Music Reviews

Autolux Transit Transit

After a six year absence, Autolux return on their own terms, still sounding very disparate to current trends.

Arcade Fire The Suburbs

It's not the album that will turn them into Coldplay.  Whew!

Max Richter Infra

Classically trained composer extends his ballet piece, further developing his unique blend of classical instrumentation and sparse electronics.

The National High Violet

The National return with the follow-up to 2007's landmark release, Boxer.

Best Coast Crazy for You

Lead by blog darling Bethany Cosentino, the California duo's debut album explores different forms of sun pop with subtle touches of alt rock's punkish attitude.

Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti Before Today

Ariel Pink paints surreal Dali-esque landscapes on our aural canvases in his latest recording.

R.E.M. Fables of the Reconstruction [Deluxe Edition]

R.E.M. celebrates the 25th anniversary of their most overlooked record with a newly remastered reissue. 

Rob Padgham Stemwinder

Rob Padgham mines his record collection for inspiration, resulting in an album full of exploration.

Menomena Mines

"Oh, Sea Legs! Please don't fail me now!" — After more than three years, Menomena returns with Mines and the results are worth the wait.

Black Tusk Taste the Sin