Music Reviews

The Hold Steady Stay Positive

It's their moment, and they're not going to let it go by.

Max Richter 24 Postcards in Full Colour

The latest effort by the pianist, composer, and former Future Sound of London collaborator Max Richter is a concept album with a distinctly modern twist. But is it as good as 2004's The Blue Notebooks?

Ben Bollig decides...

Hercules and Love Affair Hercules and Love Affair

Sublime, romantic dance party from new DFA affiliates.

George Booker reviews...

Ponytail Ice Cream Spiritual

Recently signed to the nascent We Are Free imprint; this frenetic band from Baltimore is charging beyond their municipal boundaries with their sophomore effort, Ice Cream Spiritual. While defending the label's merit alongside last year's breakthrough debut by Yeasayer, Ponytail is definitively of another ballpark.

Tara Campbell reviews...