Album Reviews

  1. The Boo Radleys: Giant Steps (Two-Piers) (Reissue)

    The Boo Radleys: Giant Steps (Two-Piers) (Reissue)

    Indie rock melodicists update psychedelia for the 90s in their ambitious, genre-defying masterpiece

    Posted on Aug 23rd, 2023

  2. Wye Oak: Every Day Like The Last: Collected Singles 2019–2023 (Merge)

    Wye Oak: Every Day Like The Last: Collected Singles 2019–2023 (Merge)

    Stand alone singles and new material combined on US alt. rock notables latest

    Posted on Aug 16th, 2023

  3. Comet Gain: The Misfit Jukebox (Tapete Records)

    Comet Gain: The Misfit Jukebox (Tapete Records)

    Cult indie-pop troupe cover all the bases with eclectic, ramshackle odds-n'-sods compilation

    Posted on Jul 28th, 2023

  4. Jim O’Rourke: Hands That Bind: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Drag City)

    Jim O’Rourke: Hands That Bind: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Drag City)

    Set of spooky ambient atmospherics will do a good job of freaking you out...if that's what you want

    Posted on Jul 27th, 2023

  5. Lorelle Meets The Obsolete: Datura (Sonic Cathedral)

    Lorelle Meets The Obsolete: Datura (Sonic Cathedral)

    Psych rock notables return with retooled sound on bracing sixth album

    Posted on Jul 13th, 2023

  6. Ulrika Spacek: Compact Trauma (Tough Love)

    Ulrika Spacek: Compact Trauma (Tough Love)

    Drawing inspiration from US alt. rock pioneers, the London quintet return with their first LP in six years

    Posted on Jun 22nd, 2023

  7. Cory Hanson: Western Cum (Drag City)

    Cory Hanson: Western Cum (Drag City)

    More guitars than you can shake a stick at, quirky production touches and moments of lovelorn beauty make Wand man's solo effort worth a listen

    Posted on Jun 16th, 2023

  8. Deer Tick: Emotional Contracts (ATO Records)

    Deer Tick: Emotional Contracts (ATO Records)

    Storied US folk rock ensemble add another sterling entry to their ledger

    Posted on Jun 12th, 2023

  9. Fatoumata Diawara: London Ko (Wagram Music)

    Fatoumata Diawara: London Ko (Wagram Music)

    Malian superstar and famous friends collaborate to make eclectically original, beautiful, healing music

    Posted on May 30th, 2023

  10. Abracadabra: Shapes & Colors (Melodic)

    Abracadabra: Shapes & Colors (Melodic)

    Ascendant Californian duo deliver intriguing set of off-beam synth pop on new disc

    Posted on Apr 27th, 2023

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