First Listen: Sunwatchers, 'II'
The psychedelic ensemble's new album is a potent brew of free jazz, droning Thai melodies, minimalism and mutant funk.
Music Reviews
First Listen: Kyle Craft, 'Full Circle Nightmare'
Kyle Craft's second album is full of unabashed odes to courtship, confusion and the timeless power of storytelling in song.
First Listen: Julian Lage, 'Modern Lore'
Modern Lore fully captures the guitarist's trademark melding of fleet precision, open-road possibility and radiant self-assurance.
Songs We Love: Odette, 'Collide'
The Australian singer's new single is a quiet revolution. "I think that the most important thing that a woman in a toxic situation can do is to talk about it," Odette says.
Hurry's Heartbroken 'Every Little Thought' Can't Help But Be Sweet
Philly's Hurry makes quiet power-pop bedded by reverb and a tinge of melancholy.
Songs We Love: Oneida, 'All In Due Time'
Brooklyn's psychedelic warriors rein things in and trip things out all at the same time on the first single from Romance.
Songs We Love: Hop Along, 'How Simple'
The first single from Bark Your Head Off, Dog is easily one of Hop Along's poppiest moments.
Songs We Love: Jean Grae & Quelle Chris, 'OhSh (Feat. Hannibal Buress)'
Hip-hop's newly engaged couple release their first sounds from forthcoming baby, err, album, Everything's Fine.
Songs We Love: Reyna Tropical, 'Niña'
Emerging artists Fabi Reyna and producer Sumohair team up as Reyna Tropical to release a self-titled EP full of surprises.
Charli XCX's 'Pop 2' Emphasizes Collaboration And Emotion
The new album by British songwriter and performer Charli XCX features collaborations with Carly Rae Jepsen, Tove Lo and others. Rock critic Ken Tucker says Pop 2 is highly enjoyable.