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 McLevy2/11/22 9:00AMComments (15)Save
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 Freedman2/10/22 8:00AMComments (3)Save
MusicReviewsMusicReviewsSpoon's Lucifer On The Sofa finds new meaning in familiar territoryThe band's 10th album is as adventurous and forward-looking as everByAnnie Zaleski2/09/22 11:00AMComments (5)Save
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 Everhart2/04/22 6:00AMComments (10)Save
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 Sanchez2/03/22 6:00AMComments (16)Save
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 McLevy2/02/22 6:00AMComments (8)Save
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 Brusie1/25/22 8:00AMComments (10)Save
MusicReviewsMusicReviewsCordae reflects on his path to stardom from A Bird's Eye ViewThe Los Angeles rapper has legacy in mind with sophomore LPByNina Hernandez1/18/22 11:05AMSave
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 Zaleski1/12/22 6:00AMComments (22)Save
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 Freedman12/03/21 10:00AMComments (14)Save
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 Sanchez11/23/21 7:00AMComments (8)Save
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. Dowd11/18/21 12:00PMComments (10)Save
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 Gajjar11/16/21 3:15PMComments (18)Save
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 Tenreyro11/16/21 1:25PMComments (3)Save
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 McLevy11/05/21 1:05PMComments (22)Save
MusicReviewsRecordsMusicReviewsRecordsSnail Mail’s Valentine is a soul-stirring study in vulnerability and romanceOn the band’s sophomore album, singer-songwriter Lindsey Jordan traverses the heights of passion and depths of…ByGabrielle Sanchez11/05/21 11:40AMComments (3)Save
MusicReviewsRecordsMusicReviewsRecordsR.E.M.’s eclectic, road-created New Adventures In Hi-Fi sounds more resonant than everA deluxe reissue of the 1996 album, with B-sides, covers, and alternate takes, highlights the Athens band's restless…ByAnnie Zaleski10/27/21 10:00AMComments (82)Save
MusicReviewsRecordsMusicReviewsRecordsBlue Banisters is the better Lana Del Rey record of 2021Lana Del Rey's Blue Banisters proves she's still capable of crafting gorgeous musical gut-punchesByTatiana Tenreyro10/22/21 2:51PMComments (10)Save
MusicReviewsRecordsMusicReviewsRecordsBLACKSTARKIDS’ new album Puppies Forever will charm its way into your heartThe ebullient trio assembles a wide-ranging collection of styles and sounds to craft a record both lo-fi and low-key…ByAlex McLevy10/15/21 12:30PMComments (1)Save
MusicReviewsRecordsMusicReviewsRecordsLil Nas X’s debut album, MONTERO, is built on queer love, yearning, and griefThe 22-year-old rapper uncovers new, more vulnerable layersByGabrielle Sanchez9/23/21 8:00AMComments (17)Save