Album Reviews
The New Hampshire black metal band launches into a powerful, emotional and human space on their new album.
The country singer/songwriter maintains the charm of her debut album, but leaves behind some of the spark.
Benjamin John Power (also of Fuck Buttons) makes a dance album for dark and hideous dungeons.
Conor Oberst’s punk band gets a reboot in the interest of giving the system a boot in the ass.
The Glaswegian producer finally follows up his debut album with a set of diverse, exploratory productions.
The Winnipeg trio puts aside their metal tendencies for one badass, blistering set of noise rock.
The UK singer/songwriter showcases a powerful vocal presence on her second album, but displays more growth in her songwriting.
The Berlin-based heavy metal band, featuring members of The Oath and Cathedral, make doom with a heavy emphasis on melody.
Franz Ferdinand and Sparks team up for what seems like a perfect match, but ends up being too clever by half.
The mysterious Minneapolis black metal outfit goes even bigger with five blistering, powerful epics.
Mark Kozelek comes out of a tumultuous year with one of his most stubborn, if still admirable albums.
Chance the Rapper tables Acid Rap II in favor of a smooth and soulful jazz-funk diversion.
The singer/songwriter offers up a welcome aperitif after the banquet of Are We There.
The deep-voiced rockabilly beatmaker strips back on his third album for a prettier, if more nebulous result.
The New York electro duo offers up 20 lengthy and creative remixes of indie music’s heavy hitters.
The Atlanta-formed, New York and London based trio’s debut blends a rich American soul with a noisy post-punk clang.
The UK-based art-pop diva diversifies her approach while her Machine does its best work to date.
The A$AP Mob emcee sells a lifestyle brand more than a style of music, but it’s intoxicating all the same.