album review

HAIM’s fourth album is a celebration of quitting

“I quit” contemplates themes of newfound independence after leaving a complex relationship. Read More

“SWAG II” is Justin Bieber reinvented

Justin Bieber is not the teenager the world fell in love with 15 years ago. Read More

La Dispute’s “No One Was Driving the Car”: The long-awaited return to post-hardcore poetry

Overall, “No One Was Driving the Car” is a passionate and often poetic return to La Dispute’s signature style. Read More

Big Thief’s “Double Infinity” is a leap into a psychedelic future

The record floats between folk rock, neo-psychedelia, and country folk while teasing out a looser, more playful side of the band. Read More

‘Man’s Best Friend’ isn’t as amazing, or as appalling, as it’s made out to be

Maybe, as listeners, we need to reorient what we ask of our favorite singers. Instead of demanding depth, perhaps it’s time to accept a delivery of fun material. Read More

The Essential Albums of Summer 2025

If you’ve been looking for new music to enjoy from a variety of genres, look no further! Read More

Jane Remover “Revengeseekerz” follows no rules

Forget Playboi Carti — Jane has embraced the popular rage sound that is dominating rap right now but injected it with steroids and cybernetic limbs to create a blown-out, techno-orgy of throttling beats, sassy vocals, and tuneful melodies. Read More

food house’s “two house” makes you hungry for seconds

Food house may not have been able to write “Hamlet”, but Shakespeare certainly couldn’t write “two house” either. Read More

Lady Gaga’s “MAYHEM” is essential listening

Even if you didn’t enjoy Lady Gaga in her younger years I believe there is something on this album for everyone. Read More

Float through spring with Ichiko Aoba’s “Luminescent Creatures”

Listen to the music and listen for the sounds of our hearts reflecting through the melodies as we float through this spring together with grace and peace. Read More