Music Reviews
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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... -
The Clientele Music for the Age of Miracles
The Clientele's first album in seven years has the integral strength of the band's best releases while expanding their universe with new textures and destinations.
Angel Aguilar reviews... -
Ted Leo The Hanged Man
Ted Leo takes to his own studio, his own production, (mostly) without the Pharmacists, to turn himself inside out.
Gabbie Nirenburg reviews.. -
Steven Wilson To The Bone
On To The Bone, Steven Wilson writes some of his poppiest and most straightforward songs yet. His approach may be different than the last few records, but his excellent songwriting remains intact.
Joseph Marvilli goes down to the bone... -
The National Sleep Well Beast
On their seventh album, the veteran indie rock band explore marital concerns as they slightly restructure their own identity with prim and prudent elegance.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews... -
Boris Dear
Following a prolific stretch of creative excursions and collaborations, Japanese metal/rock trio Boris returns to its earliest sounds as they celebrate their 25th year as a band for their latest album, Dear.
Sean Caldwell reviews…
