When Guided by Voices started out as a part-time basement project in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Robert Pollard mastered the art of crafting […]
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Johnny Cash’s Songwriter: A Rare and Revealing Posthumous Gem
The 2020s have been relatively quiet for estate-backed, posthumous Johnny Cash releases. Since his death in 2003, the major highlight was the expansive Unearthed box […]
Marsha Ambrosius Returns with Casablanco: A Lush, Sample-Laden Exploration of Love and Heartache
After the release of her third solo album, *Nyla*, in 2018, Marsha Ambrosius was content to remain in the background as a writer, producer, and […]
Imagine Dragons Reignite Their Energy on Loom
After the introspection of 2022’s deep double album *Mercury*, Imagine Dragons bring the energy back with their lively seventh set, *Loom*. Produced by the band […]
Megan Thee Stallion: A Heavy Crown
On her third studio album, **Megan**, global rap sensation Megan Thee Stallion showcases a more introspective side, trading her usual high-energy bravado for a heavier, […]
Wondercult Club: Ayumi Ishito’s Fearless Journey Through Experimental Jazz
New York-based saxophonist Ayumi Ishito has been leading her own quintet for nearly 15 years. *Wondercult Club*, her solo debut for 577 Records, is inspired […]
MoonDial: Pat Metheny’s Journey Through Acoustic Contemplation
MoonDial is Pat Metheny’s second consecutive solo guitar album, following 2023’s Dream Box, which featured electric guitar. During the extensive solo tour supporting Dream Box, […]
Gugnin: An Intimate Exploration of Grieg’s Masterpieces
Claude Debussy famously described one of Grieg’s pieces as “a pink bonbon that could be filled with snow,” yet this may hint at an underlying […]
Fenella Humphreys: A Meditative Journey Through Unaccompanied Violin Works
By mid-2024, the term “COVID-19” was appearing less frequently in booklets and program notes, but violinist Fenella Humphreys’ ingenious release stands out as a major […]
George Benson Revives Long-Lost Album with *Dreams Do Come True: When George Benson Meets Robert Farnon
Guitarist and singer George Benson breathes new life into a long-lost album with the 2024 release of *Dreams Do Come True: When George Benson Meets […]
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