Daniel Romano’s ‘How Ill Thy World Is Ordered’ Is His Ninth LP of 2020 and It’s Glorious
No, this is isn't a typo. Daniel Romano's How Ill Thy World Is Ordered is his ninth full-length release of 2020, and it's a genre-busting thrill ride.
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Kate Bush’s Splendidly Transitional ‘Never For Ever’ at 40
Kate Bush's Never for Ever served as the stepping stone for the artist to reach her full potential as a bona fide musical genius.
Rufus Wainwright Makes a Welcome Return to Pop with ‘Unfollow the Rules’
Rufus Wainwright has done Judy Garland, Shakespeare, and opera, so now it's time for Rufus to rediscover Rufus on Unfollow the Rules.
Thin Lear’s ‘Wooden Cave’ Is Chamber Pop Perfection
The latest album from Queens-based singer-songwriter Matt Longo, aka Thin Lear, is an impeccably crafted ode to loners, death, and alienation.
12 Essential Kate Bush Songs
While Kate Bush is a national treasure in the UK, American listeners don't know her as well. The following 12 songs capture her irrepressible spirit.
Nu Deco Ensemble and Kishi Bashi Remake “I Am the Antichrist to You” (premiere + interview)
Nu Deco Ensemble and Kishi Bashi team up for a gorgeous live performance of "I Am the Antichrist to You", which has been given an orchestral renovation.
Fiona Apple’s Thundering ‘Fetch the Bolt Cutters’ Is Her Most Striking Album
Fiona Apple's Fetch the Bolt Cutters is bold and demanding, and it might very well go down as the finest full-length she has ever made.
Circus Magic: Patrick Wolf at St Pancras Old Church
Across his career, Patrick Wolf has been a real ratchet of identities, textures, garlands, costumes, hairstyles and colours, reinventing himself with each album.
Florence Welch Discussion and Acoustic Set at New Yorker Festival
Florence Welch participated in a deep discussion and gave a short performance as part of the 2019 New Yorker Festival.
Bent Knee’s ‘You Know What They Mean’ Is Another Successful Experiment in Boundary Smashing
Boston art rockers, Bent Knee turn a corner with perhaps their most accomplished album yet in You Know What They Mean.
Vampire Weekend’s Grandiose Madison Square Garden Debut
Vampire Weekend's largest headlining show in New York City, in support of their fourth album, Father of the Bride, was just one date of an extensive tour.
Bat for Lashes Sacrifices Exceptional Artistry for Nostalgia on ‘Lost Girls’
In contrast to Bat for Lashes' previous efforts—whose dense peculiarities and poeticisms rewarded deep listening—the retro Lose Girls is too run-of-the-mill and inconsequential.