Pedigreed Pop Unit Hawk Explores Love's Complications With "Listen Like Thieves" (premiere)
Hawk brings together members of the Jayhawks, the Posies, and Elvis Costello & the Attractions for a collection of powerful pop numbers.
12 Jul 2018
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101 Influences and Inspirations Inform Swing Out Sister's 'Almost Persuaded'
Almost Persuaded is a sweet and luxuriant confection. It conjures the feeling of white-hot days spent sunbathing and lying by the sea, followed by neon-lit nights of romance and intrigue, and it couldn't be more suited to a summer release.
12 Jul 2018
SOPHIE's 'OIL OF EVERY PEARL's UN-INSIDES' Advances Pop Music As an Expression of the Marginalized
SOPHIE's debut album OIL OF EVERY PEARL's UN-INSIDES plays with pop motifs, not as parody, but to create the catchiest form of self expression.
12 Jul 2018
With Baby on Board, Grace Potter Brings New Life, Deeper Meaning to Her Career
Taking time off to start a family and reflect on a hard-driving career that at one point made her "the happiest I'd ever been", Grace Potter is now finding comfort in the joys of motherhood. But where does she go from here?
11 Jul 2018
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.
11 Jul 2018
Sara Marie Barron Explores Life After Love With "Does She" (premiere)
Sara Marie Barron's music appeals to fans of music that meditates on our sadder experiences but always finds a way to guide us through with strength.
09 Jul 2018
Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck Face the World Staring Straight Forward on 'Arthur Buck'
An unexpected collaboration between Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck produces a great summer record of noisy, dark garage-pop.
09 Jul 2018
Cam Maclean of Montreal's Vesuvio Solo Makes Solo Debut Via 'Wait For Love' (album stream)
Cam Maclean's soft rock intensive Wait For Love follows path of heartbreak, explores masculinity and redemption.
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Music
29 Jun 2018
Tyson Kelly Provides Some Shade From the Blazing Summer Sun on "Girl You're So Money" (premiere)
Tyson Kelly cultures his own musical style that melds hazy, contemporary pop with a '60s rock edge on "Girl You're So Money".
29 Jun 2018
The New Respects Head for Rarefied Air as Rising Group Born to Rock the Ride Festival
Four family members born and raised in Nashville who never had any intention of performing together while growing up could become one of the hottest acts of the summer with their brand of pop, soul and rock 'n' roll.
29 Jun 2018
Ray Davies and America Continue to Get Reacquainted
Kinks frontman Ray Davies has some thoughts to share about his time in the United States, some banal and some deeply personal.
28 Jun 2018
Breakout Star Hayley Kiyoko and Rising Star Charlotte Lawrence Welcomed by NYC
A gay icon and a newly-minted pop star had fans lining up well before doors to get up close.
27 Jun 2018
Joey Sweeney & The Neon Grease Offer Up Single "And Soon" (premiere)
Joey Sweeney and band find the beauty and hopefulness in the experience of coming out of loss on "And Soon".
27 Jun 2018
Liam Singer Offers "Test Tone" As Teaser for New LP, 'Finish Him' (premiere)
Hudson Valley musician Liam Singer draws on Elliott Smith, Steve Reich, B-Movies, and '80s kitsch for "Test Tone" video.
26 Jun 2018
Grand Am Eschews Over-Sharing With "Nobody Should Know" (premiere)
Music for a film that has not yet been made, the sound of a steal, the importance of keeping some things to yourself feature in Grand Am's "Nobody Should Know".
Jedd Beaudoin
Music
26 Jun 2018
Let's Eat Grandma Makes Synthpop with Variety on 'I'm All Ears'
I'm All Ears, the second album from British duo Let's Eat Grandma, is an entertaining and engaging synthpop record.
26 Jun 2018
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