MusicReviewsMusicReviewsSASAMI crafts a daring, hot-blooded rock 'n' roll album on SqueezeThe Los Angeles singer-songwriter fearlessly dives into the deep end of the genre with her sophomore releaseByGabrielle SanchezPublishedFebruary 25, 2022Comments (2)
MusicReviewsRecordsMusicReviewsRecordsBlood Incantation's Timewave Zero is a death metal album without the death metalThe cosmic death metal masters get lost in the stars on their new ambient recordByMarty Sartini GarnerPublishedFebruary 23, 2022Comments (8)
MusicReviewsRecordsMusicReviewsRecordsSuperchunk’s Wild Loneliness reaffirms the band’s place in the pantheon of indie-rock greatsIt’s one of the long-running group’s most tender albums, but some sly lyricism lends a brittle edge to all the…ByAlex McLevyPublishedFebruary 22, 2022Comments (14)
MusicReviewsMusicReviewsHurray For The Riff Raff's Life On Earth struggles to outshine its predecessorThe first album from the folk-punk outfit in 5 years has plenty of gems, but loses some consistency amid the paeans…ByTatiana TenreyroPublishedFebruary 18, 2022Comments (4)
MusicReviewsRecordsMusicReviewsRecordsBeach House spreads some of its most impressive work across the four chapters of Once Twice MelodyDespite some missteps, the band's new album proves Beach House has more up its sleeve than subdued melodiesByTatiana TenreyroPublishedFebruary 16, 2022Comments (4)
MusicReviewsRecordsMusicReviewsRecordsThere's a perfect record nestled within the engaging sprawl of Big Thief's new double albumLike its title, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You can be a bit much, but Big Thief still crafts the closest…ByAlex McLevyPublishedFebruary 11, 2022Comments (15)
MusicReviewsRecordsMusicReviewsRecordsShamir braves industrial beats—and his trauma—on the remarkable HeterosexualityThe Philly-via-Vegas musician (and Tuca & Bertie voice actor) is at his best when he’s confrontationalByMax FreedmanPublishedFebruary 10, 2022Comments (3)
MusicReviewsMusicReviewsSpoon's Lucifer On The Sofa finds new meaning in familiar territoryThe band's 10th album is as adventurous and forward-looking as everByAnnie ZaleskiPublishedFebruary 9, 2022Comments (5)
MusicReviewsRecordsMusicReviewsRecordsBeirut’s Artifacts digs up the spirit of early-aughts indie experimentationListening now, it’s hard to dispute that this collection of early material contains some of the best songs of…ByJohn EverhartPublishedFebruary 4, 2022Comments (10)
MusicReviewsMusicReviewsMitski's previous work casts a looming shadow over the diminished Laurel HellWhile Laurel Hell takes the singer-songwriter in new directions, the music loses its potencyByGabrielle SanchezPublishedFebruary 3, 2022Comments (16)
MusicReviewsRecordsMusicReviewsRecordsAnimal Collective finds the groove—and refuses to leave—on the consistently compelling Time SkiffsIt may lack the raucous experimentalism of past records, but the tiki lounge exotica vibe makes for a satisfying…ByAlex McLevyPublishedFebruary 2, 2022Comments (8)
MusicReviewsRecordsMusicReviewsRecordsEels' latest album is full of distortion and frustration, but not enough memorable hooksExtreme Witchcraft, the band's 14th full-length, finds Mark Oliver Everett cutting loose but misplacing his knack…ByDavid BrusiePublishedJanuary 25, 2022Comments (10)
MusicReviewsMusicReviewsCordae reflects on his path to stardom from A Bird's Eye ViewThe Los Angeles rapper has legacy in mind with sophomore LPByNina HernandezPublishedJanuary 18, 2022
MusicReviewsMusicReviewsCat Power’s expansive Covers album looks both inward and outFrom Bob Seger to Kitty Wells, the singer-songwriter's third covers collection reimagines the familiar and the…ByAnnie ZaleskiPublishedJanuary 12, 2022Comments (22)
MusicReviewsRecordsMusicReviewsRecordsAvant-pop artist Arca undercuts her musical impact by piling on too much at onceThe simultaneous release of Alejandra Ghersi’s four new albums—that’s 47 songs, two and a half hours of music—blends…ByMax FreedmanPublishedDecember 3, 2021Comments (14)
MusicReviewsMusicReviewsAdele reaches new heights on 30, her best album to dateAdele's always been genuine, open, and bold, but never as much as she is on her fourth albumByGabrielle SanchezPublishedNovember 23, 2021Comments (8)
MusicReviewsRecordsMusicReviewsRecordsConverge and friends find an alternative to ripping your face off on BloodmoonWith help from special guests like Chelsea Wolfe, the Boston hardcore greats take a detour into mellower moodinessByA.A. DowdPublishedNovember 18, 2021Comments (10)
MusicReviewsMusicReviewsTaylor Swift’s Red (Taylor's Version) is a sweeping, profound time machine of an albumTaylor Swift’s second re-recorded album is a potent return to her Red era, but with notable updatesBySaloni GajjarPublishedNovember 16, 2021Comments (18)
MusicReviewsMusicReviewsCourtney Barnett’s Things Take Time, Take Time takes time to enjoyYou won’t find anthemic songs to sing-shout along to on this new record, but there are still some gemsByTatiana TenreyroPublishedNovember 16, 2021Comments (3)
MusicReviewsRecordsMusicReviewsRecordsAimee Mann gets theatrical with the Girl, Interrupted-inspired Queens Of The Summer HotelOne of America’s best living songwriters pens tracks for a stage adaptation of the acclaimed book, but makes the…ByAlex McLevyPublishedNovember 5, 2021Comments (22)