To Burn A Lover, Rosali's 'Lie To Me' Keeps The Heat A Slow Simmer
The Philly-based songwriter navigates late-night Laurel Canyon-style fare, country-tinged ballads and moody soft-rock with an ear for piercing textures.
Music Reviews
The Innocence Mission's 'Green Bus' Offers A Gentle Gift
Karen Peris thumbs through a simple image like the thistles on a brush, dips it in ochres and greens to paint quiet beauties with the softest touch.
Pinkshinyultrablast's Phantasmal Dream-Pop Finally Gets Its Own Planet
For the "Dance AM" video, the St. Petersburg trio was inspired by both Bruegel's landscapes and the early 3D animation of video games.
'Pops Is Tops' Showcases Louis Armstrong's Rough Voice, Perfect Timing And Wit
A new four-disc compilation presents recordings Armstrong made for Verve in 1957. Critic Kevin Whitehead says the album includes a wealth of alternate takes, warm-ups and rehearsal sequences.
Janelle Monáe Strips The Hardware For Humanity
In the midst of all the world's chaos, Janelle Monáe's Dirty Computer — both the album and the "emotion picture" — is a heroine's journey set to a symphony.
Stromae Returns With New Song And Video, 'Défiler'
After five years, Paul Van Haver is back with a melancholy new song that also serves as a promotional video for his newest clothing collection.
Songs We Love: Gabriel Garzón-Montano, 'Golden Wings'
After an impressive debut album with 2017's Jardín, the R&B and funk aficionado returns with new sounds.
First Listen: Belly, 'Dove'
Tanya Donelly's beloved alt-rock band is back after 23 years.
DJ Koze's Grip On The Uncanny Grooves With 'knock knock'
On knock knock, DJ Koze is more accessible than ever, without losing his essential strangeness. Róisín Murphy, Lambchop's Kurt Wagner and José González guest.
Songs We Love: Illuminati Hotties, 'Patience'
The self-described "tenderpunk" project of L.A. producer-engineer Sarah Tudzin reckons with the simultaneous blessing and curse of "fortitude and weakness both in spades."