Scantron’s ‘Electric City’ Is a Four-Song Blast of Engaging Garage Rock
Philadelphia garage rockers Scantron continue their "single-slinging" tradition on the satisfying, riff-heavy new EP, Electric City.
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Only After Dark: A Boxed Presentation of Mick Ronson’s 1970s
The late David Bowie sideman, Mick Ronson may not have relished the solo spotlight but he still left behind a trove of rock goodies.
The Darkness’ New Album Is a Rock Jukebox Musical
Easter Is Cancelled is the Darkness' best album since their 2003 breakthrough Permission to Land.
Mika Delivers Undeniably Catchy Hooks on ‘My Name Is Michael Holbrook’
Mika's My Name Is Michael Holbrook contains some of his sharpest lyrical conceits and catchiest hooks, but is often undercut by its too-glossy production.
With Experience Comes Artistic Maturity: Kyle Craft Gets Darker with ‘Showboat Honey’
Portland-based rocker Kyle Craft adds more variety and edge to his music with his third full-length album, Showboat Honey.
Taron Egerton on His Technicolor Portrayal of Elton John in ‘Rocketman’
Faced with the challenging task of portraying the iconic Elton John onscreen in Rocketman, Taron Egerton took the challenge head-on, to spectacular results.
‘Ashes to Ashes’ Is the Second Half of Chris O’Leary’s Deep Dive into All Things Bowie
What began as a blog becomes Ashes to Ashes: The Songs of David Bowie, 1976-2016, a tome for fans and critics.
Stumbling Into Town Like a Sacred Cow: ‘Loving the Alien’ Chronicles David Bowie in the ’80s
The fourth in a series of David Bowie boxed sets, Loving the Alien (1983-1988) covers a period in the late artist's career than many hardcore fans would prefer to forget. Time for a reassessment.
Native Sun Take a Walk Down “11th Street” With Glam Attitude (premiere)
Brooklyn outfit Native Sun channel glam rock's earliest, brightest moments on track that would make Mott the Hoople proud.
Suede’s Second Coming Continues with ‘The Blue Hour’
Suede were never really part of the oafish Britpop scene and their dark, dramatic new album makes this more apparent than ever.
Sleepless Nights Get T.Rex-ish With “Kids on Drugs” (premiere)
Canada's Sleepless Nights offer a new single, "Kids on Drugs", that could be the easy-to-sing hit of the late summer.
David Bowie’s ‘Welcome to the Blackout’ Is a Triumph
David Bowie's well-received Record Store Day 2018 collection goes on general release via CD, streaming and download.