ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Manchester Orchestra, 'The Million MMac Wilson • May 10, 2021The Atlanta-based Manchester Orchestra have worked for the better part of two decades to perfect this emotional, anthemic blend of sounds, and this album may be their most engaging yet.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Lake Street Dive, 'Obviously'Bill DeVille • May 3, 2021Boston's Lake Street Dive return with their seventh studio record, 'Obviously'.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Dinosaur Jr., 'Sweep It Into Space'Jade • Apr 26, 2021The latest record from Dinosaur Jr. is a deft example of the band at their best. J Mascis warbles his way thru lyrics that relate as much to dad rock as college rock and high school emo, Lou Barlow's clear declarations, softer melodies revving up to face-melting solos, and Murph holding down the beats.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Middle Kids, 'Today We're the GreateMaddie • Apr 19, 2021Australia's Middle Kids released their second record in March, 'Today We're the Greatest,' and it's our Album of the week. Frontwoman Hannah Joy talked to Maddie about the themes of reflection and space on the record, writing on the road in America, and recording in a studio for the first time.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Valerie JuneMary Lucia • Apr 12, 2021Valerie June dropped her fifth solo record this month, The Moon and the Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers. Mary Lucia caught up with June about how she spent her time over the past year, and her continual journey to seek light in the world.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Lana Del Rey, 'Chemtrails Over the CJade • Apr 5, 2021In a year where everyone was stuck at home daydreaming about where they would go once they could, this wanderlust-filled album hits all the right notes.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Jon Batiste, 'WE ARE'Sean McPherson • Mar 29, 2021This album exudes the energy of a generous musical soul, who wants to let the songs win and wants the egos parked as far away from the music stands as possible. There's plenty of great guests including the voice of Mavis Staples and the guitar work of Cory Wong, who is based in Minnesota, but the core of the record is Jon Batiste's musical universe.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Kings of Leon, 'When You See YourselZeke • Mar 22, 2021Nashville's Kings of Leon have returned with their eighth studio album, 'When You See Yourself,' out now on RCA Records. Zeke connected with bandmember Jared Followill to talk about the new record, and the new collaborations they tried out on this record.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Tash Sultana, 'Terra Firma'Jade and Maddie • Mar 15, 2021'Terra Firma' is the new collection of songs from the Australian multi-instrumentalist who plays every instrument on the album.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Nick Cave an Warren Ellis, 'CARNAGE'Mac Wilson • Mar 8, 2021There's no clear-cut end to grief, and thus any attempt to label CARNAGE as a capstone to this section of Cave's life would be done so in folly. Emotions are ever-unfolding, and Cave is not a person who will try to wrap life into a tidy package, but CARNAGE truly does feel like a summation of the last several years of his career and life, and is a milestone of sorts in both realms.