Reviews of a new album from Cloud Nothings and a compilation that honors a groundbreaking songwriter. Continue reading Medium Rotation — My Black Country – The Songs of Alice Randall; Final Summer
A wounded, wounding duet. Continue reading This Week’s Model — Maxim Ludwig & the Mystics, featuring Angel Olsen, “Mercury Avenue”
Reviews of new albums by Leyla McCalla and Maggie Rogers. Continue reading Medium Rotation — Sun Without the Heat; Don’t Forget Me
With a Hooker-esque guitar riff and Holly-inspired lyrics, ZZ Top pay tribute to a seamy Texas institution. Continue reading Top 40 Smash Near Misses — “La Grange”
Pretty, pointed pop perfection. Continue reading This Week’s Model — Charly Bliss, “Calling You Out”
Hard, soft, and all the things in between. Continue reading The New Releases Shelf — Hit Me Hard and Soft
A London-based quintet impresses with their very first single. Continue reading This Week’s Model — Ain’t, “Oar”
Reviews of new albums by the Black Keys and Vampire Weekend. Continue reading Medium Rotation — Ohio Players; Only God Was Above Us
Guided by Voices have a new song out, because of course they do. Continue reading This Week’s Model — Guided by Voices, “Caveman Running Naked”
Reviews of new albums by Francis of Delirium, Rosali, and VIAL Continue reading Medium Rotation — Lighthouse; Bite Down; Burnout
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