Shania Twain Journeys to the Past on ‘Little Miss Twain’
More than anything, Little Miss Twain is a love letter to Shania Twain’s late mother, who acted as something of a manager when she first began performing.
Music Reviews
Quicksand Embrace Positivity on ‘Bring on the Psychics’
Quicksand are still standing where peers have fallen off. Their patented sound is evergreen. Smart, upbeat lyrics and chugging riffs will always find an audience.
Hackdepicciotto Give Their Rural Surroundings a Reflective Influence
Hackdepicciotto allow their bucolic surroundings to bring a bit of light into the murk for an album that shifts, becoming less foreboding with each listen.
Long Goodbye’s Evolution Becomes Imitation on Their New EP
A Whispered Promise of Failure sees Long Goodbye cut the fat from their sound, but lose some of the elements that made them stand out.
Alex Cameron’s ‘Late to Set’ Rewards Every Listen
Alex Cameron’s Late to Set rewards repeat listens with evocative storytelling, emotional ambiguity and impeccable pop craftsmanship.
Shearwater’s ‘The New World’ Is a Moving Work of Art
Shearwater’s The New World presents a brilliant synthesis of the elements that inspire him, infusing nature into moving, multi-instrumental works of art.
Slowdive’s In-Between Band Mojave 3 Reissue Their Catalog
Mojave 3 may always be remembered as a lengthy diversion between phases of Slowdive. They still had plenty of winning moments of their own.
Cautious Clay Conceptually Completes His Non-Linear ‘Hours’ Trilogy
R&B artist Cautious Clay’s The Hours: High Noon delivers a deeply resonant reflection on daily life and time passing.
Rob Smith Unspools Mesmerizing Psychedelic Folk on ‘Salt Star’
Rob Smith’s Salt Star is a brief, bright light of emotion and musical interplay, highlighting his unique, consistently engaging vision.
Nia Archives Brilliantly Expands Jungle and Revels in Hooks
Nia Archives’ new album captures a gifted artist and producer as she transcends her influences, claiming and reveling in her own bewitching style.
Aaron Lee Tasjan Holds a Funhouse Mirror to America
Aaron Lee Tasjan wrestles with imposter syndrome and artificial intelligence on Get Over It, Underdog. Tasjan finds joy and pleasure where he can.
Brazil’s Maria Luiza Jobim Opens New Doors with ‘Rosa No Céu’
Like a mojito laced with absinthe, the sweet mixture packs a kick, reflecting the understated sophistication of Maria Luiza Jobim’s latest album.