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February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

Caroline Polachek- Desire, I Want To Turn Into You

Desire, I want to Turn Into You sees Caroline Polachek ascend into pop’s elite. It’s eclectic, playful, and powerful as Polachek embraces the rollercoaster that is desire.

Posted in NEW MUSIC REVIEWS. Tagged 2023, Alternative Pop, Caroline Polachek, Experimental, New Music, Perpetual Novice, R&B. Leave a comment
February 11, 2023February 11, 2023

Paramore- This Is Why

Paramore return with This Is Why, driven by Hayley Williams’ unflinching honesty. It’s a record that reflects their growing maturity as people and musicians.

Posted in NEW MUSIC REVIEWS. Tagged 2023, Atlantic, Indie Pop, New Music, Paramore, This Is Why. Leave a comment
February 11, 2023February 15, 2023

Yo La Tengo- This Stupid World

This Stupid World proves that Yo La Tengo are still a necessary and vital part of the indie scene, delivering a record of playful brilliance.

Posted in NEW MUSIC REVIEWS. Tagged 2023, Experimental, New Music, Rock, This Stupid World, Yo La Tengo. Leave a comment
February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

Lance Skiiiwalker- Audiodidactic

Audiodidactic sees the return of Lance SkiiiWalker, an underrated figure within Top Dawg Entertainment. It’s a record that encapsulates his free-spirited nature.

Posted in NEW MUSIC REVIEWS. Tagged 2023, Audiodidatic, Hip Hop, Jazz Rap, Lance Skiiiwalker, New Music, Top Dawg Entertainment. Leave a comment
February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

Kelela- Raven

Raven sees Kelela make a much-anticipated return, delivering an album of absorbing, spell-binding power as she reconnects with herself.

Posted in NEW MUSIC REVIEWS. Tagged 2023, Alternative R&B, electronic, Kelela, New Music, Raven, Soul, Warp Records. Leave a comment
February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

Amber Arcades- Barefoot on Diamond Road

Amber Arcades returns with her most experimental offering yet, on an atmospheric, occasionally muddled, but ultimately uplifting listen.

Posted in NEW MUSIC REVIEWS. Tagged 2023, Alternative Pop, Amber Arcades, Barefoot on Diamond Road, Dream Pop, Experimental Pop, Fire Records, New Music. Leave a comment
February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

Loscil and Lawrence English- Colours of Air

The ambient duo’s first collaboration takes you on a visual journey which is challenging but deeply engaging.

Posted in NEW MUSIC REVIEWS. Tagged 2023, Album Review, ambient, Colours of Air, Drone, Experimental, Kranky, Lawrence English, Loscil. Leave a comment
February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

Sunny War: Anarchist Gospel

Anarchist Gospel sees Ward build on the promise of her previous effort, Simple Syrup. It’s the sound of someone healing, emotionally powerful, but beautifully uplifting.

Posted in NEW MUSIC REVIEWS. Tagged 2023, Album Review, Anarchist Gospel, Blues, Folk, New West Records, Sunny War. Leave a comment
February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

The Go! Team- Get Up Sequences Part Two

The Go! Team are back with a globe-trotting sonic explosion that is a little chaotic but immensely fun. Strap in!

Posted in NEW MUSIC REVIEWS. Tagged 2023, Album Review, Indie Pop, Memphis Industries, The Go!Team. Leave a comment
January 27, 2023January 27, 2023

Bass Drum of Death- Say I Won’t

The American rockers return with a measured affair, slick and melodic but lacking the bite of some of their earlier records.

Posted in NEW MUSIC REVIEWS. Tagged 2023, Album Review, Bass Drum of Death, Fat Possum Records, Garage Rock, New Music, Say I Won’t. Leave a comment

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