Cumulus' 'Retreat' Is A Catchy Reminder That You Deserve Respect
Cumulus is working on its second record right now, but today offers a hook-filled anthem about consent.
Music Reviews
Dave Matthews Band And The Sound Of Settling
For one writer, the Dave Matthews Band was a gateway to progressive politics in music. On its first album in six years, the group seems like it's sheltering in place.
Ella Fitzgerald And Louis Armstrong Go 'Cheek To Cheek' On A New 4-Disc Set
Fitzgerald's warm, yet ultra-cool voice was at the opposite pole of jazz singing from Armstrong's gravelly growl. There's absolutely no reason their voices should blend so effortlessly — but they do.
First Listen: Welles, 'Red Trees And White Trashes'
At only 23, Wells is already writing hooks that any of his rock and roll heroes would envy.
Free Cake For Every Creature Has The Sweetest Song For Your New Crush
Katie Bennett has quickly become one of indie pop's most thoughtful songwriters as Free Cake For Every Creature. Hear "Around You" from The Bluest Star, out Aug. 3.
You Up? The Internet Wants You To 'Come Over'
The five-piece band sounds tighter than ever as it readies fans for Hive Mind, out next month. But first, Syd's got to send out that text to a cute neighbor in new video.
Swamp Dogg's 'I'll Pretend' Digs Into Auto-Tune's Soul, Featuring Justin Vernon
One of the soul music's most outlandish singers collaborates with Poliça's Ryan Olson on his new album, Love, Loss And Auto-Tune.
First Listen: Marisa Anderson, 'Cloud Corner'
On her new LP, Cloud Corner, Anderson demonstrates yet again that she's one of this era's most powerful players, one whose ostensible sleight-of-hand is some serious business indeed.
First Listen: Arthur Buck, 'Arthur Buck'
Singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur and guitarist Peter Buck of R.E.M. navigate getting "woke" together on their first collaboration.
Reissue Of Anthony Braxton's '1991 Studio' Revives A Jazz Master's Classic
Braxton is known for his brainy compositional procedures, and the quartet he led between 1985 and 1993 was his great workshop. Quartet (Willisau) 1991 Studio is a two-disc showcase of their music.