Khruangbin Add Vocals But Keep the Funk on ‘Mordechai’
Khruangbin's third album Mordechai is a showcase for their chemistry and musical chops.
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The Charlatans’ ‘Between 10th and 11th’ Gets a Deluxe Edition
Not even a "deluxe" version of Between 10th and 11th from the Charlatans can quite set the record straight about the maligned-but-brilliant 1992 sophomore album.
Man Alive! Is a Continued Display of the Grimy-Yet-Refined Magnetism of King Krule
Following The OOZ and its accolades, King Krule crafts a similarly hazy gem with Man Alive! that digs into his distinct aesthetic rather than forges new ground.
Woods Explore Darkness on ‘Strange to Explain’
Folk rock's Woods create a superb new album, Strange to Explain, that mines the subconscious in search of answers to life's unsettling realities.
The Dream Syndicate Spontaneously Combust on ‘The Universe Inside’
The Universe Inside isn't a typical Dream Syndicate album. The verse/chorus structure has been neatly sidestepped in favor of a free-wheeling, improvised, truly experimental approach, and it's marvelous.
Primal Scream’s ‘Screamadelica’ and the Altered State
In the context of Primal Scream's prior and subsequent career, Screamadelica is a miracle. It's a rock record about discovering Ecstasy, rave culture, and the music that went with it.
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The Dream Syndicate Explore “The Longing” (premiere + interview)
The Dream Syndicate were at the forefront of the Paisley Underground, but they continue to thrive and evolve nearly 40 years into their career. Co-founder Steve Wynn shares his thoughts (and enthusiasm) on this evolution. Meanwhile, hear the new track "The Longing".
Greece’s Evritiki Zygia Hypnotize with Thracian Psychedelic Folk on ‘Ormenion’
Evritiki Zygia's Ormenion has a ferocity that speaks to the tenacity of old traditions as well as to a progressive spirit. It's nothing short of hypnotic.
Lord Buffalo Expand Americana’s Horizons via “Dog Head” (premiere)
Mud-folk, psychedelic Americana band, Lord Buffalo deliver a new video tracked in Norman, Oklahoma and spotlighting the depth of their upcoming LP, Tohu Wa Bohu.
Islet Strike a Balance on ‘Eyelet’
Welsh trio Islet's third album Eyelet is, for the most part, an engaging and contemplative journey through ethereal psychedelic pop.
Electropop’s Caribou Offers Joy Through Unpredictability on ‘Suddenly’
Suddenly is Caribou's most willfully experimental album to date, his soft, distinctive vocals flow through every track, binding the whole thing together.
Leon Bridges and Khruangbin Imbue Texas with Some Fresh Air
Texas artists Leon Bridges and Khruangbin create some mellow, cosmic soul on a delightful EP that shows off their respective strengths.