Automatic: Is It Now? [Album Review]
AutomaticIs It Now?Stones Throw Records [2025] “A sleek, rhythmic jolt that proves Automatic are operating on their own wavelength.” Album Overview: Automatic formed in Los … Read more
Snocaps: Snocaps [Album Review]
SnocapsSnocapsANTI- [2025] “A reunion that feels both instinctive and brand new—Snocaps proves the Crutchfield sisters still make indie magic together.” Album Overview: Snocaps is a … Read more
Katy & The Null Sets: Troublemaker [Album Review]
Katy & The Null SetsTroublemakerSelf-Released [2025] “Katy Ohsiek turns self-reflection into indie gold with Troublemaker’s mix of heart, humor, and hook.” Album Overview: Katy & … Read more
bar italia: Some Like It Hot [Album Review]
bar italiaSome Like It HotMatador Records [2025] “A cinematic tangle of post-punk grit and late-night vulnerability—bar italia stay unpredictable and utterly compelling.” Album Overview: bar … Read more
They Are Gutting A Body Of Water: LOTTO [Album Review]
They Are Gutting A Body Of WaterLOTTOJulia’s War/Smoking Room/ATO Records [2025] “Shoegaze with teeth—LOTTO is TAGABOW’s loudest, rawest cry for connection yet.” Album Overview: They … Read more
AFI: Silver Bleeds The Black Sun… [Album Review]
AFISilver Bleeds The Black Sun…Run For Cover Records [2025] “AFI lean into the shadows and come out sounding more alive than ever.” Album Overview: AFI … Read more
Joanne Robertson: Blurrr [Album Review]
Joanne RobertsonBlurrrAD 93 [2025] “Blurrr turns space and silence into a spell you’ll want to live inside.” Album Overview: Joanne Robertson is a British musician … Read more
Various Artists: I Will Swim To You – A Tribute To Jason Molina [Album Review]
Various ArtistsI Will Swim To You: A Tribute To Jason MolinaRun For Cover Records [2025] “Today’s indie voices turn Molina’s timeless songs into a tribute … Read more
Case Oats: Last Missouri Exit [Album Review]
Case OatsLast Missouri ExitMerge Records [2025] “From Missouri roots to Chicago nights, Last Missouri Exit makes honesty sound like home.” Album Overview: Case Oats began … Read more
Big Thief: Double Infinity [Album Review]
Big ThiefDouble Infinity4AD [2025] “Double Infinity isn’t about instant hits but about moments that bloom the more you live with them.” Album Overview: Big Thief … Read more
Greg Freeman: Burnover [Album Review]
Greg FreemanBurnoverTransgressive Records/Canvasback Music [2025] “Burnover is the kind of indie rock album that makes you believe again.” Album Overview: Greg Freeman grew up in … Read more
Hand Habits: Blue Reminder [Album Review]
Hand HabitsBlue ReminderFat Possum Records [2025] “Hand Habits trades whispers for widescreen indie rock.” Album Overview: Hand Habits is the project of Meg Duffy, a … Read more
Wombo: Danger In Fives [Album Review]
WomboDanger In FivesFire Talk Records [2025] “Subdued, sly, and sonically rich—Danger in Fives proves Wombo don’t need volume to leave an impression.” Album Overview: Formed … Read more
Far Caspian: Autofiction [Album Review]
Far CaspianAutofictionTiny Library Records [2025] “Far Caspian strips back the layers on Autofiction, delivering moments of warmth and reflection.” Album Overview: Far Caspian is the … Read more
Oog Bogo: Cowgirls [Album Review]
Oog BogoCowgirlsIn The Red Records [2025] “A warped rock thrill ride that dodges easy labels and rewards repeat listens.” Album Overview: Oog Bogo, the ever-evolving brainchild … Read more
Allo Darlin’: Bright Nights [Album Review]
Allo Darlin’Bright NightsFika/Slumberland Records [2025] “Allo Darlin’ reunites with warmth and wisdom, crafting songs that linger like familiar postcards.” Album Overview: Allo Darlin’ began in … Read more
Frankie Cosmos: Different Talking [Album Review]
Frankie CosmosDifferent Talking Sub Pop Records [2025] “Short songs, big feelings—Frankie Cosmos sharpen their sound without losing the softness.” Album Overview: Different Talking is the sixth … Read more
Lightheaded: Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming! [Album Review]
LightheadedThinking, Dreaming, Scheming!Skep Wax/Slumberland Records [2025] “A soft-focus shimmer of indie-pop charm—Lightheaded refine their sound without losing the sparkle.” Album Overview: Lightheaded formed on the … Read more
caroline: caroline 2 [Album Review]
carolinecaroline 2Rough Trade Records [2025] “Like a storm in slow motion—caroline 2 reshapes post-rock with warmth, wonder, and fearless ambition.” Album Overview: Formed in South … Read more
Florry: Sounds Like… [Album Review]
FlorrySounds Like…Dear Life Records [2025] “Sounds Like… blurs twang, tension, and tenderness into one unforgettable ride.” Album Overview: Florry started as the solo songwriting outlet … Read more
Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke: Tall Tales [Album Review]
Mark Pritchard & Thom YorkeTall TalesWarp Records [2025] “Pritchard and Yorke rewire the emotional core of electronic music into something deeply cinematic.” Album Overview: Mark … Read more
Lily Seabird: Trash Mountain [Album Review]
Lily SeabirdTrash MountainLame-O Records [2025] “Lily Seabird turns quiet reflection into folk-rock gold on Trash Mountain.” Album Overview: Lily Seabird is a Vermont-based musician who … Read more
Mamalarky: Hex Key [Album Review]
MamalarkyHex KeyEpitaph Records [2025] “A tighter, more focused Mamalarky emerges—with quirks intact and clarity turned up.” Album Overview: Born from a long-standing friendship, Mamalarky is … Read more
Glazyhaze: SONIC [Album Review]
GlazyhazeSONICHoodooh [2025] “A shimmering split-screen of mood and melody—SONIC is shoegaze with emotional precision.” Album Overview: Glazyhaze is a four-piece band based in Venice, Italy, … Read more
Momma: Welcome To My Blue Sky [Album Review]
MommaWelcome To My Blue SkyLucky Number Music/Polyvinyl Records [2025] “A graceful step forward—Momma can still riff but trades some distortion for depth on Welcome to … Read more