.
ALBUM REVIEW: Prince’s Raw Genius Is on Full Display on ‘Originals’
The first full-on masterpiece from the Purple One’s mythic Vault
Radiohead Fans Leak 18 Hours of Material from the ‘OK Computer’ Sessions
Man, it feels like 2003, doesn’t it?
Roky Erickson Dead at 71
The 13th Floor Elevators singer led a brilliant career and a hard life.
Leon Redbone Has Crossed over the Delta
“He departed our world with his guitar, his trusty companion Rover, and a simple tip of the hat.”
The Bitter Battle for “Bittersweet Symphony” Ends on a Sweet Note
A rock and roll hatchet has finally been buried.
Hear Side 1 of Bill Callahan’s New Album
‘Shepherd in a Sheepskin Vest’ drops in full on June 14.
The New Leonard Cohen Doc Looks as Beautiful as One of His Poems
‘Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love’ hits theaters this July.
“Old Town Road” Got the Epic Music Video It Deserves
Every once in a while, a song comes along and mucks up the entire hit machine.
‘The Soft Bulletin’ Turns 20
The Flaming Lips album where everything came together.
ALBUM REVIEW: The National Does the Impossible on ‘I Am Easy To Find’
The band’s most ambitious project ever is also (somehow) their best.
The B-52’s Announce ‘Cosmic Thing’ Expanded Edition
Featuring B-sides, remixes and live cuts.
Mike Mills and The National Share Their Short Film ‘I Am Easy To Find’
You’re going to need some tissues.
The New Led Zeppelin Doc is Going to Be Epic
Just in time for the band’s 50th anniversary.
ALBUM REVIEW: Protomartyr’s ‘No Passion All Technique’ is Pure Dark Magic
More like ‘All Passion No Technique’.
‘The Stone Roses’ at 30
The album that broke (and typified) the Madchester scene.
ALBUM REVIEW: Jade Bird Flies High on Debut LP
With delicacy, power, style and grit, Jade Bird delivers a master’s thesis of modern pop Americana.
My First Vinyl Record: Modest Mouse’s ‘We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank’
In honor of Record Store Day, a few of our writers have shared the story of their first vinyl record.
ALBUM REVIEW: Cautious Clay Shows Why He Ruled SXSW on ‘Table of Context’ EP
If you’re a fan of The Internet, or what happens when Kanye and Cudi get together, you’re gonna love him.
ALBUM REVIEW: Masked “Country Star” Orville Peck is Rides Into Town on ‘Pony’
Like the bastard child of Patsy Cline and Ian Curtis.
ALBUM REVIEW: Marvin Gaye’s ‘You’re the Man’ Reveals a Genius in the Middle of His Process
The soul icon’s “lost album” is a revealing new look at a critical and uncertain point in his evolution.
ALBUM REVIEW: Karen O & Danger Mouse Make Aging Look Good on ‘Lux Prima’
The indie elders flex a time-earned mastery of craft that can’t be faked.
ALBUM REVIEW: The Ghost of Townes Van Zandt Has One More Gem up His Sleeve on ‘Sky Blue’
In terms of tenderness, it easily ranks among Townes’ loveliest recordings.
Everybody’s Talking About Harry Nilsson
And that can’t be a bad thing!
Built To Spill’s ‘Keep It Like A Secret’ Turns 20
An indie rock landmark.
Van Morrison’s ‘Veedon Fleece’ is Coming Back to Vinyl
The album Van himself tried to forget.
