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Gruff Rhys Returns with More Symphonic Delights on ‘Seeking New Gods’

Gruff Rhys Returns with More Symphonic Delights on ‘Seeking New Gods’

Gruff Rhys’ Seeking New Gods is another wonderfully adventurous, multifaceted, stirring, and all-around eternal collection from this psychedelic pop artist.

Black Midi’s ‘Schlagenheim’ Is Technically Proficient But Emotionally Shallow

Black Midi’s ‘Schlagenheim’ Is Technically Proficient But Emotionally Shallow

Like their namesake, Black Midi are a restless, unstoppable force that push their members and listeners to their limits in Schlagenheim.

SOAK’s ‘Grim Town’ Is Surprisingly Cheerful

SOAK’s ‘Grim Town’ Is Surprisingly Cheerful

SOAK's second album, Grim Town, belies its pessimistic title with some jaunty and bracing anthems of escape and liberation.

Nasty, Brutish, and Danceable: The New Sleaford Mods EP

Nasty, Brutish, and Danceable: The New Sleaford Mods EP

Sleaford Mods offer another tirade-and-beat-filled testament on their not so safe, soon to be ex-European home.

Parquet Courts: Human Performance

Parquet Courts: Human Performance

The Brooklyn quartet's latest album is incredibly broad in its sonic palette and focused in its approach.
Discovering Secret Weapons: Music Preview + Rough Trade Photos

Discovering Secret Weapons: Music Preview + Rough Trade Photos

Brooklyn-based Secret Weapons' headlining show at Rough Trade was an opportunity to catch the new band's fun, danceable grooves.
Blake Mills w/ Fiona Apple + yMusic: 8 October 2014 – Rough Trade (Photos)

Blake Mills w/ Fiona Apple + yMusic: 8 October 2014 – Rough Trade (Photos)

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Blake Mills is touring in support of his new album Heigh Ho with instrumental group yMusic backing him. Friend Fiona Apple joined in in New York.
John Grant: Rough Trade NYC In-Store Performance

John Grant: Rough Trade NYC In-Store Performance

John Grant, the artist behind Rough Trade's album of the year, was part of the NYC store's second week of shows. Before they had to stop.

The Top 100 Canadian Singles, by Bob Mersereau

An Evening Chat with the Morning Benders

20 Questions: Carole Pope

Pantha Du Prince: Black Noise