Album Reviews
Alcest Stay in the Light on 'Les Chants de l'Aurore'
PUBLISHED Jun 19, 2024
There is something incredibly satisfying about amalgamating genres into ridiculous, Frankensteinian combinations, and there is no ...
Cross Dog Fight the Good Fight on 'All Hard Feelings'
PUBLISHED Jun 18, 2024
Turning their usual formula on its head, Peterborough's Cross Dog aren't here to play when it comes to the politically charged ...
The Decemberists Enjoy the Journey on 'As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again'
PUBLISHED Jun 14, 2024
Colin Meloy's been a busy guy — his YA and children's novels have taken up a lot of his time. He didn't intend for the Decemberists' hiatus...
Cola Are Working Toward Something New on 'The Gloss'
PUBLISHED Jun 13, 2024
Formed from the ashes of Ought by ex-members Tim Darcy and Ben Stidworthy, Cola started as a duo in 2019. After just one practice with Darc...
L'Impératrice Sound More Like Themselves Than Ever on 'Pulsar'
PUBLISHED Jun 12, 2024
If they were actually played in clubs this side of the Atlantic, L'Impératrice would likely be a darling. The French-French dance group mak...
Rick White and the Sadies Speak to an Old Friend on Their Self-Titled Album
PUBLISHED Jun 12, 2024
Following up on what their band the Unintended once intended, Rick White and the Sadies have reconvened for a lovely album ...
Charli XCX Is a Pop Prophet on the Brilliant 'BRAT'
PUBLISHED Jun 7, 2024
Pop music's resident party girl returns with 'BRAT,' a messy, shimmering magnum opus and an undeniable career highlight. The sixth proper ...
Bonny Light Horseman's 'Keep Me on Your Mind/See You Free' Is a Creaking Comfort
PUBLISHED Jun 6, 2024
Bonny Light Horseman venture into the ancient woods, lantern in hand, on their third record, 'Keep Me on Your Mind/See You Free.' There's ...