Andrew Bird Lets the Rock Roll and Flies High in Oakland
Andrew Bird takes one of the year's best albums, My Finest Work Yet, on the road and delivers a stellar live version in its entirety with dynamic backing band.
15 Nov 2019
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Ludicrous Irony in Scorsese's 'The Irishman'
With its big performances and stellar script, The Irishman is the glorious culmination of Scorsese's lifelong fascination with mobsters and their built-in self-destruction.
15 Nov 2019
The Horror and the Humor in Liz Phair's 'Horror Stories'
In her music industry memoir, Horror Stories, Liz Phair has a knack for imbuing the ordinary with a weighty and relatable significance.
14 Nov 2019
The Sensational Barnes Brothers Build a Legacy with 'Nobody's Fault But My Own'
With their gospel soul, the Sensational Barnes Brothers kick off a new label with an old sound, providing good news for everyone.
14 Nov 2019
Michael Kiwanuka Journeys Into His Soul
Soulful British folk rocker Michael Kiwanuka brings listeners along for an evocative sonic journey on his new album, Kiwanuku.
14 Nov 2019
Sjöblom's 'Palimpsest' Is Visually Unlike Most Graphic Memoirs
The title of Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom's graphic memoir, Palimpsest, is an excellent metaphor for adoption generally and especially the literally erased and rewritten documents that define many Korean adoptions. But it is also a visual metaphor.
13 Nov 2019
Jazz, Soul, and a Whole Lot More with the Souljazz Orchestra
The Souljazz Orchestra confront current political realities with a mix of reggae, ska, disco, and punk -- plus some jazz and soul, of course -- on Chaos Theories.
13 Nov 2019
Stereolab Reissue Their Classics: 'Emperor Tomato Ketchup'
Now is the perfect time to reacquaint -- or acquaint -- yourself with Stereolab's landmark 1996 album, Emperor Tomato Ketchup.
13 Nov 2019
With 'Cape Disappointment' Aaron Semer Shows Why He Is the Singer-Songwriter We All Need
Americana/folk artist, Aaron Semer's second solo album, Cape Disappointment, is a blunt, direct work on living and loving in our turbulent times.
13 Nov 2019
On Steve Almond's ​Feeling-Fueled Rant on John Williams' 'Stoner'
Sink into the metatextual delights of a touchstone ranting about his own touchstone with Steve Almond's Stoner and the Battle for the Inner Life.
12 Nov 2019
Quiet Desires in Allison Anders' 'Gas Food Lodging'
Allison Anders' Gas Food Lodging gives us such compelling characters that we cannot help but sit and observe them.
12 Nov 2019
'Cheap Queen' Establishes King Princess' Talent
Cheap Queen undoubtedly establishes King Princess' talent, but it encounters issues with contrived affectations and productions that show less experimentation than seen on previous singles.
12 Nov 2019
With a New Covers Project, Juliana Hatfield Sets Her Sights on the Police
Continuing her take on artist-themed covers albums, Juliana Hatfield takes a stab at the Police songbook, with unique, marvelous results.
12 Nov 2019
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Paint a Portrait of a Grieving Parent on 'Ghosteen'
The anguish a parent feels for losing their child is harrowing and Ghosteen masterfully captures Nick Cave's grief and spiraling rumination on mortality.
12 Nov 2019
Pop Meets Soul Meets Experimentation in Sequoyah Murray's Debut
Atlanta's Sequoyah Murray has delivered one of the best albums of 2019 with his extraordinary debut Before You Begin.
11 Nov 2019
Beats, Glitches and Melody: Oval's 'Eksploio' Is a Rich, Modern Treat for the Ears
Electronic musician Markus Popp continues to make warm, creative and adventurous electronic music under the Oval moniker with his new EP, Eksploio.
11 Nov 2019
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