First Listen: The Heliocentrics, 'A World Of Masks'
This UK-based funk ensemble took its name from a Sun Ra album. One listen to A World Of Masks and you'll hear why.
Music Reviews
First Listen: Flor De Toloache, 'Las Caras Lindas'
This foursome of Latino women weave jazz, classical, salsa, cumbia, folk, rock, country and hip-hop on the follow-up to their Grammy-nominated debut album.
First Listen: Justin Townes Earle, 'Kids In The Street'
Kids In The Street is the veteran songwriter's most pleasing and playful effort to date.
First Listen: Maysa, 'Love Is A Battlefield'
The Incognito vocalist performs covers of her favorite songs, including Luther Vandross' "Because It's Really Love," Natalie Cole's "Inseparable" and more.
Angaleena Presley Takes Aim At Nashville On 'Wrangled'
Presley makes a passionate, pointed plea about the current state of country music on her new album. Critic Ken Tucker says that despite its melodramatic nature, Wrangled is subtle, nuanced and clever.
Yowler's Sweetly Aching 'Go' Elevates Isolation To A Spiritual Level
The solo recordings of Maryn Jones, a member of All Dogs and Saintseneca, will be reissued on vinyl this June.
Songs We Love: Lee Bains III + The Glory Fires, 'Underneath The Sheets...'
As Birmingham punks revved up by the hot-damn hallelujah of Southern rock, the band confronts white privilege and the normalization of sociopolitical power with sharp yet loving critique.
'Synthesize The Soul' Offers A Perfectly Paced Dance Party
A new collection presents synthesizer dance music from the Cape Verde islands in the '70s and '80s. Critic Milo Miles says the music on Synthesize The Soul will sweeps you up with energy and rhythm.
Songs We Love: Soccer Mommy, 'Out Worn'
Sophie Allison graduates from lo-fi pop to something far more self-assured, but Soccer Mommy's stuck-in-your-head melodies remain.
Daniel Menche's Droning 'Sleeper' Is Meant To Soundtrack Those Dark Dreams
The antagonistic Portland noise musician turns to the deepest recesses of dreams for a darkly shimmering set of ambient music.