Pushpin’s Experimental Pop Is Delightful on “Apples”
Experimental pop’s Pushpin impress with “Apples”, a song that seems wholly conceived within their own vernacular.
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We’re All SOPHIE’s Children Now
It was thrilling to think of where SOPHIE was going to take us next after having deconstructed both club music and pop. But even without her here to lead us, the tenacity and impactfulness of her bold body of work can guide us.
Marie Davidson and L’Œil Nu Boldly Explore on ‘Renegade Breakdown’
Marie Davidson and L'Œil Nu's Renegade Breakdown is a brave album that's not afraid to transcend genre in its exploration of style and technique.
John Lennon’s Minimalist Journey to Independence
How an audacious, daring record from disgruntled ex-Beatle John Lennon became a major musical landmark.
Sotto Voce’s ‘Your Husband, the Governor’ Is Beautifully Twisted DIY Indie Folk-rock
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Gabos releases another odd, gorgeous home studio recording under the moniker Sotto Voce.
Jonnine’s ‘Blue Hills’ Is an Intimate Collection of Half-Awake Pop Songs
What sets experimental pop's Jonnine apart on Blue Hills is her attention to detail, her poetic lyricism, and the indelibly personal touch her sound bears.
Sneaks’ ‘Happy Birthday’ Begs Us to Reconsider Musical Definitions
Sneaks' Happy Birthday is a worthwhile release for its insistence upon being categorized as music without a category.
Hidden Beams’ Autobiographical “Hidden” Taps Into Dark Clouds (premiere)
Hidden Beams' "Hidden" taps into the dark clouds of early psychedelia, creating a stirring, disquieting storm that culminates in an ultimately emotionally uplifting moment.
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Kate Bush’s Splendidly Transitional ‘Never For Ever’ at 40
Kate Bush's Never for Ever served as the stepping stone for the artist to reach her full potential as a bona fide musical genius.
The Academy of Sun Combine Goth, Musical Theater, and Prog on ‘The Quiet Earth’
The Academy of Sun's The Quiet Earth is an interesting mish-mash of styles. Singer-songwriter-pianist-bandleader Nick Hudson prefers to use "Gothic dystopian post-punk" to describe the band.
12 Essential Kate Bush Songs
While Kate Bush is a national treasure in the UK, American listeners don't know her as well. The following 12 songs capture her irrepressible spirit.