The Felice Brothers’ debut for Conor Oberst’s Million Stars imprint, *Valley of Abandoned Songs*, stands out for its impressive cohesion, despite being pieced together from […]
C,XOXO: Camila Cabello’s Bold Leap Into Hyperpop
In her latest album, C,XOXO, Camila Cabello embraces a new chapter of her career with an unapologetic, bleach-blonde transformation. The…
Rediscovering a Classic: Revisiting Jay Electronica’s 2007 EP
Released on July 2nd, 2007, this EP has become my all-time favorite extended play over the past eight years. I…
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…
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, […]
Bando Stone & the New World Review
Donald Glover had an impressive run using the name Childish Gambino. Transitioning from goofy, complicated backpack rap to psychedelic R&B auteur, oddball yet convincing trap-rapper […]
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 […]
Can’t Seem to Come Down: American Sounds of 1968
Presented by Modern Harmonic on double vinyl and compact disc, this collection compiles material from 7″ singles released by the Amsterdam-based Plurex label between 1978 […]
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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