Music Reviews
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Paul Weller Wake Up The Nation
This is going to be controversial; you’re probably not going to like it, but we need to talk about Paul.
Joe Iliff admits defeat... -
Off! First Four EPs
After countless years, hardcore stalwart Keith Morris recruits his new band of brothers; gives new meaning to the term "punk revival".
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez sweats it all out... -
Nicki Minaj Pink Friday
Pink Friday is the day in which girls rule and boys drool thanks to Nick Minaj thrust-kicking them in the head with her diamond-encrusted army boots.
Chris Coplan loves strong women... -
Grinderman Grinderman 2
Other possible titles were Grinderman Again, Grinderman Redux, or Grinderman, Too.
Sean Caldwell reviews... -
No Joy Ghost Blonde
Female-fronted duo are tied to the sounds of late eighties/early nineties indie, proudly embellishing a noise pop aesthetic with ruthless passion.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews... -
Broken Little Sister Memories, Violet & Demons
Memories, Violet & Demons isn't a Japanese tryst with dream pop but a glowing exposition of the sound; thick, swirling guitars are the hot item here.
Matt Montgomery reviews... -
Javelin No Mas
Funk- and world music-sampling duo Javelin merge chillwave and old-school hip-hop, but with less success than last year's debut.
Michael Skinnider reviews... -
The Tallest Man on Earth Sometimes the Blues Is Just a Passing Bird
On his new release, Kristian Matsson once again proves he can live up to his moniker.
Preston Bernstein is eclipsed by the Tallest Man on Earth... -
Tristeza Paisajes
Tristeza's latest is an album with energy and verve that eschews the typical soft-loud-soft aesthetic of post-rock in favour of something much more fulfilling.
Matt Montgomery reviews... -
Screaming Females Castle Talk
Screaming Females deliver their most accessible and most consistent album yet.
Preston Bernstein reviews...
