Music
Review: The Devil’s In the Details – Saint Etienne’s “Home...
While not specifically a direct concept album like its two predecessors precisely—despite there being a recurring theme of suburbia and suburban life—Saint Etienne have taken some inspiration from their luminous back-catalog and reinvested it into their always stellar songcraft skills in “Home Counties.” … read more
Review: “I’m Always Listening” – Alison Moyet’s Other
The seraphic-voiced legend Alison Moyet released her latest track “Other” on June 16 on Cooking Vinyl before starting her North American tour. … read more
Review: Land of Talk – Life After Youth
Land of Talk = Speedy Ortiz + Big Thief + All Dogs … read more
Review: Steve Drewett & The Indestructible Beat – Disgraceland
Steve & The Indestructible Beat = T.V. Smith + Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros … read more
Review: Jen Gloeckner – VINE
Jen Gloeckner = Cocteau Twins + Portishead + Youth Lagoon … read more
Review: Girlpool – Powerplant
Girlpool = Still Corners + Frankie Cosmos + Mitski … read more
Review: Wavves – You’re Welcome
Wavves = Jagwar Ma + Together Pangea … read more
National Music Reviews May 2017
National reviews of God Dethroned, Amanda Palmer & Edward, Ka-Spel, Slowdive and more headed your way in the month of May! … read more
Review: Amanda Palmer & Edward Ka-Spel – I Can Spin a...
Amanda Palmer & Edward Ka-Spel = Kate Bush + Lewis Carroll … read more