aespa Straddle Realities on Debut EP ‘Savage’
As a nod to their AI-inspired concept, K-pop group aespa make electronic music that challenges the limits of genres and song structures in debut EP, Savage.
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Pepe Deluxé Are in Exquisitely Eccentric Form on ‘Phantom Cabinet Vol. 1’
When you open Pepe Deluxé’s Phantom Cabinet, you have to jump in with both feet. Even setting wacky instrument antics aside, it’s a musical baptism worth total immersion.
Hayden Thorpe Melds Electropop, R&B, and Ambient on ‘Moondust for My Diamond’
Former Wild Beasts frontman Hayden Thorpe combines electropop with R&B-influenced vocals and ambient into an effective, coherent sound on his second solo LP.
Sneaker Pimps (Sort Of) Nod to the Past With ‘Squaring the Circle’
Sneaker Pimps producers Chris Corner and Liam Howe return with the slow-paced Squaring the Circle that plays it safer than their talents warrant.
The Vaccines Go All Out Pop on ‘Back in Love City’
The Vaccines’ Back in Love City is their most convincing attempt yet at convincing the world they are a pop band that just happen to use guitars.
Maisie Peters Crafts a Stunning Depiction of Young Adulthood on ‘You Signed Up For This’
Maisie Peters creates a loveable, introspective pop journey into the chaotic emotions that often accompany the transition into early adulthood.
Chvrches’ ‘Screen Violence’ Reaches for the Heart, Mind, and Feet
Creating warm, emotional synthpop is Chvrches’ forte, and Screen Violence is the kind of bruised pop record that can only be made after a year of so much loss.
Josh Rouse’s Isla Visit “12 Bars” on a Magic Night
Josh Rouse’s Isla release their latest single, “12 Bars”, a tune as gentle as a walk in the garden by the sea. It evokes feelings of careless love.
Red Velvet Serve Elegant Flavors on ‘Queendom’
K-pop’s Red Velvet load up their new mini-album Queendom with all of the best and tasty pop ingredients.
Information Society’s ‘ODDFellows’ Is a Creative Marvel
ODDFellows finds Information Society serving up a collection of electropop bangers and some slower tempo numbers, all flaunting their ingenious talent.
Luna Luna’s “Feel It Now” Lassos You on to the Dancefloor
Dallas’ Luna Luna melt into the last days of summer with the final psychedelic electro single from their debut LP Flower Moon.