Mipso Journey to the “Big Star” Inside Us
“Big Star” from acoustic string quartet Mipso captures the band’s roots in primitive Appalachian sonics and auditory adventures into space-age sounds.
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Yola Brilliantly Expands Her Soulful Sound on ‘Stand For Myself’
Yola’s first album found an adoring audience in the Americana world. She’s expanded her repertoire on Stand For Myself as she gets ever more soulful.
TWICE Hit the High Notes But Don’t Reach Their Apex with ‘Taste of Love’
Taste of Love is an enjoyable dance-pop album but the best moments of TWICE’s new phase are in its predecessors.
Dot Allison’s ‘Heart-Shaped Scars’ Is a Beautiful Turn to Folk Music
The indie-folk sense of Dot Allison’s Heart-Shaped Scars with the brittle, fine production is a fantastic fit for the singer’s confessional and frank lyrics.
Punk Rock’s Descendents Share Their Earliest Music on ‘9th and Walnut’
The songs from Descendents’ 9th & Walnut were written more than 40 years ago, mostly recorded two decades ago, and released 13 years after Frank Navetta’s death.
Song Heejin Sets a High Bar with Debut Album ‘Soda’
Korean singer-songwriter Song Heejin uses every color of her experience in the K-pop industry to paint a gorgeous, diversified landscape on ‘Soda’.
PM Picks the Best New Songs: LVRA, Princess Century, CLAVVS, Jodie Nicholson + ISLA
The PM Picks playlist features the best new songs. Today, we feature LVRA, Princess Century, CLAVVS, Jodie Nicholson, and ISLA.
Paul Thorn Preaches We Should Love Everybody Before We Die
Paul Thorn’s “Holy Hottie Toddy” celebrates having a good time. The song has a simple message. Our time on this planet is short.
Amusement Parks on Fire Return in Thrilling Fashion on ‘An Archaea’
On the first new Amusement Parks on Fire record in over a decade, Michael Feerick continues to push the boundaries of what a rock album can be.
Jackson Browne Proves He Has Plenty Left in the Tank on ‘Downhill From Everywhere’
Downhill From Everywhere finds legendary singer-songwriter Jackson Browne still searching for something new in familiar yet comforting ways.