First Listen: Turnstile, 'Time & Space'
Turnstile leans into its psychedelic tendencies, turning the turnt-up hardcore band into a lush studio experiment.
Music Reviews
Spanglish Fly's 'Ay Que Boogaloo' Is A Melting Pot Of Music
The multicultural collective's take on Latin boogaloo includes bolero, New Orleans funk, swing jazz and Arabic chant.
First Listen: Mt. Joy, 'Mt. Joy'
At once amiable and soaring, Mt. Joy's songs unfold like good political speeches: They amble and converse and pulsate fervently until it's time to get the crowd chanting along.
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.
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.
Bambara's Western Gothic Opus, 'Shadow On Everything,' Comes To Life
The Brooklyn trio's post-punk has always had a sleek sort of menace to it, now set to a dark, twangy rumble.
First Listen: Superchunk, 'What A Time To Be Alive'
The indie-rock veterans' 11th studio album is a rebuke of President Trump's first year in office.