The Best Song on KiKi Holli’s New EP Belongs to INXS
KiKi Holli made her name interpreting Dusty Springfield on a New York stage. She is a superb interpreter. Her own writing hasn’t quite caught up yet.
Music Reviews
Charli XCX’s ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Is Too Cool For Its Own Good
Music, Fashion, Film is Charli XCX desperately trying to find something that feels cool, risky, and exciting to her after having her original vision of cool co-opted.
Tricky Ventures Into Indie Rock on ‘Different When It’s Silent’
Trip hop pioneer Tricky continues to surprise on the rewarding new collection Different When It’s Silent, which is heavy on collaborators.
Tyshawn Sorey Triumphantly Renews a 1968 Jazz Classic by Max Roach
Tyshawn Sorey convenes a searing band for his refraction and elevation of Max Roach’s original Members Don’t Git Weary, and the result is a fresh message for 2026.
Tekno Returns to What He Knows Best on ‘Where Did Love Go?’
The most striking thing about Tekno’s Where Did Love Go? isn’t that he sounds unaware of the changes in Afrobeats, but that he seems comfortable ignoring them.
Guitarist Miles Okazaki Expands His Sound with ‘Boomtown’
Jazz artist Miles Okazaki has had no trouble defining his own space and personality on the big American landscape. He sounds, finally, like no other guitarist.
Argentina’s La Joaqui Revives RKT with ‘Electra’
Argentine singer La Joaqui bridges RKT’s explosive early-2020s moment with a broader Latin club ecosystem in Electra. It’s a strong case for RKT’s second act.
MISSIO Serve Up the Emotions on ‘Love & Heartbreak’
MISSIO’s Love & Heartbreak should be regarded as an art installation by its own terms, measurements that do credit to the furnished piece.
Jack White Testifies with Electrifying Catharsis on ‘Frozen Charlotte’
Frozen Charlotte demonstrates once again that Jack White remains a high level blues rock maestro and tone scientist still in the prime of his career.
Finn Wolfhard’s Sophomore Album Is an Off-the-Cuff Blockbuster
On Fire From the Hip, Finn Wolfhard builds on the 1970s rock-inspired palette of his debut, modernizing the record with clever cultural allusions.
Sequoia’s ‘So Long’ Is Imbued with Tuneful, Melodic Grace
Sequoia’s So Long is the sound of a well-lived, occasionally heartbroken folk troubadour who has seen it all and will happily oblige you with a story in song.
Brånd’s ‘Tåg & Nåcht’ Offers Boundless Exploration
Brånd’s Tåg & Nåcht offers boundless exploration, touching on everything from post-punk and neofolk to electronica and krautrock with a black metal underpinning.