Holding Absence Virtualise Post-Hardcore on ‘Modern Life Is Lonely’
On ‘Modern Life Is Lonely’, Holding Absence update post-hardcore closer to the broader hyperpop movement, yet every choice seems tailored to their roots.
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Jazz Pianist David Virelles Meets the Elders in Trio Imagination
Trio Imagination’s David Virelles is one of the most interesting pianists on the scene, conjuring music that integrates his heritage into inquiring contemporary jazz.
Dallas Burrow Shows He’s From Texas in Hard-Earned Truths
Like Dallas Burrow, Townes Van Zandt was a proud Texan, and one presumes he would be pleased to see his music celebrated as part of this brilliant Lone Star fest.
Sova Beautifully Reinvents Her Sound on ‘Alight!’
Sova’s Alight! is filled with sonic possibilities, borrowing bits and pieces from jazz, classical, soul, and ambient experimentalism.
The Rolling Stones’ Dionysian Passion
When popular music was still confined to parlor etiquette and artificial formulas, the Rolling Stones chose sweat, volume, and an uncontrollably explosive, bodily Dionysian spirit on stage.
Godflesh Refuse to Go Gently on ‘Decay’
The end of Godflesh is nigh, but with their first album for Relapse Records, the alpha and omega of industrial metal refuse to go gently.
Cor de Lux Explode on ‘Year of the Horse’
North Carolina’s Cor de Lux level up in every way with their third release, Year of the Horse, an exhilarating blast of noise rock with heart.
Liana Flores’ New EP Is More Focused and Self-Assured
And So It Goes blends Liana Flores’ Brazilian roots with high-quality songs and outstanding vocals, wrapped in a modern jazz-pop style.
The Sick Man of Europe Fight Against Digital Passivity
The attention economy is built upon passivity. Yet the Sick Man of Europe’s music is a pail of cold water to wake us up in the age of complicity.
This Is Lorelei Surprises with ‘The Singer in My Band’
Nate Amos’ most heralded project, This Is Lorelei, swaps out electropop for bluegrass and folk with The Singer in My Band.
Bonobo’s ‘Distance in Static’ Is a Well-Earned Victory Lap
Distance in Static is like a conversation between two halves of Bonobo’s brain. It’s a bold statement and shows him finding new ways to connect with audiences.
A Place for Owls Build Strength Upon Strength on ‘All Thieves, Vol. 1’
A Place for Owls’ new album demonstrates the fruitfulness of collaborating with others, whether that looks like leaning on them or borrowing from them.