Indie Rock

A Place to Bury Strangers Hologram review

A Place to Bury Strangers : Hologram

A bite-sized sampling of the NYC shoegaze/noise-rock group’s well-tuned sonics.

hank may one more taste of the good stuff review

Wavves : Hideaway

The slacker rock princes’ latest feels shaped and waxed rather than caked in fuzz.

yo la tengo this stupid world review

Low’s “Disappearing” is noise made serene

The second single from ‘HEY WHAT’ is a beautiful cacophony.

Mono

Mono announce new album, Pilgrimage of the Soul

Mono have announced a new album. On September 17, the Japanese post-rock group will release…

Azure Ray Remedy review

Azure Ray : Remedy

Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink’s first album in 10 years remains true to their whisper core aesthetic.

Lambchop Showtunes review

Lambchop : Showtunes

The prolific Nashville outfit continues apace with a meditative and atmospheric new set of songs.

Twin Shadow self titled review

Twin Shadow : Twin Shadow

A sunnier pop record from George Lewis Jr., just in time for summer listening.

best songs of 2021 midwife

Midwife : Luminol

Madeline Johnston’s follow-up to last year’s Forever feels like a companion album.

best albums of 2021 Half Waif

Half Waif – Mythopoetics

Nandi Rose continues a streak of wonderfully melancholy albums with a greater emphasis on electronics.

FACS still life in decay review

FACS : Present Tense

The Chicago post-punk band loosens up slightly and lets in some rhythm.

envy livestream

envy announce livestream event, “Last Wish”

The band’s first show in over a year will be broadcast worldwide on July 31.

Angel Olsen

Angel Olsen covers Laura Branigan, Billy Idol, OMD on new EP, Aisles

Hear her take on Laura Branigan’s “Gloria”

Pile new album

Pile announce new album Songs Known Together, Alone

Hear two tracks, “I Don’t Want to Do This Anymore” and “Build a Fire.”

Sufjan Stevens beginner's mind

Sufjan Stevens and Angelo de Augustine announce new album, A Beginner’s Mind

Hear two new tracks, “Reach Out” and “Olympus”

Hayden Thorpe new album Moondust for My Diamond

Hayden Thorpe announces new album Moondust For My Diamond

Hear the former Wild Beast vocalist’s new single, “The Universe is Always Right.”

Microphones tour dates

The Microphones announce first tour in 18 years

Phil Elverum and company head back on the road in the spring.