Old 97’s: American Primitive [Album Review]
Old 97’sAmerican PrimitiveATO Records [2024] Album Overview: American Primitive is the thirteenth studio album by the Dallas veterans Old 97’s. The record is arriving just … Read more
VELCROS: Strange News From The Vault [Album Review]
VELCROSStrange News From The VaultCrazysane Records [2024] Album Overview: Strange News From The Vault marks the debut album from Leipzig, Germany-based trio VELCROS. This release … Read more
Ride: Interplay [Album Review]
RideInterplayWichita/PIAS Recordings [2024] Album Overview: When UK shoegaze legends Ride reunited in 2014, it seemed unlikely it would be anything more than a few shows. … Read more
Adrianne Lenker: Bright Future [Album Review]
Adrianne LenkerBright Future4AD [2024] Album Overview: Adrianne Lenker, known for her work as a member of the band Big Thief, has just released her latest … Read more
Thee Sinseers: Sinseerly Yours [Album Review]
Thee SinseersSinseerly YoursColemine Records [2024] Album Overview: Thee Sinseers are a nine-piece Los Angeles-based outfit spearheaded by songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Joey Quiñones. He’s … Read more
Marbled Eye: Read The Air [Album Review]
Marbled EyeRead The AirSummer Shade/Digital Regress [2024] Album Overview: Marbled Eye, an Oakland-based band, is set to release their sophomore album, Read The Air, tomorrow, … Read more
Eyelids: No Jigsaw [Album Review]
EyelidsNo JigsawJealous Butcher Records [2024] Album Overview: Emerging from the creative crucible of Portland’s indie rock scene, Eyelids have captured listeners from the beginning with … Read more
90 Day Men: We Blame Chicago [Album Review]
90 Day MenWe Blame ChicagoNumero Group [2024] Album Overview: We Blame Chicago is another excellent box set from the label Numero Group as it compiles … Read more
Kim Gordon: The Collective [Album Review]
Kim GordonThe CollectiveMatador Records [2024] Album Overview: The Collective is Kim Gordon’s follow-up to her 2019 solo debut album, No Home Record. Produced by Justin … Read more
Rip Van Winkle: The Grand Rapids EP [Album Review]
Rip Van WinkleThe Grand Rapids EPSplendid Research [2024] Album Overview: Rip Van Winkle was originally announced as a mysterious Robert Pollard project. Now, with its … Read more
Hooper Crescent: Essential Tremors [Album Review]
Hooper CrescentEssential TremorsSpoilsport Records [2024] Album Overview: Essential Tremors is the sophomore album from Brunswick, Australia’s Hooper Crescent. It marks a significant progression from … Read more
Real Estate: Daniel [Album Review]
Real EstateDanielDomino [2024] Album Overview: Daniel is the sixth full-length album by Real Estate, recorded in nine days at RCA Studio A in Nashville with … Read more
Levitation Room: Strange Weather [Album Review]
Levitation RoomStrange WeatherONErpm / The Reverberation Appreciation Society / Greenway Records [2024] Album Overview: Strange Weather is Levitation Room’s third album, marking a vibrant new … Read more
Cheekface: It’s Sorted [Album Review]
CheekfaceIt’s SortedSelf-Released [2024] Album Overview: It’s Sorted is Cheekface’s fourth album, following their excellent 2022 LP Too Much To Ask. It finds the band in … Read more
Ryan Adams: Heatwave | Star Sign | 1985 | Sword & Stone [Album Review]
Ryan AdamsHeatwaveStar Sign1985Sword & StonePAX-AM [2024] Album Overview: There are a lot of opinions floating around about singer/songwriter Ryan Adams and his attempts to rebuild … Read more
David Nance & Mowed Sound: David Nance & Mowed Sound [Album Review]
David Nance & Mowed SoundDavid Nance & Mowed SoundThird Man Records [2024] Album Overview: David Nance & Mowed Sound marks the self-titled debut record of … Read more
Orgōne: Chimera [Album Review]
OrgōneChimera3 Palm Records [2024] Album Overview: Established over a decade ago, Orgōne is a dynamic West Coast 8-piece soul band that draws from diverse influences … Read more
Dead Years: Night Thoughts [Album Review]
Dead YearsNight ThoughtsMy Ruin/Dirt Cult Records [2024] Album Overview: Night Thoughts is the sophomore album by Dead Years, a post-punk trio from Bielefeld, Germany. It … Read more
The Smile: Wall Of Eyes [Album Review]
The SmileWall Of EyesXL Recordings [2024] Album Overview: While their first album, A Light For Attracting Attention, could have been a one-and-done, The Smile returns! … Read more
Topographies: Interior Spring [Album Review]
TopographiesInterior SpringDark Entries Records [2024] Album Overview: San Francisco band Topographies sophomore LP, Interior Spring, delves into themes of guilt, inherited trauma, and recovery. It’s … Read more
Sarah Jarosz: Polaroid Lovers [Album Review]
Sarah JaroszPolaroid LoversRounder Records [2024] Album Overview: Sarah Jarosz’ seventh album is a real change of pace for the folk/Americana singer/songwriter who was viewed as … Read more
The Umbrellas: Fairweather Friend [Album Review]
The UmbrellasFairweather FriendSlumberland Records [2024] Album Overview: The Umbrellas’ sophomore album, Fairweather Friend, follows their self-titled debut in 2021. This album sounds bigger in every … Read more
Ty Segall: Three Bells [Album Review]
Ty SegallThree BellsDrag City Records [2024] Album Overview: Following his 2022 acoustic album, “Hello, Hi,” Three Bells takes Ty Segall on a deeper, wilder … Read more
SLIFT: ILION [Album Review]
SLIFTILIONSub Pop Records [2024] Album Overview: The French trio SLIFT presents ILION, a sonic behemoth reminiscent of a distant wave growing in intensity as it … Read more
SPRINTS: Letter To Self [Album Review]
SPRINTSLetter To SelfCity Slang [2024] Album Overview: Dublin’s four-piece SPRINTS just released their debut full-length, Letter To Self, on January 5th. The record is filled … Read more