Joyce Manor Embrace Their Pop Sensibilities
The pop-punk institution Joyce Manor emphasize melody on another hooky collection of melancholy-tinged anthems.
Brian Stout
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Joyce Manor Talk Bars and Candy Bars
Pop-punk’s Joyce Manor have a new album that’s a fresh take on their patented sound. “Bands in our scene can have songs from a decade ago blow up on TikTok.”
A Conversation with Guided By Voices’ Robert Pollard
The Guided By Voices machine is as well-oiled as they come, but Robert Pollard attributes quality and consistency to chemistry.
Girls Against Boys’ Scott McCloud Discusses Conversations
Girls Against Boys singer Scott McCloud goes solo for a compelling song collection focused on the passage of time and the memories that last, even as they evolve.
Xiu Xiu’s Covers Album Is a Diverse, Rewarding Listen
Indie institution Xiu Xiu transform the sound of a diverse set of tracks to emphasize the darkness and despair lurking within them.
Girls Against Boys’ Scott McCloud Looks Back on “Make It to Forever”
Girls Against Boys’ Scott McCloud shares his new single, the title track from his upcoming album, Make It to Forever, out on 30th January.
The Afghan Whigs Share a Pair of Powerful Covers
The Afghan Whigs have released two new cover tracks, “Fake Like” and Downtown”.
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