The Jazz Organ Trio Lives on Thanks to Larry Goldings et al.
Rhombus is a strong album, and its choice of repertoire makes it unusually interesting to revisit multiple times. May the organ trio format live on!
Music Reviews
Garage Flower Write Indie History With Their Controversial Single
Garage Flower saw viral success when their then-unreleased single was dubbed “indie poo”. Now it’s clear, it is more than Oasis worship.
Laura Fisher Adds an Adventurous Entry to Her Discography
Laura Fisher’s new LP is a forward-thinking, futuristic journey that looks straight ahead while also evoking past musical trailblazers.
Overmono’s ‘Pure Devotion’ Is Impressive Electronic Music
Overmono’s new LP feels like a step forward as they push into new directions, crafting expansive dance music that retains a deep sense of humanity.
‘A Strange Light From the East’ Sounds Beautiful, Provokes Thought
Strange Light explores many permutations of mostly English and American folk, rock, and pop, laced with modes, rhythms, and philosophies derived from the “East”.
Piano Duo Tönky Hönk Dazzle on Unique Debut EP
Tönky Hönk bring an oddly comforting warmth, along with a healthy dose of idiosyncrasies, to modern, keyboard-based instrumental music.
Brandon Flowers Revisits the Americana Playbook with Compelling LP
Brandon Flowers’ melodies are largely airy, ebullient, even life-affirming. Articulating the troubles we face, he also, and perhaps ultimately, pays homage to our resilience.
The Durutti Column Make a Graceful Return with ‘Renascent’
The Durutti Column’s Renascent is a superb snapshot of their late period, with sounds and textures creating gorgeous soundscapes.
Ghost Hounds Bring Blues Rock Back to the Present
Ghost Hounds’ rocking new LP, Justified, should please Rolling Stones fans. It even includes a blistering cover of their classic “Gimme Shelter”.
Victony Finally Makes a Record That’s Fun, Not About Surviving
Two albums called Stubborn later, the Nigerian Afrobeats singer Victony stops explaining himself and starts enjoying the view on STARLIFE.
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Conjure a Futuristic Rave
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard offer a sci-fi rave that veers between an ominous soundtrack warning of impending doom and a cathartic path toward salvation.
Joan As Police Woman Reimagines the Past and Present
Joan As Police Woman revisits her 2009 debut Real Life with warm, retro-modern arrangements, showcasing her skill as a songwriter and producer.