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 […]
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…
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 […]
Can’t Seem to Come Down: American Sounds of 1968
Rock music in the U.S. during the tumultuous year of 1968 found itself in an eclectic and fascinating state. As showcased in Grapefruit’s 2024 collection, […]
Ghost’s Rite Here Rite Now A Coronation of Spectacular Pop-Metal
Ghost’s rise to mainstream prominence peaked with the release of 2022’s *Impera*, a diabolical collection of pristine pop-metal anthems that merged the glitz and glam […]
Red Clay Strays’ Made by These Moments: A Bold Step Forward
The Red Clay Strays have built their audience the old-fashioned way: through relentless touring, capitalizing on the viral success of their single “Wondering Why,” long […]
Things Are Getting Better by the Voices of Creation
As the title suggests, Things Are Getting Better marks a more optimistic turn for Jimetta Rose and her choir, the Voices of Creation. This second […]
Vertigo by Curtain Call
Wand’s psychedelia has matured and deepened with each release, and their 2024 album Vertigo continues this evolution from their 2019 effort, Laughing Matter. Drawing songs […]
The Gloss
On their sophomore album *The Gloss*, Montreal trio Cola builds on the minimal yet electrifying post-punk foundation they established with their 2022 debut, *Deep in […]
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