Music
Album
“Reflecting” on Melt
Not for Radio, which she calls her “alternate reality” is not the end of The Marías, just a side endeavor. Read More
concert
A trip down memory lane — I saw Sleep Token in concert
I have a very odd relationship with Sleep Token, who probably the biggest act to emerge from the metal scene in recent years (although their categorization as a “metal” band is often debated). Read More
Concert Review
The Mountain Goats bring fervent Indie Folk to Water Street Music Hall
These guys had way too much energy for a Thursday night. Read More
Album
Not Sick of “Lovesick” by the Happy Fits
That being said, “Lovesick” has all the hallmarks of a classic Fits album and is a welcome step forward for the band. Read More
Album Review
Pain to Power proves that Maruja can create jazz-punk catharsis in long-form
What emerges is a furious yet meditative statement: a debut that doesn’t just protest — it sings, screams, whispers, and builds meaning. Read More
Alternative
HAIM’s fourth album is a celebration of quitting
“I quit” contemplates themes of newfound independence after leaving a complex relationship. Read More
Album Review
“SWAG II” is Justin Bieber reinvented
Justin Bieber is not the teenager the world fell in love with 15 years ago. Read More
Album Review
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
Album Review
‘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
Album
Ariana Grande Breaks Free from her tour hiatus
Grande has been wicked busy. Between r.e.m. beauty, her makeup and skincare brand, and filming for the “Wicked” franchise, she has maintained her 12-year popstar status and found a way to slip in this mini-tour. Read More
