Broadcast’s ‘Distant Call’ Shows There Were Always Haunting
Broadcast’s music always felt mysterious with a degree of distance and isolation. Broadcast were always haunting, and Distant Call leads to that realization.
Music Reviews
Kasey Chambers Displays Her ‘Backbone’ in a New Bundle
One can take the songs on ‘Backbone’ as a whole to understand how Kasey Chambers sees the world and her relation to it from various points of view over time.
The Linda Lindas Are Earnestly Edgy on ‘No Obligation’
The Linda Lindas voice the trials inherent to growing up in a society that devalues perspectives of the young, the feminine, and the ‘different’.
Jack White Blasts the North Bay with Blues Rock Power
Standing up to Trump continues to win solidarity for Jack White in utilizing his pop culture platform to speak out against the fascist MAGA movement.
Kelley Mickwee Finds ‘Everything Beautiful’ When You Are in Love
Kelley Mickwee has a smokey voice mixed with honey that expresses pain and pleasure at the same time. The ache in her throat suggests she’s been through it all.
The Cure’s Long-Awaited New Single “Alone” Is a Celestial Lament
“Alone” is one of the most devastating songs in the Cure’s entire catalogue, evoking an agonizing sense of loss that can deeply resonate with many listeners.
Kelly Lee Owens trades Brat Summer for Dreamstate Autumn
DJ, singer, and producer Kelly Lee Owens takes the opposite path from Charli XCX, yet meets her at the crossroads of pop and electronic music on Dreamstate.
Yasmin Williams Discovers New Growth in ‘Acadia’
Drawing on a range of influences while incorporating a variety of guest musicians, Yasmin Williams has created her most ambitious music yet on Acadia.
Grayson Capps Finds the Joy in ‘Heartbreak, Misery & Death’
These songs will lift your spirit by sharing their sorrow with you. Misery loves company. Grayson Capps’ new album invites one to sing along.
Lea Thomas Exudes Warmth with the Expansive ‘Cosmos Forever’
With Lea Thomas and her gifted band at the helm, she has created nothing short of a widescreen, ethereal, sonic gem that one can easily get lost in.
Pale Waves Put Forth Another Solid Effort on ‘Smitten’
Pale Waves ride nostalgia like they were old enough to have lived it. Whether their mimicry is incidental or purposeful, Smitten is another enjoyable record.
Wild Pink Achieve a More Authentic Sound on ‘Dulling the Horns’
On Dulling the Horns, Wild Pink deliver reverberating guitars and new instruments that complement their thought-provoking sentiments and introspection.