Album of the Week: Seratones, 'POWER' January 13, 2020 Yes, POWER does refer to global themes and dynamics but it is also much more personally revealing than the debut and that intimacy lends strength to the songs. "I've learned that as artists, we will be rewarded for our vulnerability," AJ Haynes explained, and one of the most powerful phrases anyone has uttered in our studio.
Album of the Week: Black Pumas, 'Black Pumas' January 6, 2020 Black Pumas have released their debut self-titled record which carries the strength of a band far deeper into their career.
Album of the Week: Atmosphere, 'Whenever' December 30, 2019 Atmosphere return with 'Whenever' featuring stellar guest appearances from Murs, Musab, Nikki Jean, Gifted Gab, Muja Messiah and Haphduzn.
Album of the Week: Dessa and the Minnesota Orchestra, 'Sound the Bells' December 23, 2019 It shouldn't be surprising that a multidisciplinary talent like Dessa would conceive of such an ambitious, large-scale collaboration, but listening to Sound the Bells, recorded live at Orchestra Hall earlier this year, it's clear that by taking on challenges like this one, she's pushed her artistry to new heights.
Album of the Week: Big Thief, 'Two Hands' December 16, 2019 Big Thief return with their second album of 2019, 'Two Hands'.
Album of the Week: Prince, '1999' December 9, 2019 Your Album of the Week is the Super Deluxe reissue of Prince's 1999. In addition to remastering Prince's original double album, 1999, the new Super Deluxe reissue of his iconic, breakthrough album includes 35 tracks from Prince's vault, making it the biggest posthumous release of his work to date.
Album of the Week: Coldplay, 'Everyday Life' December 2, 2019 British pop-rock band Coldplay return with their highly anticipated eighth studio album, 'Everyday Life'.
Album of the Week: Beck, 'Hyperspace' November 25, 2019 Beck talks with Jill Riley about his new record, working with Pharrell Williams, and his recent high-profile recording session at Paisley Park.
Album of the Week: The Avett Brothers, 'Closer Than Together' November 18, 2019 For their tenth record, The Avett Brothers are branching out both musically and lyrically, but don't worry - there are still plenty of songs featuring that classic Avett sound.
Album of the Week: Michael Kiwanuka, 'KIWANUKA' November 11, 2019 On Kiwanuka's self-titled album, he embraces all his influences from Curtis Mayfield to Joni Mitchell, all while cementing his identity as a powerful voice capable of crafting songs that confront personal narratives and the human condition.