Reviews
Constant Follower The Smile You Send Out Returns To You
Rewarding in its patience, the Scottish trio, led by Stephen McAll, sculpts haunting ambient folk that unlocks songwriter Stephen McAll's distressing past.
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MIKE Showbiz!
Brooklyn rapper MIKE takes another step forward on one of Janaury's strongest Hip Hop releases.
David Coleman reviews...
Horsegirl Phonetics On and On
On their second LP, the Chicago indie rock trio craves a minimalistic vision that reveals an unassuming side to their music.
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Benjamin Booker LOWER
Nearly eight years from his last effort, the New Orleans-based singer-songwriter's third full-length album feels like a new beginning.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews...Features
The 50 Best Albums of 2024
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...
Straight Outta Spalding: How a Lincolnshire power-pop legend ended up on a hip hop classic
Everyone knows the N.W.A. classic, Fuck tha Police — but how well do you know it? Do you know about its secret link to a Lincolnshire power-pop legend?
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Constant Follower The Smile You Send Out Returns To You
Quick Takes
Divorce Drive to Goldenhammer
The Nottingham quartet debut's open, compassionate anthems are uniquely fully formed.
Being Dead EELS
On their second LP, the Austin duo delivers terse, inventive garage rock with frisky self-confidence.