Album Reviews
The UK beatmaker and xx member finds his own dancefloor-friendly path of chromatic, vibrant pop.
The Scottish indie rock outfit remains twee but tense on this new set of spreadable tunes.
The Swedish pop singer and model dives deeper into darker electro pop on her fifth album.
The former Battles member leans away from math-rock equations in favor of a spacious, ambient approach.
The cult noise rock pioneers reissue their debut album, with all kinds of extra, rare material.
Ruban Nielson reaches a new level of organized madness with new set of tortured soul.
The former Rachel’s leader guides a landscape of beautiful, sometimes chaotic compositions.
The Las Vegas native and vocal countertenor delivers a versatile, fun and sophisticated pop debut.
Kristian Mattson expands his sonic palette while pursuing dark, murky subject matter.
After a 17-year break, the genre-hopping Bay Area alt-metal band renews their commitment to outstanding weirdness.
UK electro-pop purveyors expand their output with diminishing returns and a diminishing album length.
Dominick Fernow steps out of his industrial noise world into a beautiful, devastating blizzard.
Electronic musician Holly Herndon delivers an experimental sophomore album that is punchier, moodier, and more refined.
The metal supergroup includes members of Amebix and Voivod, but plays a successful blend of metal and post-punk.
Omaha synth-pop outfit beefs up their sound and adds more instrumentation on new set of songs.
Pennsylvania guitar slingers have an emotional and melodic sensibility, surrounded by a meaty, grungy crunch.
Dutch singer/songwriter channels vintage psychedelia through his own surreal lens on sophomore album.
The Wu-Tang affiliate makes grown-ass hip-hop with a team of younger emcees in tow.
The Adams brothers team up again after seven years with another badass set of heavy rock ‘n’ roll.
Saxophone innovator, Arcade Fire violinist team up for some gorgeous instrumentals.