Kenny Wayne Shepherd Pays Tribute to Rock
Blues artist Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s Dirt on My Diamonds -Vol. 2 is a tribute to rock music, an epistle from a proud disciple to his beatified masters.
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JW Francis Shines on His Fourth Album ‘SUNSHINE’
JW Francis executes his ideas with precision and shows exceptional growth while maintaining a firm root in the DIY lo-fi spirit. SUNSHINE is yet another example.
Being Dead Deliver One of the Best Albums of 2024 with ‘EELS’
On the effervescent EELS, Being Dead make good on their promise not to repeat themselves on any song and dart through styles with relative ease to produce a gem.
‘Evergreen’ Is a New Plateau in Soccer Mommy’s Development
Soccer Mommy wrestles with profound loss on her new record, which is more organic and grander than anything she has released before.
Kylie Minogue’s Sequel to ‘Tension’ Is a Worthy Follow-Up
On her 17th studio album, Kylie Minogue once again proves that few of her peers or followers understand the art of light dance-pop as well as she does.
Being Dead Embrace the Absurd in Garage Rock
Austin’s Being Dead offer up a bizarre, disjointed realm that constantly shifts, sweeping you up and launching you into the most unexpected places.
Tish Hinojosa Sweetly Sings ‘With a Guitar & a Pen’ in Hand
Tish Hinojosa understands the importance of perspective. Her lyrics look at life from more than one side, knowing we are happier if we search for good.
Elephant9 and Terje Rypdal Blaze on ‘Catching Fire’
Elephant9’s new LP is a showpiece for what can happen when masterful instrumentalists follow the muse, fueled by an audience that locks into every twist.
Better to Burn Out: Neil Young’s ‘Archives Vol. III (1976-1987)’
Neil Young’s Archives Vol. III (1976-1987) is the most substantial of his three archival releases, providing an ecstatic vision of what it means to “burn out”.
French Shoegazers Healees Add Deft Power Pop on ‘Coin de l’œil’
Channeling For Against and classic Stone Roses, Healees’ Coin de l’œil fuses jangle, shoegaze, and power pop into something beyond those genres.
Diana Panton Sings Soft and Easy Songs of Love
Jazz singer Diana Panton’s voice suggests the present tenuousness is part of love’s charm. That’s vital to its truth and beauty (“soft winds and roses”).
Halsey Reveals Her Truest Self Through Impersonation
Halsey’s The Great Impersonator reimagines her career throughout the decades, displaying a conceptual artist at the top of her game. A masterclass in honesty.