Whitney: Small Talk [Album Review]
WhitneySmall TalkAWAL [2025] “A breezy, late-afternoon groove that proves Whitney still shine brightest when they keep it simple and sincere.” Album Overview: Whitney formed in … Read more
Pavement: Hecklers Choice-Big Gums And Heavy Lifters | Pavements (Original Soundtrack) [Album Review]
PavementHecklers Choice: Big Gums And Heavy LiftersMatador Records [2025] PavementPavements (Original Soundtrack)Matador Records [2025] “From hits to oddities, these releases capture Pavement at their most … Read more
Katy & The Null Sets: Troublemaker [Album Review]
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bar italia: Some Like It Hot [Album Review]
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Jay Som: Belong [Album Review]
Jay SomBelongPolyvinyl Records [2025] “Belong proves growth doesn’t mean starting over—it means sounding more like yourself than ever.” Album Overview: Jay Som began as the … Read more
Rhett Miller: A Lifetime Of Riding By Night [Album Review]
Rhett MillerA Lifetime Of Riding By NightATO Records [2025] “A weathered, heartfelt ride from a songwriter who still finds beauty in the miles behind him.” … Read more
Rocket: R Is For Rocket [Album Review]
RocketR Is For RocketTransgressive Records/Canvasback Music [2025] “Rocket’s debut fires on walls of guitars and raw emotion.” Album Overview: Rocket formed in Los Angeles in … Read more
SPRINTS: All That Is Over [Album Review]
SPRINTSAll That Is OverCity Slang/Sub Pop Records [2025] “A gripping second act that trades raw urgency for mood and muscle without losing the fire.” Album … Read more
The Berries: The Berries [Album Review]
The BerriesThe BerriesSelf-Released [2025] “A reset that trades flash for focus—Berry at his most human and direct.” Album Overview: The Berries is the brainchild of … 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
Mac DeMarco: Guitar [Album Review]
Mac DeMarcoGuitarMac’s Record Label [2025] “DeMarco pares it back to the bone—simple songs, no filler, and just enough charm to keep you floating.” Album Overview: … Read more
Mae Powell: Making Room For The Light [Album Review]
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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
The Black Keys: No Rain, No Flowers [Album Review]
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Chris Staples: Don’t Worry [Album Review]
Chris StaplesDon’t WorryHot Tub Recordings [2025] “Don’t Worry delivers ten new gems from the criminally underrated singer-songwriter.” Album Overview: Chris Staples has been making music … Read more
Michael Beach: Big Black Plume [Album Review]
Michael BeachBig Black PlumePoison City/Goner Records [2025] “With Big Black Plume, Beach dives deep into a vast, experimental soundscape that demands attention—and multiple listens.” Album … Read more
The Queen & I: At Peace [Album Review]
The Queen & IAt PeaceSelf-Released [2025] “Bittersweet hooks and soaring guitars make At Peace a record that sticks with you.” Album Overview: Oakland’s The Queen … 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
Ben Nichols: In The Heart Of The Mountain [Album Review]
Ben NicholsIn The Heart Of The MountainLiberty & Lament [2025] “Nichols captures stillness like a photograph—every note a memory, every lyric a weathered footprint.” Album … Read more
Leroi Conroy: A Tiger’s Tale [Album Review]
Leroi ConroyA Tiger’s TaleColemine Records [2025] “Leroi Conroy’s debut album shows he can hang with the big cats.” Album Overview: Colemine Records has been at … 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
WPTR: Redness & Swelling At The Injection Site [Album Review]
WPTRRedness & Swelling At The Injection Site Lame-O Records [2025] “Lo-fi folk for insomniacs and philosophers—Redness and Swelling at the Injection Site lingers like a late-night … 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
The Bug Club: Very Human Features [Album Review]
The Bug ClubVery Human FeaturesSub Pop Records [2025] “Garage-pop charmers slow their roll just enough to make you lean in.” Album Overview: Formed in 2016 … Read more