First Listen: Okkervil River, 'In The Rainbow Rain'
On his band's new album, Will Sheff views crises and crucibles as opportunities to appreciate life's gifts.
Music Reviews
With 'Honeycomb,' Deafheaven Matches Its Expansive Promise
The first single from the metal band's fourth album, Ordinary Corrupt Human Love, offers a gift for the patient Deafheaven listener.
On 'It's Not Just Me,' Let's Eat Grandma Crystallizes A Crush
Newfound infatuation is tenuous and uncertain, but Rosa Walton and Jenny Hollingworth revel in it for as long as they can.
Mazzy Star Returns With 'Quiet, The Winter Harbour'
Hope Sandoval's timeless voice breaches reality once more, bringing with it news of an EP out this summer.
Dump Your Boyfriend, Scream Along To GRLwood's Hooky 'Bisexual'
The first single from Daddy lulls you into the Louisville duo's self-deprecating, surf-inspired punk — before tearing you apart.
Jim James Decries Media Distortion In Society With New Song, Album
The new solo album from My Morning Jacket's frontman was inspired, in part, by the explosion of information people are expected to consume, which, he says, leaves "more and more of us feeling lost."
Hit Bargain Says 'Hell Is Real' And We're Living In It
Los Angeles "queencore" band Hit Bargain wonders if everything isn't already aflame with hellfire on its newest single.
You Know What, Fine: Taylor Swift Covers Earth, Wind & Fire's 'September'
Right now, the Earth often can bring to mind an exploding toilet. So go ahead, knock yourself out.
In 'Heart Tonic,' Caroline Davis Added Influences Of Irregular Heart Rhythms
In 2013, jazz composer and alto saxophonist Caroline Davis got some troubling news: Her father had a potentially dangerous condition — arrhythmia. His heart was beating irregularly. Her concern for him lead to a unique, musical response, and a new album.
Princess Nokia Goes Full Emo
The Nuyorican rapper, best known for her relentless flow and urban bruja vibe, pens a love letter to the emo and pop-punk she loved growing up on her new mixtape, A Girl Cried Red.