Horsegirl Discover Their Identity on Superb New Album
With Phonetics On and On, Horsegirl move beyond their influences, carving out a distinct identity shaped through time and life experience.
Music Reviews
Creole Afro-Futurists Dowdelin Get Vulnerable on ‘Tchenbe!’
Dowdelin’s Tchenbe! packs an emotionally nuanced punch, allowing the Creole Afro-Futurists’ style to develop in promising ways.
Sarah Belle Reid Creates a World of Imaginary Bird Calls
Experimental duo Sarah Belle Reid and Vinny Golia use improvisation playfully and imaginatively with a unique new release that’s something truly magical.
Richard Dawson Discovers His Way Home on Captivating New LP
End of the Middle is a more streamlined Richard Dawson album that’s no less engaging and perhaps more accessible than his previous work.
Television Personalities Unleash Their Radio Sessions 1980-1993
Television Personalities’ Tune In, Turn On, Drop Out offers a fresh opportunity to explore the band and their still-unique, seemingly contradictory pleasures.
Sparks Fly on Jupiter and Okwess’ Thrilling ‘Ekoya’
Jupiter and Okwess make bold music that moves the body and mind. They are expert at making history and social commentary exciting.
Sam Moss Creates Memorable Deeply Affecting Indie Folk
Sam Moss’ talent is creating songs that initially seem harmless but will profoundly affect you. These tracks are to be discovered, savored, and rediscovered.
Death By Unga Bunga Boldly Fuse Power Pop and Garage Rock
Death by Unga Bunga’s Raw Muscular Power is a wild, humorous blend of power-pop and garage rock, tackling existential crises with infectious energy.
Vampisoul Reissues Violeta Parra’s Brilliant Final LP
It’s always a good time to revisit music taking a stand against fascism, and Violeta Parra’s Las Últimas Composiciones has some of South America’s best.
Sharon Van Etten Finds New Freedom with Her Band
Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory incorporate synths and darker sonic textures that suit the singer’s cerebral thoughts and powerhouse vocals.
Savoir Faire Creates a Stunning Blend of Existentialism and Retro Noir
Savoir Faire creates music for all ages and generations, made with skill and panache, eyes looking back with longing and forward with hope.
Bartees Strange Remains Shockingly Great on ‘Horror’
Fear may have inspired Bartees Strange’s new LP, but the songs on Horror are some of his best to date. He is one of the key artists of this decade.