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The 50 Best Albums of 2021 So Far

The 50 Best Albums of 2021 So Far

The year has offered a mountainous feast of sublime music. The 50 best albums of 2021 so far are an eclectic, forward-looking, and increasingly “woke” bunch.

Balthazar Throw a Swanky Lounge Party on ‘Sand’

Balthazar Throw a Swanky Lounge Party on ‘Sand’

With a turn toward loungey, jazz-inflected pop, Belgian rockers Balthazar hit a new career-high on Sand.

The 10 Best Indie Rock Albums of 2019

The 10 Best Indie Rock Albums of 2019

In 2019 "indie rock" felt more like a guitar-led free for all with artists drawing from an ever-widening musical well. These are our top 10 picks for the year.

Balthazar’s ‘Fever’ Proves There Is Plenty of Gas Left in the Tank for Rock Music

Balthazar’s ‘Fever’ Proves There Is Plenty of Gas Left in the Tank for Rock Music

Following a hiatus in which its members launched new side projects, Belgian indie band Balthazar return with newfound verve on Fever, their best record yet.

Warhaus: We Fucked a Flame Into Being

Warhaus: We Fucked a Flame Into Being

Balthazar singer and multi-instrumentalist Maarten Devoldere makes a wish upon a Jim Thompson novel for his debut as Warhaus.

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