Music Reviews
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Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile Lotta Sea Lice
Two of indie's sharpest lyricists team up to discuss friendship and breakfast on an overwhelmingly charming collaboration.
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Julien Baker Turn Out the Lights
Julien Baker's second album is an exploration of mental illness, addiction and self-worth. Through cresting melodies and fearless, cathartic lyrics, she navigates her pain to find a measure of hope.
Joe Marvilli follows Julien Baker's journey of struggle and healing... -
John Maus Screen Memories
The synth-pop savant propels the masses into an apocalyptic party on Screen Memories.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews... -
Alex Lahey I Love You Like a Brother
Alex Lahey's debut album is an upbeat powerhouse of sharp lyrics and memorable tunes. She takes well-worn topics of love and puts her own unique, wonderful spin on them.
Joe Marvilli bounces around to Alex Lahey's kinetic energy... -
St. Vincent Masseduction
Masseduction is another confident step towards cult supremacy for Annie Clark, where she deliberately entices without thinking about the danger of exposing too much of herself.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews... -
William Patrick Corgan Ogilala
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman recruits veteran producer Rick Rubin for his latest solo venture, a classic singer-songwriter effort which unfolds with a simplicity that vouches for his character and situation.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews... -
Yumi Zouma Willowbank
The New Zealand electropop band's second effort sounds like a continuation of last year’s Yoncalla, yet forged with a stronger bond, offering an impartial view of pop history while taking some stealthy risks.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews... -
Wolf Alice Visions of a Life
The second LP from London four-piece Wolf Alice is in many ways an extension of their impressive debut of two years ago, and sees them refine the volatile, shape-shifting time-bomb that is their sound in a hugely assured manner.
Carl Purvis reviews... -
Protomartyr Relatives in Descent
For Protomartyr's fourth LP, Relatives in Descent, the Detroit post-punks embrace new influences and remain genuinely thoughtful and inventive.
Sean Caldwell reviews… -
METZ Strange Peace
The Toronto trio's third release is bracing noise punk that delineates a dour course without warning, and the prospect of relief or escape is still slight.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews...
