Mr. Bungle Return with First Recording Since 1999, A Cover of “Fuck the USA”
Mike Patton's Mr. Bungle release a cover of the Exploited's "Fuck the USA". But what does it mean beyond its general timeliness?
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Michelle Vezilj’s Debut Song “Fire Goes to Die” Is Powerful (track review)
Michelle Vezilj's debut song "Fire Goes to Die" is about reclaiming power after a sexual assault and shifting the narrative from victim to victor.
Bibio Creates a Type of Dream Folk with “Curls” (track review)
Bibio broadens out his sound and blends acoustic instruments with electronics to create a gentle form of folktronica on "Curls".
Daniel Romano – “Empty Husk” (track review)
On "Empty Husk", Daniel Romano depicts the essential belief that any type of forward progression begins with a quiet revelation.
The Avett Brothers – “Roses and Sacrifice” (track review)
As fans expect from the Avett Brothers, "Roses and Sacrifice's" jaunty music masks the underlying emotional upheaval.
Kinnie Starr – “I’m Ready” (track review)
Kinnie Starr's "I'm Ready" is about closure, moving on, and the good times to come.
Punch Brothers – “Like It’s Going Out of Style” (track review)
Punch Brothers' "Like It's Going Out of Style" is the hushed final track on a relatively quiet but brilliantly composed collection of songs.
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy – “Blueberry Jam” (track review)
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy's "Blueberry Jam" is a drug-induced, fruit-fueled criticism of the world we live in today.
Kaelan Mikla – “Litil Dyr” / “Manadans” / “Reykjavik til stader” (track review)
Kaelan Mikla have captured the musical essence of Iceland, and the resulting sound is unique and mesmerizing.
Gregory Alan Isakov – “Chemicals” (track review)
True to Isakov's style, "Chemicals" is a penetrating narrative that explores the complexity of the human condition.
Haley Heynderickx – “Untitled God Song” (track review)
Haley Heynderickx's "Untitled God Song" objects to the single representation of God as white, male, and geriatric.