Robocop Kraus ‘Smile’ and Tap Into 1983 on First LP in 15 Years
On Smile, Robocop Kraus still sound like their mandate is to take the cheap disposable postpunk of the early 1980s and make better versions of it.
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10 Deep Tracks from Interpol’s Early Discography
With Interpol’s new LP out this week, revisit these early Interpol tracks you may have missed or skipped over in favor of those oh-so-relevant singles.
Interpol Make Artistic Baby Steps on ‘The Other Side of Make-Believe’
Interpol’s The Other Side of Make-Believe has its share of moments that sound good while they’re playing but just can’t make a lasting impression after they stop.
Franz Ferdinand’s ‘Hits to the Head’ Highlight’s Catchy Tunes and Artistic Shortcomings
Franz Ferdinand’s potential is repeatedly hinted at rather than fully realized on Hits to the Head. But it’s better to show potential than to have none at all.
Crossing Boundaries: An Interview with Liars’ Angus Andrew
Liars’ founding member Angus Andrew talks with PopMatters about revisiting the band’s past work and creating a new sci-fi album, The Apple Drop.
In the Tempest’s Eye: An Interview with Surfer Blood
Surfer Blood's 2010 debut put them on the map, but their critical sizzle soon faded. After a 2017 comeback of sorts, the group's new record finds them expanding their sonic by revisiting their hometown with a surprising degree of reverence.
The Strokes Phone It In (Again) on ‘The New Abnormal’
The Strokes' The New Abnormal is an unabashedly uninspired promotional item for their upcoming world tour.
Bombay Bicycle Club Return with a Wake-Up Call
British indie pop-rockers, Bombay Bicycle Club chronicle the struggle to maintain hope in dark times on Everything Else Has Gone Wrong, their first album since 2014.
The Futureheads Come Out Swinging with the Exhilarating and Musically Nostalgic ‘Powers’
On their first album in seven years, British post-punk quartet the Futureheads are in an energetic, recharged mood with Powers.
Kaiser Chiefs Offer Great Fun on ‘Duck’
Kaiser Chiefs' Duck is full of energy and joy, and returns the band to their more rockish sound.
Editors Release ‘The Blanck Mass Sessions’ for a Record Store Day Album
Editors return to original recordings with Blanck Mass for 2018's Violence and release a special set that improves and expands on the "original version" with more depth, darkness, and exploration.
Liars Continue to Experiment with Solitude and Broken Relationships on ‘Titles with the Word Fountain’
Liars quickly follow-up 2017's TFCF with TWTWF, a sparse, ambient set of tracks that continues Angus Andrew's experimentation as the sole remaining founding member of the band.
