London’s Wireless Festival has been canceled following the U.K. government’s decision to deny entry to headliner Kanye West.
Wendy Eisenberg Unplugs and Taps In
A Shift in Sonic Perspective As the singer and guitarist of the power trio Editrix and a member of Squanderers and the Bill Orcutt Guitar Quartet, Wendy Eisenberg has built a reputation for tying and […]
Harriet Tubman and Georgia Anne Muldrow Explore New Sonic Frontiers
Harriet Tubman, the veteran instrumental trio featuring drummer J.T. Lewis, bassist Melvin Gibbs, and guitarist Brandon Ross, has returned with their sixth album, Electrical Field of Love. Known for their genre-defying blend of rock, jazz, […]
Raye’s ‘This Music May Contain Hope’ Is a Bold, Maximalist Masterpiece
A New Chapter of Maximalism Sophomore albums often serve as a safe harbor for artists, a place to refine the sound that brought them initial success. However, Raye has chosen a different path with This […]
Flea Explores Jazz and Introspection on His Debut Solo Album, Honora
A Long-Awaited Solo Debut Honora is the album Flea has always wanted to make. Now 63 years old, the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist has worked on numerous side projects, appeared in films, and even […]
Robyn’s ‘Sexistential’ Is a Masterclass in Mid-Life Pop Vulnerability
A Long-Awaited Return Eight years is a significant hiatus for an artist of Robyn’s stature, particularly when her influence has become so pervasive in the modern dance-pop landscape. In her absence, a generation of artists—most […]
Tchitchi Explores Loyalty and Inner Strength on New Single “Irmãos”
Rising artist Tchitchi continues to carve out a distinct emotional space with the release of his latest single, “Irmãos.” Rooted in themes of loyalty, connection, and personal resilience, the track offers a reflective look at […]
Everyone Loves a Happy Ending: The Excavation of Robert Lester Folsom Continues
Everyone Loves a Happy Ending: The Excavation of Robert Lester Folsom Continues Everyone loves an underdog. While Justin Vernon’s sadness-in-isolation tale feels a bit like marketing, stories like Robert Lester Folsom’s are as genuine as […]
Robyn’s ‘Sexistential’ Surveys Middle-Aged Desire, Doubt
Robyn performing Jan. 7, 2026, on CBS’ “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (photo: Scott Kowalchyk ©2026 CBS Broadcasting Inc.). Eight years is a long time to wait for a Robyn album, especially when her […]
Whitney Johnson, Lia Kohl, and Macie Stewart Go Beyond the Chamber
Macie Stewart, Lia Kohl, and Whitney Johnson. (Credit: Leah Wendzinski) All but one of the song titles on Body Sound, the debut album from experimental string trio Whitney Johnson, Lia Kohl, and Macie Stewart, line […]
Tinariwen Goes Back to Basics
Tinariwen. (Credit: Marie Planeille) It’s easy to forget that Tinariwen broke through before labels and curators Awesome Tapes from Africa and Sahel Sounds introduced American audiences to similar artists. Yes, Ali Farka Touré may have […]
Jason P. Woodbury & the Nightbird Singing Quartet Journey to the End of the Night
Jason P. Woodbury. (Credit: Mario Vega) The cover of the self-titled debut from Jason P. Woodbury & the Nightbird Singing Quartet speaks volumes: It’s modeled on the indelible design of Vintage Contemporaries, a 1980s publishing […]