The Complete Oral History of Caravan Palace’s <|°_°|>
Ten years ago, electro swingers Caravan Palace released a masterpiece that defied even their own fans. <|°_°|> (Robot Face) is what their legacy hangs on.
alternative pop
The Ruen Brothers Keep It Dark on ‘Awooo’
While nothing on the Ruen Brothers’ Awooo sounds explicitly like bluegrass, it’s infused with a dark mood that could clearly have been influenced by Appalachia.
No One Is Crushed in Water From Your Eyes’ Beautiful World
Water From Your Eyes captivate with genre-defying songs sculpted in a utopian sci-fi vein that envision a more hopeful universe.
Audrey Hobert IS a Pop Star on Her Astonishing Debut
Audrey Hobert’s loosely autobiographical, offbeat pop on Who’s the Clown? sets the tone for a new generation of mainstream music.
U.S. Girls Merge the Geography of Sound and Soul
On Scratch It, U.S. Girls experiment with the sonic topography of Nashville to further explore the emotional landscape of vulnerability and materiality.
Julian Cubillos Unleashes Warm, Lo-Fi Bedroom Pop
Julian Cubillos’ new self-titled album finds him working on a slightly smaller scale, yet with compositions and melodies that are bright, complex, and intelligent.
Lorde Takes the Right Path on ‘Virgin’
Maturity requires sacrifice, which, throughout her fourth album, Lorde discovers by separating herself from the person the world sees and often expects.
Sparks Refuse to Sit on Their Laurels with ‘Mad!’
Sparks maintain a sophistication that stands up with older work, complete with a production sheen, giving their idiosyncratic backdrop a contemporary flavor.
Blondshell Tips a Hat to the 1990s on This Feisty LP
Blondshell’s new LP is beautifully produced and clouds the issue of feeling like a throwback to a bygone era, rather than a call for a new generation of songwriters.
Self Esteem Revels in Freedom, Empathy, and Pop Know-How
Self Esteem steps into a more grounded and rangy perspective. She’s overcome numerous challenges. She’s learned to live in the world and her own skin. She’s free.
Unrest Unleash the 30th Anniversary Edition of ‘Perfect Teeth’
Unrest’s final album, Perfect Teeth, explores the incredible diversity of 1990s indie rock. It’s absolutely unmissable if you’re a fan of the genre.
Galaxie 500’s Dean Wareham Is on Fire with His Beautiful Work
Former Galaxie 500 frontperson Dean Wareham speaks about his latest solo album’s themes, which coincide with the recent Los Angeles fires and the eternal political moment.