Dude York's 'Falling' Is a Candid, Pop-Fueled Ode to Falling in Love
Despite being compared to bands from the '90s, Dude York prove they can carry the indie torch of Generation X, but with their own unique and updated sound.
23 Aug 2019
With 'NOICE' Guitarist/Composer Alexander Noice Offers a Thrilling, Fast-Paced Multi-Genre Experiment
Jazz, art-rock, punk, and synthpop are just a few of the styles Alexander Noice and his exceptionally talented band explore on an album where the energy level never flags.
23 Aug 2019
Beth Bombara's 'Evergreen' Shines with Vintage Americana Vibes and Sincere Songwriting
Evergreen comes together so well because Beth Bombara's songwriting chops are so mature, her band is so seasoned, and she has something honest to say.
23 Aug 2019
The Rails Tread Familiar Territory Yet Still Sound Fresh on 'Cancel the Sun'
Americana husband/wife duo, the Rails gather together their collective influences and skills on the bright, enjoyable new album, Cancel the Sun.
23 Aug 2019
How Is It That Agnès Varda Is So Well Known -- Yet So Unknown?
Our pop culture landscape is controlled by capitalistic saturation and a deeply-entrenched machismo ethic. It might not be powerful enough to erase Agnès Varda's genius, but it is shameless enough to eliminate her from common discourse.
23 Aug 2019
FrightFest 2019: Emma Tammi's 'The Wind'
The Wind (2018) is a quietly impressive film, an example of genre cinema that shows thoughtfulness and an interest in ideas.
23 Aug 2019
MetalMatters: August 2019 - A Quiet Month to Enjoy Loud Music
For what is generally considered to be quiet month, the unearthly forces of the underground have produced a surprising amount of excellent works, with death metal and its black/death extension taking the lion's share.
23 Aug 2019
When Chicago Became a Shoppers' Paradise for Women, Men Had to Step Aside
Creating a culture of consumption in 20th century Chicago meant making space for shoppers, which meant integrating women into public life, in a downtown dominated by men. Historian Emily Remus revels in the ramifications of that cultural shift in A Shoppers' Paradise.
22 Aug 2019
Brazil USA 70: Brazilian Music in the USA in the 1970's
Soul Jazz Records investigates the brilliant intersections of stateside jazz and Brazilian samba on Brazil USA 70.
22 Aug 2019
Lloyd Cole Returns with a Tiny Twist on 'Guesswork'
Lloyd Cole goes electropop on his latest album Guesswork, and it offers a new palette of sounds that deepen the impact of his wordy ramblings.
22 Aug 2019
Young Thug Gets Forthright on 'So Much Fun'
The world's most inscrutable rapper, Young Thug makes clear what he's saying and where he stands on his most forthright release yet.
22 Aug 2019
Hello (Again) Cruel World: An Interview with Shakespears Sister
After more than two decades apart, Siobhan Fahey and Marcella Detroit set aside differences to make new music and reclaim their shared creative chemistry. Shakespears Sister recall pregnancy, video stardom, and George Harrison's generosity.
22 Aug 2019
Greg Laswell and Molly Jenson Cover the Verve's "Lucky Man" (premiere)
Los Angeles singer-songwriter Greg Laswell teams up with Molly Jenson to give the classic Verve hit "Lucky Man" a folksy makeover.
22 Aug 2019
Talay Confronts Getting Ghosted on "I Want U 2 Call" (premiere)
On "I Want U 2 Call", former folkie turned rocker Talay offers up a slice of visceral power pop to confront the emotions of being ghosted and the travails of modern dating life.
22 Aug 2019
GospelbeacH Deliver a Powerful Ballad With Extended Guitar Solo Via "Bad Habits" (premiere)
GospelbeacH offer a taste of their powerful upcoming LP, Let It Burn, via "Bad Habits". Informed by the past but unburdened by it, GospelbeacH is a glimpse of American music's future.
22 Aug 2019
Louien's "Heart and Mind Alike" Honors the Memory of Those Who've Passed (premiere)
Folk artist Louien's "Heart and Mind Alike" is an ode to those who have passed and every complex facet that comes with mourning and remembering them.
22 Aug 2019
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