Field Music Unleashes A Howl Of Synth-Pop Rage In 'Count It Up'
The inventive U.K. band writes about the many ways in which the world can seem like more of a meritocracy than it is.
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Courtney Barnett Announces New Album With A Collage Video For 'Nameless, Faceless'
Quoting Margaret Atwood, Barnett has a few cutting words to men cowering behind keyboards. Tell Me How You Really Feel comes out May 18.
Beach House's Newest, 'Lemon Glow,' Keeps It Blissful
The Baltimore duo announces its forthcoming new album with a typically beguiling and narcotizing new track.
First Listen: Alfredo Rodríguez, 'The Little Dream'
The jazz pianist honor his Cuban roots while constantly seeking new avenues for expression.
First Listen: Caroline Rose, 'LONER'
The singer-songwriter embraces casual irreverence and power-pop melodies on her infectious new album.
First Listen: Darlingside, 'Extralife'
Gorgeous harmonies still prevail, but the foursome eschews its earlier Americana to explore chamber pop, all while spinning sparkling yarns of underground bunkers and nuclear fallout.
Gina Chavez Shares Intimate Love Letter For Valentine's Day
Alt.Latino favorite Gina Chavez charms us with an intimate expression of love.
Kendrick Lamar Channels A Superhero's Conflicts And Strength On 'Black Panther'
Lamar plays a prominent role on the soundtrack for the new Marvel film. Critic Ken Tucker says the songs on Black Panther are are shrewd, passionate and "almost ridiculously entertaining."
Songs We Love: Fanny Walked The Earth, 'Lured Away'
Fanny is one of music's lost legendary entities, often invoked but seldom playlisted. The band's first song in 44 years conveys the same effervescent spirit.
Drowse's 'Klonopin' Soundtracks A Heavy Dose
Steeped in detuned guitars and iridescent noise, Drowse sounds like an intimate Mount Eerie home recording overdubbed with a worn-out cassette of The Cure's Disintegration.