indie rock

Kishi Bashi’s ‘Kantos’ Is a Sonic Exploration Into Philosophy

Kishi Bashi’s ‘Kantos’ Is a Sonic Exploration Into Philosophy

Kishi Bashi’s Kantos blends philosophy, identity, and the human condition with genre-defying music and introspective lyrics.

JW Francis Shines on His Fourth Album ‘SUNSHINE’

JW Francis Shines on His Fourth Album ‘SUNSHINE’

JW Francis executes his ideas with precision and shows exceptional growth while maintaining a firm root in the DIY lo-fi spirit. SUNSHINE is yet another example.

Being Dead Deliver One of the Best Albums of 2024 with ‘EELS’

Being Dead Deliver One of the Best Albums of 2024 with ‘EELS’

On the effervescent EELS, Being Dead make good on their promise not to repeat themselves on any song and dart through styles with relative ease to produce a gem.

Office Culture’s Sprawling New LP “Finds Beauty in the Shrapnel”

Office Culture’s Sprawling New LP “Finds Beauty in the Shrapnel”

On the occasion of Office Culture’s ambitious fourth album, Winston Cook-Wilson talks about collaboration, influences, and making dumb sounds on a synthesizer.

‘Evergreen’ Is a New Plateau in Soccer Mommy’s Development 

‘Evergreen’ Is a New Plateau in Soccer Mommy’s Development 

Soccer Mommy wrestles with profound loss on her new record, which is more organic and grander than anything she has released before. 

Being Dead Embrace the Absurd in Garage Rock

Being Dead Embrace the Absurd in Garage Rock

Austin’s Being Dead offer up a bizarre, disjointed realm that constantly shifts, sweeping you up and launching you into the most unexpected places.

French Shoegazers Healees Add Deft Power Pop on ‘Coin de l’œil’

French Shoegazers Healees Add Deft Power Pop on ‘Coin de l’œil’

Channeling For Against and classic Stone Roses, Healees’ Coin de l’œil fuses jangle, shoegaze, and power pop into something beyond those genres.

Fred Thomas Looks Back to Prepare for the Future

Fred Thomas Looks Back to Prepare for the Future

Indie rock icon Fred Thomas’ new LP Window in the Rhythm is a career highlight, a riveting and moving meditation on the passage of time.

Market’s ‘Well I Asked You a Question’ Is Twisted Pop Perfection

Market’s ‘Well I Asked You a Question’ Is Twisted Pop Perfection

Producer and multi-instrumentalist Nate Mendelsohn’s (Market) latest songwriting project Well I Asked You a Question is wobbly, unstable, and catchy as hell.

Loud Quiet Loud: The Top 15 Pixies Songs

Loud Quiet Loud: The Top 15 Pixies Songs

These are the best songs from Pixies’ original lineup. There are sounds here you didn’t think a guitar could make, and screaming that sounds close to inhuman.

Pixies’ New LP Is a Fine Addition to Their Second Act

Pixies’ New LP Is a Fine Addition to Their Second Act

Pixies’ latest LP, featuring new bass player Emma Richardson, is another solid but not earth-shattering effort. It’s clever, if not cute, with a charming theme.

Galaxie 500 Remain Celestial and Earthbound on New Collection

Galaxie 500 Remain Celestial and Earthbound on New Collection

Uncollected Noise New York ’88-’90 is a new compilation of unreleased tracks, B-sides, and rarities that restores and dismantles the myth of Galaxie 500.