Even if you aren't a fan of "AMOK," accolades are in order to a band whose first outing has truly pushed the boundaries of subtlety.

Listen to Nick Cave's music as an ongoing narrative to fully appreciate what you might have dismissed as the "that goth rock."

It was only a matter of time before Jim James put out a full length of original material. Inspired by a 1929 graphic novel, he has created a musical score to a wordless book.

Last Saturday night, the UK-based band My Bloody Valentine suddenly released m b v, the long-awaited follow-up to their 1991 masterpiece Loveless.

Every new Eels record is like checking in on Mark Oliver Everett. How's he doing? Is he in love? Has someone close to him died? Has he gotten another cat?

The band that used to sound free flowing and lo-fi now has an orchestrated feel with broader instrumentation and tighter playing.

This record could be called "Arena Rock Lullabies for grown ups." I know how crazy it sounds. But it fits. The Joy Formidable have artfully woven a symphonic patchwork made up of delicate and dreamy moments joined with screaming guitars and cacophonous percussion.

Yo La Tengo's 13th album is centered on the relationship of Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley, who've been married for the band's nearly 30-year history.

Muse's latest album is a testament to high production values in an era when anyone can record an album.

Sometimes avant-garde appeal surpasses commercial appeal. Alt-J fit that niche at exactly the right moment.