J Hacha De Zola Sings a Song of Unrequited Love With “Syn Illusión” (premiere)
"Syn Illusión" is a quick pause to reflect on matters of the heart before tearing into his fourth LP does J Hacha De Zola good.
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A Night With Florence + the Machine
On the High As Hope tour, Florence + the Machine delivers empathy-fueled hope and community.
The Ophelias’ ‘Almost’ Centralizes the Anguish and Discomfiture of ‘Almost’ Being an Adult
The Ophelias are more than a token girl band: they are a group who define their own creative individuality within the indie scene.
Florence and the Machine Show the Universality of Pain and Vulnerability on ‘High As Hope’
High as Hope dials down Florence and the Machine's trademark theatrics to forge a vulnerable and visceral musical achievement.
Dr. Dog Tread Water on Their Tenth Album ‘Critical Equation’
Philadelphia's Dr. Dog have a new label and a handful of winning songs, but all too often, the results are lackluster.
Eliza Rickman Loses “Pretty Little Head” (premiere)
Welcome to Night Vale regular Eliza Rickman bleeds for art in a new crowdfunded video for "Pretty Little Head".
Moses Sumney Is for Lovers
L.A. singer-songwriter Moses Sumney chooses Oakland over San Francisco for a sold-out show that shared his fondness for an incapability of love.
The Decemberists Sever Their Stellar Streak with ‘I’ll Be Your Girl’
I'll Be Your Girl would stand as a fine but forgettable work on its own, yet when compared to the pedigree of its predecessors, it's quite disappointing.
Jon Brion’s Soundtrack for ‘Lady Bird’ Possesses All the Baroque Charm You’d Expect
Composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Jon Brion lends his melodic, baroque charm to the most acclaimed film of 2017.
San Fermin Stun Crowd at Brooklyn Bowl
The baroque pop group San Fermin is a formidable band to watch. They hit Brooklyn for two nights and are on tour now.
The Decemberists Head in a Synthpop Direction with “Severed” (Singles Going Steady)
On "Severed", the Decemberists start a party in the desert as the world burns.
Sufjan Stevens Gives ‘The Greatest Gift’ to His Biggest Fans
The Greatest Gift is a record for those who are already Sufjan Stevens diehard fans, and there are a LOT.
