reviews
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...
'Inside Out 2' Gets to the Root of Who We Are
Directed by Kelsey Mann
PUBLISHED Jun 14, 2024
The first Inside Out film contains a reliably imaginative foundation to work from. It also offers a more abstract concept than Pixar's usua...
Zsela's 'Big for You' Is a Luxuriant Exhale
Exclaim! Staff Picks
PUBLISHED Jun 14, 2024
Zsela's voice is an anchor. The NYC songwriter's deep, bottom-of-the-throat vocals pull her songs to the dusky half-light of the ocean floo...
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...
Primavera Sound Barcelona 2024 Provided Lessons, Vibes, and Charli XCX at Her Absolute Best
Parc del Fòrum, May 29–Jun 2
PUBLISHED Jun 13, 2024
It shouldn't have taken this long, but I think I'm ready to admit it: European festivals have North American festivals beat.I'm sorry, but...
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 ...
Blackberry Wood Were Wonderfully Uncool at Music Waste
Green Auto, June 8
PUBLISHED Jun 10, 2024
When you look around at any Vancouver music venue, you're almost guaranteed to see the usual Carhartt work pants and Doc Martens. As Blackb...