Emma Ruth Rundle Releases a Brilliant Career-Defining Set
This is the album Emma Ruth Rundle has long wanted and been destined to make. These Killing Times marks the actualization of a signature artist.
Music Reviews
Melissa Auf der Maur Creates a Feminist Apotheosis
In this effort to push the boundaries of artistry, the erstwhile Hole member Melissa Auf der Maur has created something vitally interesting.
Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Pay Tribute to Coltrane
Of all the John Coltrane tributes we’ll likely hear in 2026, Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves’ Dedicated to You will be the most heartfelt and authentic.
John Hollenbeck’s Singular Voice Animates’ Peace and Justice’
John Hollenbeck’s music is as distinct as Gil Evans’ or Oliver Nelson’s. You immediately hear the colors he whips up in distinct ways. It’s a prize for our ears.
Oasis’ ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ Makes the Case for Their Enduring Delight
The new Oasis documentary surveying their 2025 comeback tour might be a touch exhausting, but Noel and Liam Gallagher are inexhaustible in buoying the soul.
Getdown Services Dance Through the Class War on ‘Massive Champion’
Bristol duo Getdown Services turn everyday humiliations into cathartic, body‑moving anthems. Move to the beat and pay attention.
Drummer Matt Wilson’s Good Trouble Fight Power with Love
Jazz drummer Matt Wilson’s political outrage and resistance are present but come through an embrace of love, community, and gorgeous music.
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.
Mastodon Find Blood in the Bone on ‘Marrow Deep’
The familiar Mastodon is still roaring on Marrow Deep, though there are some new gears slipped into the engine, discovering how strange the band can become.
Matt B Goes Home and Lets the Ocean Do the Talking
Matt B’s ALKEBULAN III opens at a door in Ghana and ends with the Atlantic given a speaking voice. In between is the sound of a man learning a language his family had taken from them.
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.
Cold Court’s EP Is One of the Year’s Most Thrilling Debuts
Cold Court emerged fully formed, after digesting a sea of touchstones and pushing them all into the abyss, leaving the listener breathless and ready for more.