The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ Has a Message from Your Future
Listening to the Beatles’ Revolver today, especially “Tomorrow Never Knows”, one gets the uncanny feeling that this album is not from 1966, but from the future.
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Loose Talk with the Afghan Whigs’ Greg Dulli
The Afghan Whigs frontman Greg Dulli talks about losing fear and writing ten (maybe 14) great songs for their latest album, Soft Control.
Icona Pop Perform a Fabulous ‘Ritual’ on Their New LP
At turns romantic, hopeful, and melancholy, Icona Pop’s Ritual is a heart-fluttering experience that touches upon the best of current dance-pop trends.
Corb Lund’s ‘Dark Horses’ Is a Fan’s Dream
These new acoustic renditions on Dark Horses illuminate the solitude, humor, and moral weight that have shaped Corb Lund’s Western storytelling
Avi Engel’s Poetic Soundscapes Repay Close Listening
Avi Engel’s Seedhead highlights their principles: fierce independence, painstaking attention to detail, and a commitment to a unique vision.
Lesley Mok Embraces Impulse and Sonic Manipulation
While Lesley Mok has benefited from the spirit of collaboration, this “solo” album presents her unfiltered musical mind on a solitary, deeply enjoyable ride.
Eliza Carthy and the Restitution – “Mr Sits in the Dark”
Eliza Carthy’s “Mr Sitting in the Dark” is a wonderfully observed and lyrical tribute to her father, the songwriter, singer and guitarist Martin Carthy.
Between the Grooves of Radiohead’s ‘Kid A’
After a quarter of the century has passed, Radiohead’s Kid A still stands as one of the 2000s era-defining artistic statements. Ten writers reflect on the songs.
Arca Is Inspired and Disciplined, Crafting Her Most Integrated Set
Throughout XXXXX, Arca balances her penchant for excess with a commitment to restraint. The cyborg, the biomechanoid, is now more human than a human.
Margo Price and Jeremy Ivey Sing Out in the Fight for America
Margo Price keeps her mojo working with new protest album Days of Unrest and a West Coast run that features a rocking return to the Bay Area.
Park Hills Circle Embraces Sophisticated Folk on Solo Debut
It’s a turbulent, often crazy world, but under the Park Hills Circle name, Maris O’Tierney is a warm, engaging respite from the world’s harsh realities.
Mortem’s ‘Mørketid’ Reconciles Black Metal’s Exhilarating Force
Mortem’s intricate songwriting and their balanced approach to traditional and majestic black metal have a clear goal.