The Complete Oral History of Caravan Palace’s <|°_°|>
Ten years ago, electro swingers Caravan Palace released a masterpiece that defied even their own fans. <|°_°|> (Robot Face) is what their legacy hangs on.
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‘Extended Stimulation’ Remixes Will Blow Out Speakers in Style
The epic Extended Stimulation set collects remixes of often overlooked 1980s songs, and you’ve never heard them this way before.
Indie Pop Legends Saint Etienne Discuss Their Retirement Party
Saint Etienne discuss their career and philosophy amidst the release of their final album, International. They move your body as much as your mind.
Frost Children Go for Synthpop and Almost Pull It Off
With SISTER, Frost Children haven’t quite figured out the balance between engaging songwriting and just reaching for the big hooks.
Weval Surrender to the Dancefloor’s Irresistible Freedom
With Chorophobia, Weval have crafted their most club-ready album to date. With its laser focus on the dancefloor, it feels like a well-constructed DJ set.
Baxter Dury’s ‘Allbarone’ Is His Very Best Album
Baxter Dury has created a rare album that continually reveals hidden depths, both lyrically and musically. Allbarone is a richly observed record.
Cut Copy Sound Like a Muffled Echo of Themselves
Moments feels like a less effective, generic version of the addictive earworms that Cut Copy once prescribed to our ears with masterpieces.
The Title of Ava Max’s New LP Is a Warning
Ava Max’s third album, Don’t Click Play, is a predictable disco-pop rehash, but comes with an intriguing media narrative
Yves and K-Pop’s Cool Reckoning
What do you do when you are a world-renowned artist like K-pop’s Yves and your big viral moment is for a portion of a song that doesn’t even feature your vocals?
Lorde Takes the Right Path on ‘Virgin’
Maturity requires sacrifice, which, throughout her fourth album, Lorde discovers by separating herself from the person the world sees and often expects.
Addison Rae’s ‘Addison’ Is a Pop Star Origin Story
I’m left with a new idea of who Addison Rae is, and this idea is way more interesting than how I feel about most of the pop music in those algorithmic playlists.
Sami Galbi’s ‘Ylh Bye Bye’ Is an Incredible Debut
Swiss-Moroccan producer Sami Galbi crafts a warm, inviting blend of chaabi, North African folk music, trap, and global club sounds, creating a DIY street party