Patrick Shiroishi and Jason Nazary Make a Gorgeous Collaboration
Patrick Shiroishi and Jason Nazary fuse experimental instrumentation and arrangements with jazz sensibilities on here i am no i.
Chris Ingalls
Chris is a Massachusetts native who spent seven years as a broadcast journalist in the U.S. Navy and was also a videotape editor for a CBS affiliate TV station, a newspaper editor at a military public affairs office in Naples, Italy, and a videographer for a cancer research institute. He currently works as an internal communications manager for a large Boston hospital. He was born in 1969 and has been a rabid music fan since at least 1970, thanks to his three older siblings. A PopMatters writer since 2016, Chris is also a contributor to the website I Have That On Vinyl, an occasional guest on the music podcast Losing My Opinion, and is on Bluesky and Instagram @Ingalls1969. He lives in the leafy suburbs outside of Boston with his wife, son, dog, two cats, and lots of records.
Otis Shanty Bring Compelling Dream Pop into Focus
Shadow of Doubt sees Otis Shanty continue to build on their sound with no compromise, plus another truckload of impeccable songs.
Sova Beautifully Reinvents Her Sound on ‘Alight!’
Sova’s Alight! is filled with sonic possibilities, borrowing bits and pieces from jazz, classical, soul, and ambient experimentalism.
Wesley Stace Settles into a Stylish Vibe on ‘One Last Heist’
Prolific singer-songwriter Wesley Stace continues to mine a delightful jazz-lounge groove on his latest beguiling record, One Last Heist.
Enneads Immerse Themselves in “Doom Jazz” on Debut
Enneads are a group rich with sonic possibilities, and their music works magnificently with a good set of headphones and an open musical mind.
Upper Wilds Blow Up the Universe with the Astonishing ‘Mercury’
Upper Wilds’ Mercury is for anyone raised on stoner rock, punk, or a combination of the two, who’s constantly complaining that nobody makes that kind of music anymore.
Plum Come Out Swinging with a Post-Punk Tour de Force
Plum are a hugely talented post-punk band and the songs on Bodies in Motion are tight, smart, and infectious. Turn the music up loud and dance like it’s 1980.
The Bird Calls Offer an Uncommonly Beautiful Take on Indie Folk
The Bird Calls have crafted yet another album combining sterling songwriting with exquisite musical arrangements. It’s Sam Sodomsky’s best work yet.
Nicola Miller Expertly Guides Her Jazz Combo on Fantastic LP
Nicola Miller’s SPIT! is a fun, exciting, boundary-smashing jazz experiment among five deeply talented musicians with an uncommon gift for musical telepathy.
Laura Fisher Adds an Adventurous Entry to Her Discography
Laura Fisher’s new LP is a forward-thinking, futuristic journey that looks straight ahead while also evoking past musical trailblazers.
Piano Duo Tönky Hönk Dazzle on Unique Debut EP
Tönky Hönk bring an oddly comforting warmth, along with a healthy dose of idiosyncrasies, to modern, keyboard-based instrumental music.
The Durutti Column Make a Graceful Return with ‘Renascent’
The Durutti Column’s Renascent is a superb snapshot of their late period, with sounds and textures creating gorgeous soundscapes.