Music Reviews
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Sinkane Life & Livin’ It
On his newest album, the London-born, Sudanese artist Ahmed Gallab offers up a more focused version of his colorful and boundary pushing sound, and fills it with much-needed messages of hope and positivity.
Jeremy Monroe reviews... -
Austra Future Politics
The Canadian electronic band's first foray into music-as-polemics straddles the line between radicalism and neutral soundscape.
Gabbie Nirenburg reviews... -
The Menzingers After the Party
The Scranton, Pennsylvania pop-punk foursome heartily consider the complexities of growing up with their third release for Epitaph, After the Party.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews... -
Richard Pinhas Reverse
Richard Pinhas, experimental guitarist and avant-garde collaborator, turns a bad situation into art for his latest solo outing, Reverse.
Sean Caldwell reviews... -
Allison Crutchfield Tourist in This Town
On her solo debut, Allison Crutchfield alternates between escape and confrontation over a failed relationship. But the heavy material is buoyed by an excellent upbeat mix of synths and guitars.
Joe Marvilli gets his travel guide... -
Mark Eitzel Hey Mr Ferryman
The former American Music Club's 10th offering is one of his most musically robust, where he expands on his quieter nature with sweeping widescreen ballads.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews... -
Loyle Carner Yesterday's Gone
A world away from the aggressive swagger of showbiz rap and the gimmicky stereotypes too often found within it, Loyle Carner cuts a quirkily peculiar figure in today’s rap paradigm. It's hugely refreshing.
Carl Purvis reviews... -
Uniform Wake in Fright
Uniform’s Wake in Fright is not a happy album.
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Japandroids Near to the Wild Heart of Life
On their third full-length effort, Near to the Wild Heart of Life, the Vancouver duo want to pursue their own greatness with anthems that continue to embrace the importance of keeping rock alive.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews... -
Julie Byrne Not Even Happiness
The singer-songwriter's latest, the decidedly naturalistic Not Even Happiness, centers on the intimate, everyday thoughts that emerge from being on the road.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews...
