The Matinee ’21 v. 088
The Matinee ’21 v. 088 features some heavy-hitters, which includes some of the more renowned indie artists and newcomers whose […]
Freyr – ‘Nicotine Bunker’ (album review)
On his debut album, ‘Nicotine Bunker’, Swedish-Icelandic singer-songwriter Freyr delivers a somber awakening with his radiant indie folk. The best […]
Wy – ‘Marriage’ (album review)
On their mesmerizing and emotional third album, ‘Marriage’, Malmö dream-pop duo Wy reveal how weakness is a strength to make […]
Jess Locke – ‘Don’t Ask Yourself Why’ (album review)
Timeless in its sound and contemporary in its content, Melbourne-based Jess Locke reminds us what makes us human on her […]
Pixey – ‘Free to Live in Colour’ (EP review)
With ‘Free to Live in Colour’, Lizzie Hillesdon – a.k.a. Pixey – provides the soundtrack that frees us from our […]
Sprints – ‘Manifesto’ (EP review)
Dublin-based quartet Sprints ignite an uprising on societal ills and our own self-destructive nature on their furious, exhilarating, and awesome […]
Chad VanGaalen – ‘World’s Most Stressed Out Gardener’ (album review)
Chad VanGaalen demonstrates once again why he’s the world’s most creative (and weirdest) songwriter on the wacky, bizarre, yet immensely […]
Bleach Lab – ‘A Calm Sense Of Surrounding’ (EP review)
Bleach Lab capture the vulnerability, intimacy, and beauty of ’90s dream-pop on their unforgettable debut EP, ‘A Calm Sense Of […]
Danz CM – ‘The Absurdity of Human Existence’ (album review)
In her first album as Danz CM and third studio album overall, Danielle Johnson sets aside her past and peers […]
Arlo Parks – ‘Collapsed in Sunbeams’ (album review)
Through eleven impeccably written vignettes revolving around heartbreak, enduring friendship, and identity, rising star Arlo Parks’ debut album, ‘Collapsed in […]
Yung – ‘Ongoing Dispute’ (album review)
Danish post-punk / noise-rock outfit Yung’s sophomore album, ‘Ongoing Dispute’, is a cathartic and explosive experience that brilliantly and frighteningly […]
Kiwi Jr. – ‘Cooler Returns’ (album review)
Politics, weird dreams, and the little things that bring joy, Kiwi Jr.’s ‘Cooler Returns’ is a fun, clever, and engaging […]
Still Corners – ‘The Last Exit’ (album review)
Desert-noir / dream-pop duo Still Corners stunningly and poignantly explore humanity’s plight on their dazzling new album, ‘The Last Exit’. […]
Pearl Charles – ‘Magic Mirror’ (album review)
Los Angeles-based artist Pearl Charles heals the deepest wounds and inspires us to move on with her ’60s and ’70s […]
Shame – ‘Drunk Tank Pink’ (album review)
Shame brilliantly and explosively capture theirs and the world’s state of mind on their bold, expansive, and explosive sophomore album, […]
Most Anticipated Albums of 2021
Happy New Year! Now is when we look ahead to the upcoming albums from our favorite artists. While the list […]
Favorite 50 Albums of 2020
Now we come to the Grand Finale of lists – our Favorite 50 Albums of 2020. As is always the […]
Favorite 20 EPs of 2020
Like film versus television, full-length records tend to get more attention than extended players. But as we have seen through […]
Topographies – ‘Ideal Form’ (album review)
Bay-area post-punk / darkgaze trio Topographies contemplate humanity’s existential crisis on their enthralling debut album, ‘Ideal Form’. Ideal Form by […]
Told Slant – ‘Point the Flashlight and Walk’ (album review)
Point The Flashlight and Walk by Told Slant Few artists pack an emotional punch like Told Slant. Felix Walworth’s voice […]