Ihsahn Amr review

Ihsahn : Amr

A synth-laden progressive rock album that finds the Emperor frontman still experimenting.

Wand Perfume review

Wand : Perfume

The psych-rock outfit freshens up their sound for a set of enjoyable springtime riffs.

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Courtney Barnett : Tell Me How You Really Feel

A slightly darker, more jagged take on the Australian singer/songwriter’s tuneful indie rock anthems.

The Body I Have Fought Against It review

The Body : I Have Fought Against It, But I Can’t Any Longer

The Portland duo’s least overtly metal album is also their heaviest.

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Gas – Rausch

A dark and affecting new album-length experience from German producer Wolfgang Voigt.

Rae Sremmurd SR3mm review

Rae Sremmurd : SR3MM

A triptych of trap from the crowd-pleasing Tupelo duo.

Idris Ackamoor and the Pyramids An Angel Fell review

Idris Ackamoor and The Pyramids : An Angel Fell

A contemporary update from a jazz legend that feels like a broadcast from the cosmos.

Melvins Pinkus Abortion Technician review

Melvins : Pinkus Abortion Technician

A sort-of covers album that finds the Washington sludgemeisters taking inspiration in sometimes surprising places.

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Big Ups : Two Parts Together

The New York post-hardcore outfit reaches new brooding heights.

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Parquet Courts : Wide Awake!

An album of angst-ridden albums that ranks among the band’s most fun.

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Album of the Week: Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks – Sparkle Hard

The singer/songwriter’s eclectic spirit shines through on an album that evolves his irresistible hooks into something more modern.

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Tess Roby : Beacon

Italians Do It Better’s latest signing offers a gorgeously sparse meditation on grief.

Belly Dove review

Belly : Dove

The alternative rock darlings have slowed down a bit but still show a lot of potential for a strong second act.

Exitmusic The Recognitions review

Exitmusic : The Recognitions

A pretty dream-pop record that hits its peaks when it goes dark.

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Sigur Rós : Route One

A 40-minute edit of a 24-hour slow-film project that showcases more insight into the continuously evolving band.

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Venetian Snares x Daniel Lanois : Venetian Snares x Daniel Lanois

An unexpected collaboration between masters of two different musical worlds.

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Leon Bridges : Good Thing

A funkier, late night transformation for the Texas-based soul singer.

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Beach House – 7

A continuation and a diversion of the Baltimore duo’s melancholic oeuvre.

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DJ Koze : Knock Knock

Vibrant house and techno splashed with warm and vivid colors.

Mu-Ziq Challenge Me Foolish review

µ-Ziq : Challenge Me Foolish

A curious relic that adds little to the innovative producer’s library.