The Mountain Goats Expose the Limits of Escapism on ‘Bleed Out’
The Mountain Goats’ Bleed Out is a fascinating homage and a meta-commentary on the action film genre and how it soothes our unease in a world on fire.
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Ibibio Sound Machine Bring the Electrofunk with Hot Chip-Produced ‘Electricity’
Ibibio Sound Machine hit new heights as they draw on the power of musical currents flowing between Lagos and London on the Hot Chip-produced Electricity.
Destroyer Hit a Career Peak on the Vibrant and Pensive ‘LABYRINTHITIS’
On LABYRINTHITIS, indie rock’s Destroyer address North American anxiousness while successfully tackling styles hitherto untouched by the project.
Hiss Golden Messenger Builds a Sanctuary on ‘Quietly Blowing It’
On Quietly Blowing It, Hiss Golden Messenger brings experienced Appalachian artfulness to provide just the right space to fulfill his vision.
The Mountain Goats’ Say It’s ‘Dark in Here’
Despite few upbeat songs, the Mountain Goats’ Dark in Here is a well-balanced, entertaining album. John Darnielle’s songwriting is as strong as ever.
Dawn Richard’s ‘Second Line’ Is a Triumphant Tribute to Her Musical Roots
Dawn Richard’s Second Line is a gorgeous record featuring fantastic, strange, esoteric sounds playing with house and club conventions. It’s a pioneering record and easily one of the best of the year.
Teenage Fanclub’s Sunny Fatalism on Display in ‘Endless Arcade’
Indie rock veterans Teenage Fanclub continue inspiring into their fourth decade with their latest album, Endless Arcade.
Teenage Fanclub Discuss New LP ‘Endless Arcade’ and the Danger of Looking Backward
Legendary Scottish indie-poppers Teenage Fanclub discuss their new LP Endless Arcade and why they look forward to their future as a band.
Fruit Bats’ ‘The Pet Parade’ Is a Cure for Winter’s Long Grayness
Fruit Bats bring in some effective collaborators (most notably Bonny Light Horseman buddy Josh Kaufman) for yet another strong album in The Pet Parade, well-timed for its false-spring release as a cure for the grayness of a long winter.
Lambchop’s Kurt Wagner Discusses Their New Covers EP and Pandemic Musical Life
The frontman of "the most fucked-up country band in Nashville" returns Lambchop to their roots on TRIP. Each group member picked a classic song and was bandleader for a day, resulting in a record that reveals Lambchop's core influences in striking new light.
The Mountain Goats Find New Sonic Inspiration on ‘Getting Into Knives’
John Darnielle explores new sounds on his 19th studio album as the Mountain Goats—and creates his best record in years with Getting Into Knives.
Bob Mould Goes Back to the 1980s for the Sound of ‘Blue Hearts’
This year looks a lot like 1984 to Bob Mould and he is most definitely, not happy. Not happy at all. His guitar sounds like it's on fire.
