Altın Gün Shift Toward Contemporary Synthpop Sounds on ‘Yol’
Yol proves Altın Gün’s versatility, reassuring listeners that the group can walk down many paths and still take us on a fabulous trip.
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My Morning Jacket’s ‘The Waterfall II’ Can Hypnotize
Whereas My Morning Jacket's The Waterfall contemplated conflict, The Waterfall II identifies healing and personal transformation as the next stage of being.
Old 97’s’ ‘Twelfth’ Is Masterful
The years have fallen quite well upon Old 97's as Twelfth stands out as masterful even among their stacked discography.
South African Folk Master Vusi Mahlasela Honors Home on ‘Shebeen Queen’
South African folk master Vusi Mahlasela pays tribute to his home and family with township music on live album, Shebeen Queen.
Drive-By Truckers Are Sadder and Angrier on ‘The Unraveling’
Once Drive-By Truckers' The Unraveling hits the fourth song, "Thoughts and Prayers", the album dives headlong into the nightmares of the United States in 2020.
‘Infest the Rats’ Nest’ Sees King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Embrace Their Inner Thrash
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard go full metal to craft a brutal warning against ecological destruction on their 15th studio album, Infest the Rats' Nest.
Nilüfer Yanya Is More Assured Than Ever on ‘Miss Universe’
Big without the "bang", Miss Universe poignantly showcases the young talent Nilüfer Yanya coming into her own on her own terms.
On ‘Wide Awake’, Rayland Baxter Makes a Masterful Play for the Pop-rock Middle
Rayland Baxter's third album on ATO is all semi-sunny 1960s rock recalling Dr. Dog, Fruit Bats, and Beck.
Alynda Segarra & The Special Men Issue New Single, “Don’t Tell Me That It’s Over” (premiere + interview)
King James (Jimmy Horn) taps Hurray for the Riff Raff leader Alynda Segarra for soulful new single "Don't Tell Me That It's Over".
Jim James’ ‘Uniform Distortion’ Wonders How We Can Keep Making the Same Mistakes Over and Over
Uniform Distortion is a brisk and nearly straightforward rock 'n' roll record that takes inspiration from Jim James finding a 1971 distorted photo of "The Illuminated Man" by Duane Michals.
Natalie Prass Goes on a Journey to ‘The Future and the Past’
Feminist anarchist Emma Goldman reportedly said, "If I can't dance I don't want to be in your revolution." That could serve as the motto for Natalie Prass on her new album.