Aesop Rock’s New LP Is a Rewarding Chapter of a Singular Career
The legendary MC Aesop Rock delivers another masterclass in beats and rhymes with some new wrinkles.
Brian Stout
Brian's work has been featured in PopMatters and The Ryder magazine.
Wishy Discuss the Buzz Orbiting ‘Planet Popstar’
Indianapolis indie poppers Wishy are building on the success of their debut with an EP and more new songs on the way. They chat with PopMatters about it.
Scowl Expertly Blend Alt-rock and Hardcore
On Are We All Angels, Scowl seamlessly weave in alternative rock influences on a crossover-ready set of melodic hardcore bangers.
Colin Miller Discusses Losin’ and Honoring a Lost Friend
Powerful insight is typical of Colin Miller’s talent for relatable observation, and what drives his musical tribute to his lost mentor, Gary King.
Colin Miller Arrives at a Tentative Peace on His Magnificent LP
There’s something hopeful Colin Miller reaches for here, even in the darkest places, that makes Losin’ endlessly replayable. Smile through the tears.
Rodeo Boys’ Queer Blue-Collar Rock Is Essential Listening
If you’re looking for an excellent rock record to blast during summer that might provoke profound thoughts as the night progresses, Rodeo Boys have you covered
Rodeo Boys Discuss Rural Queer Blue Collar Life and ‘Junior’
Rodeo Boys show “the quiet rebellion of a queer, blue-collar heart”. Junior mixes revenge anthems and tales of queer love and identity.
The Testimonial of Cult Therapy’s Jason Duncan
This is the story behind one of the year’s most provocative, must-listen debuts. Cult Therapy are entrenched in the battle to overcome the most harrowing of traumas.
Momma Spin Brilliant Gold From Growing Pains
Momma’s songwriting is stronger and more confident, and the production is summer-ready, begging you to put the windows down and crank it up.
The Ophelias Discuss Their Brilliant New LP ‘Spring Grove’
Art rockers the Ophelias say they “have been reaching for a more guitar-forward sound, trying to capture our live sound. This time, we stuck the landing.”
Momma Know Their “Blue Sky” Is Memorable
Momma’s Allegra Weingarten and Etta Friedman talk about transitions and catharsis in their superb new record, Welcome to My Blue Sky.
Cult Therapy’s Powerful Album Is an Essential Debut
Cult Therapy seamlessly blend heavy alternative rock with a pointed critique of religious hypocrisy in a raging song cycle that deserves attention.