Cold Court’s EP Is One of the Year’s Most Thrilling Debuts
Cold Court emerged fully formed, after digesting a sea of touchstones and pushing them all into the abyss, leaving the listener breathless and ready for more.
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The 15 Best Radiohead Songs
Radiohead are unquestionably among the most important rock bands of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. These 15 songs highlight their vast musical range.
Lambchop’s ‘Punching the Clown’ Is Worth the 4-Year Wait
With acoustic guitar and banjo, Lambchop return to their Nashville roots, while the choruses create yet another idiosyncratic background for musings on America.
The Afghan Whigs Are in Command of Their Signature Sound
Soft Control would be a great place to dig in if you’re new to the Afghan Whigs, but it is also another rewarding collection for devotees.
Weezer Are in Their Golden Age
With their new album, Gold, will Weezer’s conscious uncoupling from technology’s crutches signal a less precise, perhaps less pop, sound?
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Keep Reckoning with Death
Nearly 50 years into Nick Cave’s career, familiarity provides the last missing piece in the emotionally complex and mentally demanding puzzle that is a Bad Seeds show.
Loose Talk with the Afghan Whigs’ Greg Dulli
The Afghan Whigs frontman Greg Dulli talks about losing fear and writing ten (maybe 14) great songs for their latest album, Soft Control.
Between the Grooves of Radiohead’s ‘Kid A’
After a quarter of the century has passed, Radiohead’s Kid A still stands as one of the 2000s era-defining artistic statements. Ten writers reflect on the songs.
Aaron Lee Tasjan Holds a Funhouse Mirror to America
Aaron Lee Tasjan wrestles with imposter syndrome and artificial intelligence on Get Over It, Underdog. Tasjan finds joy and pleasure where he can.
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.
Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil Sounds Off
With his memoir A Screaming Life, Soundgarden’s legendary guitar innovator Kim Thayil pulls back the curtain on his tight-lipped band.
TV on the Radio’s 20-Year-Old LP Has Power and Righteous Fury
TV on the Radio’s sophomore release, Return to Cookie Mountain, is a savage critique of Republican regimes that retains an unnerving relevance.