Pale Waves Put Forth Another Solid Effort on ‘Smitten’
Pale Waves ride nostalgia like they were old enough to have lived it. Whether their mimicry is incidental or purposeful, Smitten is another enjoyable record.
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Wild Pink Achieve a More Authentic Sound on ‘Dulling the Horns’
On Dulling the Horns, Wild Pink deliver reverberating guitars and new instruments that complement their thought-provoking sentiments and introspection.
Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Mirage Tour ’82’ Features the Hits
Culled mostly from previously-released material, this triple-vinyl set catches Fleetwood Mac in the midst of their world-beating commercial phase.
Bo Ramsey Revisits the Past in the ‘Sidetrack’ Lounge
In a world full of shredders, Bo Ramsey reveals the splendor of simplicity in his blues-laden Sidetrack EP. He lets this guitar do most of the talking.
Drug Church Critique Hypocrisy and Retain Their Edge on ‘PRUDE’
Drug Church’s PRUDE takes its place alongside Gouge Away’s Deep Sage as a highlight of the year in hardcore that could reach outside the flock.
Photay’s ‘Windswept’ Is an Ecstatic Embrace of Power and Wonder
An emotional and intellectual curiosity pulses through the glitches, polyrhythms, and floating synths of Photay’s Windswept, which feels distinctly personal.
Xiu Xiu’s Latest Album Shows Off Their Irresistible Noise
Xiu Xiu are uncompromising and have an equal appreciation for the beauty in life and all of its dark corners. Here, they mix jarring atonality and eerie calm.
Adeline Hotel’s ‘Whodunnit’ Beautifully Reflects on Breaking Up
Adeline Hotel’s ever-prolific Dan Knishkowy turns inward on his new album, Whodunnit, divorced but devoid of bitterness or blame.
Foxing’s New LP Is a Wild and Unpredictable Triumph
Foxing swing for the fences, and most often, it’s positively thrilling, bending a wealth of influences into something stirring and uniquely powerful.
JD McPherson Adds New Wave Glam to His Rock ‘n’ Roll
Nite Owls is JD McPherson’s most fully realized front-to-back example of his talent yet, and it points the way to an even more exciting follow-up.
Pop Duo Kit Sebastian Thrill on Thoughtful ‘New Internationale’
Kit Sebastian’s New Internationale is a robust pop masterpiece, a boldly artful work that is refined but not restrained, tasteful but never bland.
Will “True Love” Be the Last We Hear From Jane’s Addiction?
Even if Jane’s Addiction can’t reconcile their relationship, they owe it to themselves to finish what they started and see their new album to term.