The Field: The Follower
The Field's new album is not a case of diminishing returns, but a work about refining electronic music which was, by definition, already perfect.
Danilo Bortoli
Various Artists: New York Noise: Dance Music From the New York Underground 1977-1982
New York Noise is a comprehensive look at the post-punk and no wave era, a short period in time whose influence is still immeasurable and sensed today.
Sarah Neufeld: The Ridge
The Ridge is a technically accomplished album that aims to be more than simply that.
Foxes: All I Need
All I Need does not aim to make Foxes stand out amidst an overcrowded pop scene, but it still guarantees some of the pop singles this year will see.
Beyoncé and When Music Writing Becomes Activism
The overall response to Beyoncé's "Formation" has been startlingly positive, but mostly for reasons attached to political agendas. It's time to investigate this trend.
Beaunoise – ‘Pianoworks’ (audio)
Beau Sorenson's music is reminiscent of the neoclassical movement that gained momentum during the aughts, yet successfully veers towards a more experimental direction.
nonkeen: the gamble
nonkeen's the gamble is a really impressive release given its context. Strip the album out of it and the listener will have something more humane and approachable.
On Judging the Judges of the US Supreme Court
Cass R. Sunstein categorizes the Court’s judges into personas, tracing their personalities according to the position they assume in their rulings.
Bernard Harcourt’s Study on Our Surveillance State, ‘Exposed’, Is a Call for Action
Surveillance, contrary to 19th century theories, is not an activity perpetrated solely by actors of the state, but rather by “state like” actors -- and we are the actors.
SOPHIE: Product
SOPHIE's Product is a prismatic take on the London producer's work so far that solidifies his controversial aesthetics.
Pop Will Eat Itself: On PC Music’s Twisted Art
PC Music has been a source of controversy since the Internet-based label's inception. Those conversations might help shine light on the way the Internet is changing the way we talk about art.
Carly Rae Jepsen – “Last Christmas” (audio)
Carly Rae Jepsen's take on Wham's Christmas classic makes for a a minimalist, controlled song.