ALBUM REVIEW: HAIM Makes a Crappy Year a Little Bit Better on ‘WIMP3’
The Haim sisters’ third outing is a masterpiece of sunny California rock.
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ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Sailor Poon’s First Album’ is Here to Sit on Your Face
Loud, brash and in your face, Sailor Poon may as well be the face of the modern riot grrrl movement.
ALBUM REVIEW: The Homesick Hits the Gym on ‘The Big Exercise’
On their Sub Pop debut, the Dutch trio finds their magic formula.
THE UNDERDOGS: Deerhunter’s ‘Monomania’
A column about underrated albums that didn’t get their due.
YOU GOTTA HEAR THIS: Omni’s ‘Networker’
A stripped-down vision of post-punk that’s no less thrilling.
ALBUM REVIEW: Destroyer Returns With ‘Have We Met’
Dan Bejar’s new record just might be his best since ‘Kaputt.’
ALBUM REVIEW: Real Estate Paint Their Masterpiece on ‘The Main Thing’
Like hearing from an old friend.
ALBUM REVIEW: Beach Slang Makes Their Perfect ’80s Mixtape
With an actual Replacement joining them in the studio, the Philly outfit doubles down on their hard rock influences.
The Top 5 Alt Rock Albums of 2019
Emo, indie and post-punk all had a big year.
ALBUM REVEIW: ‘Prison on a Hill’ Is Somos at Their Most Anthemic
The Boston emo outfit dropped one of 2019’s most underrated LP.
The 10 Best Rock Albums of 2019
Australia killed it this year.
The 10 Best Indie Rock Albums of 2019
Let the debate begin!
ALBUMS OF THE DECADE: Radiohead’s ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’
MMC Writers reflect on their favorite records of the 2010s
ALBUMS OF THE DECADE: Jónsi’s ‘Go’
MMC Writers reflect on their favorite records of the 2010s.
ALBUMS OF THE DECADE: Father John Misty’s ‘I Love You, Honeybear’
MMC Writers reflect on their favorite records of the 2010s.
ALBUMS OF THE DECADE: PUP’s ‘Morbid Stuff’
MMC Writers reflect on their favorite records of the 2010s.
ALBUM REVIEW: Angel Olsen Gets Reflective on ‘All Mirrors’
Give it a chance, and she’ll blow you away again.
ALBUMS OF THE DECADE: Vampire Weekend’s ‘Modern Vampires of the City’
MMC Writers reflect on their favorite records of the 2010s.
ALBUMS OF THE DECADE: Public Service Broadcasting’s ‘Every Valley’
MMC Writers reflect on their favorite records of the 2010s.
ALBUMS OF THE DECADE: Deerhunter’s ‘Halcyon Digest’
MMC Writers reflect on their favorite records of the 2010s.
ALBUMS OF THE DECADE: Arctic Monkeys’ ‘AM’
MMC Writers reflect on their favorite records of the 2010s.
ALBUM REVIEW: Hovvdy is Here Just in Time for Fall
The Austin “pillowcore” duo’s third LP fits just like your favorite sweater.
EP REVIEW: Bradford Cox and Cate le Bon Don’t Live up to the Myth
The indie alchemists fail to make magic on their collaborative EP.
ALBUMS OF THE DECADE: Real Estate’s ‘Atlas’
MMC Writers reflect on their favorite records of the 2010s.
ALBUMS OF THE DECADE: Girls’ ‘Father, Son, Holy Ghost’
MMC Writers reflect on their favorite records of the 2010s.
ALBUM REVIEW: Wilco Marches on with ‘Ode To Joy’
The indie monolith’s 11th LP is a restrained but relentless symphony.
ALBUM REVIEW: Big Thief Comes Back to Earth on ‘Two Hands’
If fans were hoping for a more direct follow-up to 2017’s ‘Capacity’ in ‘U.F.O.F.’, they finally got it here.
ALBUM REVIEW: DIIV Comes Clean on ‘Deceiver’
The Brooklyn shoegazers confront addiction and their influences on powerful third album.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: Sufjan Stevens’ ‘Michigan’
Sufjan cut no corners on the first (and second to last) installment of his 50 States Project.
ALBUMS OF THE DECADE: Tokyo Police Club’s ‘Champ’
MMC Writers reflect on their favorite records of the 2010s.
ALBUM REVIEW: Kim Gordon Keeps Her Crown on ‘No Home Record’
The queen mother of noise-punk is back, and she’s in incredible shape!
ALBUM REVIEW: Nick Cave Looks Toward the Light on ‘Ghosteen’
But you might find yourself missing the darkness…
Girls’ ‘Album’ Turns 10
Music this profound often comes from a dark place.
ALBUMS OF THE DECADE: Destroyer’s ‘Kaputt’
MMC Writers reflect on their favorite records of the 2010s.
ALBUM REVIEW: Sleater-Kinney Sounds like Someone New on ‘The Center Won’t Hold’
Depending on your perspective, the riot grrrl heroes’ St. Vincent-produced ninth LP is either a triumph or a tragedy.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: Arcade Fire’s ‘Funeral’
The indie rock royals made their perfect debut 15 years ago.
ALBUM REVIEW: (Sandy) Alex G Gets Deep on ‘House of Sugar’
The Philly indie experimentalist explores temptation and unluckiness in the everyday.
ALBUM REVIEW: Ezra Furman Lets out Her Inner Punk on ‘Twelve Nudes’
She’s always been punk at heart.
ALBUMS OF THE DECADE: The National’s ‘High Violet’
MMC Writers reflect on their favorite records of the 2010s.
YOU GOTTA HEAR THIS: Rebecca Lou’s ‘Bleed’
The Danish rocker delivers timeless songs that go straight into your soul.
ALBUMS OF THE DECADE: Japandroids’ ‘Celebration Rock’
MMC Writers reflect on their favorite records of the 2010s.
ALBUM REVIEW: The Hold Steady Keeps on Trucking on ‘Thrashing Thru The Passion’
On LP7, Craig Finn and Co. settle in for the long haul.
ALBUM REVIEW: Sheer Mag Keeps the Party Rocking on ‘A Distant Call’
The Philadelphia rockers return with more great riffs and a lot on their minds.
ALBUM REVIEW: The Murder Capital Plays like There’s No Tomorrow on ‘When I Have Fears’
The brooding hostility on the Irish post-punks’ debut suggests a band that are absolutely certain of their worth.
ALBUM REVIEW: Oh Sees Look Back for Once on ‘Face Stabber’
John Dwyer weaves together the many threads of his past.
ALBUM REVIEW: King Gizzard Goes Full Metal Jacket
‘Infest the Rats’ Nest’ is another epic chapter on the Gizzverse.
Kiefer’s Music Mondays: Interpol’s ‘Turn On The Bright Lights’
Interpol’s debut is equal parts visceral euphoria and perspicacious workout.
THE UNDERDOGS: Spoon’s ‘Transference’
A column about underrated albums that didn’t get their due.
ALBUM REVIEW: Ty Segall Finds a New Flavor on ‘First Taste’
Ty’s latest drags you through a minefield of sounds—with surprisingly little guitar.
ALBUM REVIEW: Dude York Switches It Up on ‘Falling’
The nostalgic rock trio lets a new voice emerge on LP3.