How the Post-Britpop Era Influenced Saint Etienne’s New Album
Saint Etienne’s Bob Stanley talks about their new LP I’ve Been Trying to Tell You, vaporwave, and how to be cool in your middle age.
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Cold War Kids Bring a Satisfying Conclusion to the ‘New Age Norms’ Trilogy
Cold War Kids’ New Age Norms 3 takes some big swings and mostly lands with more of a good thing from an essential act in pop-rock.
Nick Lowe’s ‘The Convincer’ Gets the Deluxe Edition Treatment
Nick Lowe’s 2001 album, The Convincer, is a late-period masterpiece and a textbook example of a gracefully maturing artist. It’s now a deluxe reissue.
The Beths’ ‘Auckland, New Zealand, 2020’ Documents a Liberating Concert
The Beths’ new live album, Auckland, New Zealand, 2020, features possibly the most exhilarating music to yet come out of the COVID darkness.
Lizzie Loveless Delivers a Striking Debut with ‘You Don’t Know’
Formerly one-third of the indie-pop band TEEN, Lizzie Loveless is out on her own with a mature, sophisticated album that spans genres and moods.
Paramour Session: An Interview with Singer-Songwriter Rufus Wainwright
Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright discusses performing during a pandemic, returning to California, and his latest live album, The Paramour Session.
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.
Eleanor Buckland’s “I’m Not Saying” Examines Unhealthy Romances (premiere)
Lula Wiles’ Eleanor Buckland steps out with a solo album in October, and the third single, “I’m Not Saying”, explores pop, rock, and Americana.
Allie Dunn Feels the Power of “Tom Petty” (premiere)
Allie Dunn has more than a little Laurel Canyon in her soul, as evidenced by the folky and introspective nature of her song “Tom Petty”.
Elliott Page and Mark Rendall Break Out the Omnichord to Spread Joy
The eponymous three-song EP Mark and Elliott is simply the most fun, upbeat musical way possible to end off a summer we all desperately needed.
Miki Ratsula Takes Time to Breathe on “Suffocate”
Many of us know the feeling of giving more than we get from friends and relations. Miki Ratsula understands this and has learned the importance of self-care.