Patti Smith Rebuilt the World on 1996’s ‘Gone Again’
Patti Smith’s Gone Again, released 25 years ago, is imbued with grief, but the album’s themes are renewal, resilience, and perseverance in the face of loss.
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Cautious Clay Offers a Sophisticated Take on Love with ‘Deadpan Love’
On Cautious Clay’s Deadpan Love, the music is always infectious and the subliminal message has an erotic aura.
Daniel Avery Gets Nostalgic on ‘Together in Static’
Daniel Avery’s Together in Static moves along at a glacial tempo, full of mournful ambience, slow-motion beats, and waterlogged synth tones.
A KISS Army Loyalist on How KISS Transformed His Life and How the Band Should End It All
A KISS Army stalwart muses on the band’s legacy and a lifetime of super-fandom as KISS nears the “End of the Road”.
Veronica Lewis’ ‘You Ain’t Unlucky’ Is a Rollicking, Retro Good Time
Seventeen-year-old blues pianist Veronica Lewis boogies her way into our hearts on promising debut, You Ain’t Unlucky.
‘Blue’, ‘Tapestry’, and Oil: Or, Oil Capitalism in Two Key Singer-Songwriter Albums
Joni Mitchell’s Blue and Carole King’s Tapestry were fueled by petroculture, which powered the rise of feminism in music. How? Read on.
Hiatus Kaiyote’s ‘Mood Valiant’ Is a Rich and Vibrant Return
Following six turbulent years, Australia’s Hiatus Kaiyote return with their third LP of neo-soul virtuosity, Mood Valiant. It’s effortlessly likable and rich with heart and soul.
7 BTS Japanese Tracks You Should Know Beyond ‘BTS, The Best’
BTS’ original Japanese tracks could fill a compilation, even if the curation of BTS, The Best is a good representation of the Korean group as a crossover act.
Gabe Dixon Creates Tasty Piano Pop on ‘Lay It on Me’
Gabe Dixon’s latest album, Lay It on Me, features the tasty traits of piano pop: catchy hooks, sentimental lyrics, and a personal voice, in the right balance.
Circles Around the Sun Take Flight to Help Re-Open California
Circles Around the Sun deliver happy hour fun to help get San Francisco’s live music scene going again.
Beck’s ‘Odelay’ Is Still a Potent Stew of Rock, Hip-Hop, Folk, and Soul 25 Years Later
Beck’s Odelay is 25 years old. It remains unique with the mighty combination of Beck and the Dust Brothers resulting in some fascinating music.