Songs We Love: Florence Price, 'Violin Concerto No. 2'
Like her violin concertos, which were recently rediscovered in an abandoned house, Florence Price's undervalued reputation is undergoing some richly deserved restoration.
Music Reviews
First Listen: Fischerspooner, 'Sir'
Fischerspooner serves up the erotic provocations and identity critiques that the pair excelled at in their heyday.
First Listen: Laurie Anderson & Kronos Quartet, 'Landfall'
With a dream-like blend of electronics, acoustic instruments, high-tech software and voice overs, Anderson ruminates on loss and the meaning behind a devastating storm.
Purge Your Heartbreak With Citris' Grungy 'Driving Me Crazy'
"Driving Me Crazy" is scream-into-the-wall cathartic, if a little messy — but hey, so are breakups.
First Listen: The Low Anthem, 'The Salt Doll Went To Measure The Depth Of The Sea'
Folk musicians Ben Knox Miller and Jeff Prystowsky return with a new album shaped by the van accident that almost killed them.
First Listen: I'm With Her, 'See You Around'
Aoife O'Donovan, Sarah Jarosz and Sara Watkins pool their feminine insights for a beguiling trio album.
First Listen: Brandi Carlile, 'By The Way, I Forgive You'
This is the sound of an artist laying it all on the line.
Songs We Love: Vundabar, 'Tonight I'm Wearing Silk'
Vundabar mocks hedonism by warping the titular lyric from Mission of Burma's post-punk rallying cry "That's When I Reach For My Revolver."
Bad Plus Seems Jolted Alive On 'Never Stop II'
For the past 18 years, the Bad Plus, has been playing catchy, high energy music and redefining what a jazz trio can be. This year pianist Ethan Iverson announced he is leaving the trio. But contrary to popular belief, Bad Plus found a new pianist and released a new album.
RLYR Takes Emo To Explosive New Frontiers, No Singing Required
Featuring members of Pelican, Locrian and Bloodiest, RYLR's forthcoming Actual Existence goes straight for the gut-wrenching histrionics and heart of emo.