Gorillaz’s ‘The Mountain’ Is a Shining Ode to Life and Loss
On The Mountain, Gorillaz render the cinema of life, with its frankness and earnest-heartedness, as naturally as anything they’ve created.
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Xiu Xiu’s Jamie Stewart Is All Covered Up on New Record
Born from a cover-song subscription model, Xiu Xiu’s latest album unearths the raw humanity in pop confections. Jamie Stewart discusses this and more.
Xiu Xiu’s Covers Album Is a Diverse, Rewarding Listen
Indie institution Xiu Xiu transform the sound of a diverse set of tracks to emphasize the darkness and despair lurking within them.
Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ Has Staying Power at 50
At the half-century mark, Wish You Were Here 50 gives Pink Floyd the long-overdue royal treatment.
Gorillaz Innovate on “The God of Dying”
This is the sound of Gorillaz at their most innovative yet reassuringly familiar.
Shudder to Think – “Thirst Walk”/”Playback”
Shudder to Think pick up where they left off with two new singles.
Blood Orange’s ‘Essex Honey’ Paints a Vivid Picture of Grief
Nothing on Blood Orange’s new album is a throwaway, because it fulfills a deep need within his creative soul. It’s also profoundly beautiful and deeply cathartic.
Snooper Find Form and Focus on ‘Worldwide’
On Worldwide, Nashville egg-punks Snooper hatch from chaotic oddity into a fully realized band, channeling frenzy into sharp, urgent songs.
My Morning Jacket Let the Exciting Force Flow
My Morning Jacket’s Jim James is a spiritual voice in rock and a bold thought leader who expresses views on how we could all make the world a better place.
Guerilla Toss Capture an Essence with ‘You’re Weird Now’
Guerilla Toss excel in portraying a tangible connection between band and listener, cutting through the prism of pretence for something more instantaneous.
David Byrne Gets the Flavors Right on ‘Who Is the Sky?’
David Byrne’s latest album showcases his abilities as a top-rate popsmith, highlighting a work that is both commercially and colorfully appealing.
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.