Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: Cloud Cult, 'Metamorphosis'Diane • Mar 28, 2022Frontman Craig Minowa says, “the intention was to try and create something where I could play the whole album, front to back, on an acoustic guitar in a cabin in the woods.”
Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: Hurray for the Riff Raff, 'Life on Earth'Jade • Mar 21, 2022It’s an album about what survives during transformation and its aftermath.
Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week, Robert Glasper, 'Black Radio III'Jade • Mar 14, 2022Black Radio III unfolds like ornate origami, a balance of guest features, storytelling, energizing optimism, and mesmerizing instrumentation.
Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: Gang of Youths, 'Angel in Realtime'Mary Lucia • Mar 7, 2022The Australian band’s third album embraces a large, polished sound.
Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: SASAMI, 'Squeeze'Jade • Feb 28, 2022Los Angeles songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sasami Ashworth (aka SASAMI) has created an outlet for others to get out their “anger, frustration, desperation, and more violent, aggressive emotions."
Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: Beach House, 'Once Twice Melody'Reed Fischer • Feb 21, 2022Once Twice Melody is a pristinely recorded, dream pop double album that aligns shoegaze, ambient experimentation, and reverent nods to rock ‘n’ roll’s avant-garde.
Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: Spoon, 'Lucifer On the Sofa'Mary Lucia • Feb 14, 2022The 10th full-length album from the Texas group is a vibrant collection with loud and colorful songs
Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: Hippo Campus, 'LP3'Diane • Feb 3, 2022Hippo Campus have built a loyal fanbase for their playful and imaginative music since their inception nearly a decade ago. You know how some bands start off mediocre and all the sudden become outstanding through time and diligence? Not for Hippo Campus.
Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: Mitski, 'Laurel Hell'Jade • Jan 31, 2022The dreary banality of life is a shimmery, discordant rock opera in Mitski’s delicate hands
Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: Little Simz, 'Sometimes I Might Be Introvert'Jade • Jan 24, 2022The Mercury Prize-nominated artist has won fans like Damon Albarn, Jay Z, and Kendrick Lamar through her previous three albums filled with thoughtful lyrics delivered with furious intensity.