mom and pop

Porter Robinson’s ‘Nurture’ Combines Piano, Electronics, and Big Pop Hooks

Porter Robinson’s ‘Nurture’ Combines Piano, Electronics, and Big Pop Hooks

Porter Robinson’s ear for melody and his willingness to occasionally undermine those melodies with glitchy electronic sounds make for an engaging record.

Sleater-Kinney Admit ‘The Center Won’t Hold’

Sleater-Kinney Admit ‘The Center Won’t Hold’

Amid sonic changes and a sudden departure, Sleater-Kinney tackle challenging issues and find a way forward on The Center Won't Hold.

Anything But Easy: An Interview with Tycho

Anything But Easy: An Interview with Tycho

Scott Hansen's Grammy-nominated instrumental outfit has thrived in the streaming era, soundtracking lives with quiet anthems while selling out arenas. With Tycho's new album, he does the unthinkable and adds vocals to the mix.

Tycho Incorporates a Vocalist Into His Electronic Dream Pop on ‘Weather’

Tycho Incorporates a Vocalist Into His Electronic Dream Pop on ‘Weather’

On Weather, chillwave's Tycho proves he can incorporate all of his signature elements into a traditional pop song structure without having to compromise the core.