Thundercat Drank review

Thundercat : Drank

The bass maestro is given a chopped-not-slopped treatment.

Seun Kuti Black Times review

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 : Black Times

A fitting and powerful continuation of the Afrobeat legacy.

The Breeders All Nerve review

The Breeders : All Nerve

The indie rock icons haven’t lost their spark or signature sound in more than 25 years.

Yo La Tengo There's a Riot Going On review

Yo La Tengo : There’s A Riot Going On

Yo La Tengo at their most Yo La Tengo-est.

Of Montreal : White Is Relic/Irrealis Mood

As high-concept as anything the band has released, but still rewarding.

fucked up one day review

Album of the Week: Hot Snakes – Jericho Sirens

The San Diego (and New York/Philly) punk outfit reemerges after 14 years with a blistering set of songs.

Against All Logic 2012-2017 review

A.A.L. (Against All Logic) : 2012-2017

A surprising new release of eclectic electronics from the innovative producer.

rivers of nihil the work review

Between the Buried and Me : Automata I

The once-metalcore outfit continues to delve deeper into the depths of their progressive capabilities.

Arkheth album review

Arkheth : 12 Winter Moons Comes the Witches Brew

A spectacular avant-garde metal album—with saxophone.

Moaning self-titled review

Moaning : Moaning

A strong, uniquely calibrated debut from a band without genre loyalties.

Skull Defekts self-titled review

The Skull Defekts : The Skull Defekts

The Swedish noise-rock outfit plans their own outstanding exit.

Frigs Basic Behaviour review

Frigs : Basic Behaviour

An abrasive post-punk album that reveals itself between squalls of dissonance.

Ilsa Corpse Fortress review

Ilsa : Corpse Fortress

A strong new chapter from a dirty sludge band with the right amount of atmosphere.

Hailu Mergia Lala Belu review

Hailu Mergia : Lala Belu

A vibrant collection of updated Ethio-jazz sounds and loose, melodic jam sessions.

Dessa Chime review

Dessa : Chime

The Minnesota emcee is still blazing trails on her fourth LP.

Johanna Warren Gemini II review

Johanna Warren : Gemini II

A beautiful album that evokes the painful side of love.

Ought Room Inside the World review

Ought : Room Inside the World

The Montreal post-punk locks into a groove on their third album.

Lucy Dacus historian review album of the week

Album of the Week: Lucy Dacus – Historian

A gorgeous breakup album that’s mostly about the hope of what’s to come.

sumac keiji haino into this juvenile apocalypse review

Keiji Haino and Sumac : American Dollar Bill

The American metal band and Japanese noise legend team up for an album that offers no easy answers.