Indie Rock

Low 2019 tour

Low expand 2019 tour

More European and U.S. dates for the band.

Vampire Weekend Father of the Bride review

Vampire Weekend : Father of the Bride

The first legitimate disappointment of Vampire Weekend’s career.

Charly Bliss : Young Enough

The New York band have rock figured out, even if the rest isn’t quite sorted.

Faye Webster Right side of my neck essential track

Faye Webster’s “Right Side of My Neck” is a gorgeous, brief statement of longing

A melancholy expression of longing made stronger through a stunning arrangement.

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Big Thief : U.F.O.F.

The Brooklyn band’s third album shows some signs of progression, while leaving plenty of room for growth.

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Deerhunter announce co-headlining tour with Dirty Projectors

Two heavy hitters of indie rock come together.

Kevin Morby Oh My God review

Kevin Morby : Oh My God

The singer/songwriter’s “non-religious religious record” offers the best of what he’s capable of.

Chavez Ride the Fader swan song

Chavez delivered an unintentional swan song in the mighty Ride the Fader

The New York band went out on a high, even though it was unappreciated in its time.

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Album of the Week: Pile – Green & Gray

The Boston post-hardcore band delivers the best of all possible Piles, resulting in their strongest and most diverse album.

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Tamaryn : Dreaming the Dark

The New Zealand-born shoegaze artists takes on ’80s-influenced new wave with a batch of excellent songs.

Saint Etienne Tiger Bay reissue

Saint Etienne announce Tiger Bay deluxe reissue

Hear a previously unreleased version of “Marble Lions.”

broken bells into the blue review

Local Natives : Violet Street

The California indie rock outfit’s latest finds them holding back, but it’s still pretty.

Pile interview

Marathon Men: An interview with Pile

We chat with Rick Maguire about the band’s new album, panic attacks and marathon endurance.

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Heather Woods Broderick : Invitation

The path Heather Woods Broderick has walked feels like the one well trod by throngs…

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Wand – Laughing Matter

The California psych band finds their definition of “psychedelic” evolving with their best set of songs yet.

Chairman Dances video premiere

Premiere: The Chairman Dances make frustrating home movies in their “No Compass, No Map” video

See the band encounter a bitter cold while they try to make a video.