Visionland does nothing to disabuse all the clowning and dunking on that has been directed at Nahmir — it’s DOA. For about a week now,…
Spaceman is yet another Nick Jonas album that refuses to push beyond familiar, facile sentiment and songwriting. After briefly recentering his identity, again, as “The…
BbyMutha’s surprise EP once again proves that she is a crucial influence in hip hop’s present and (hopefully) future. This past August, BbyMutha released her…
Lynn’s latest, unfortunately, is another instance of her merely repeating herself without much beyond her legacy to justify its existence. In referencing one of her…
Is 4 Lovers both reminds of DFA’s appeal and evinces the diminishing results when they stray from their template. Death From Above 1979 seem to…
Carrie Underwood At no point in her career has Carrie Underwood hidden her Christian faith; after American Idol, and the coronation single that followed, both…
Lana’s latest seems destined to be lost among grander statements, but is nonetheless another worthy work of self-exploration from one of music’s most introspective stars.…
Scary Hours 2 isn’t the full album Drake promised, but inspires listeners to keep the faith that whatever he is planning is worth the wait. Last…
Adult Mom’s latest is a lyrically-tight exploration of shared human bonds under the weight of a failed system. Adult Mom’s third record, Driver, brings with…
It’s not the best album to come out under the Griselda Records banner, but The Plugs I Met 2 shows Benny the Butcher still can…
Orcutt and Corsano provide an example of what improvisational albums should sound like, even with the production constraints of a pandemic-driven world. One of the…
Obviously is the perfect blend of genres and tone, showcasing each musician’s specific talents while presenting a cohesive album destined to be a staple in their…
Lana Del Rey Few pop artists in recent years have oscillated between mass adoration and mass infamy as regularly as Lana Del Rey, recipient of…
Little Oblivions is a sonically expansive, linguistically mature step forward for Julien Baker. “Faith Healer,” the third track on Julien Baker’s latest album, Little Oblivions, opens…
Aaron Lee Tasjan’s latest is a confident, audacious work that earns all of its explanation points. Because he’s found a home on the New West…
Ryley Walker’s latest makes a strong case for the increased visibility and label placement of psych rock jammers. After shopping himself around to different labels…
Julien Baker “Faith Healer,” the third track on Julien Baker’s latest album, Little Oblivions, opens with a lament: “Oh, I miss it high, how it…
Shovel & Rope’s kid-friendly latest covers album has its heart in the right place, but is an absolute sonic disaster. Americana duo Shovels & Rope…
With Conway the Machine’s growing popularity comes a cynicism about the state of the rap industry that reads more out-of-touch than progressive. “In a class…
Ignorance brings depth to Tamara Lindeman’s songwriting, working with The Weather Station for bigger production and grandiose performance. Oftentimes, the best solutions are also the simplest.…
Carnage is both a progression and double-back for Cave and Ellis, re-embracing some of their punk and sleaze of their past while still offering delicate, impressionistic…