You know, if five years ago, someone had told you there was a Beyoncé country album, you'd have just assumed she'd been elected as the leader of a country and named it after herself.
Joe Rivers still isn't ruling out that scenario in the near-future...On his eighth album with Cloud Nothings, frontman Dylan Baldi soldiers on with more hook-oriented riffs that merge his noisier and poppier instincts. He hasn't sounded this alive in quite some time.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews...Simplicity is a core focus of the Alabama singer/songwriter's sixth album, who doubles down on the Southern rock influences of 2020's Saint Cloud.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews...The Philadelphia band expands far beyond their hardcore roots, delivering shimmering alternative rock with more precision and less abandon.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews...What a month! February 2024 saw the release of several great records.
Juan and David discuss them here…It's time to reveal our top albums of the year. A time-honored tradition since 2002, our full list consists of 50 albums selected by the entire No Ripcord staff.
Click here to find out who took the number one spot...Even at its grandest, Matthew Houck's eighth album flows with patience, designed with a simplicity that invites reflection....
The Chiago duo writes nervy, life-affirming indie rock with a baroque bent that begs for a grand stage.