In his fifth studio album, producer Zhu transforms the trauma of losing his home to fire into a masterclass of melodic techno and introspective R&B.
Friko’s ‘Something Worth Waiting For’ Is an Ambitious Triumph
Chicago indie rockers Friko return with their sophomore album, delivering a cathartic, expansive, and deeply relatable evolution of their sound.
Book of Love: A Masterclass in Minimalist New Wave
Pitchfork revisits the beguiling, art-school debut of Book of Love, a quartet that brought a slyly subversive touch to 1980s club music.
OOIOO and Lightning Bolt: Together at Last!
Two avant-garde titans team up for a split LP of majestic spiritual noise.
Gary Klebe Grows Up Without Growing Old
On his debut solo album, the Shoes veteran trades in teenage idealism for a mature take, but his music is still melodically bright.
Souled American’s Downbeat Country Still Feels Vital
After a three-decade hiatus, the influential duo Souled American returns with their seventh studio album, ‘Sanctions,’ proving their haunting, atmospheric sound remains as potent as ever.
Sean Solomon’s Busy, Messed-Up World: A Solo Debut
The former Moaning frontman pivots to a more intimate, animated folk sound on his introspective solo debut, ‘The World Is Not Good Enough.’
WU LYF Returns From 15-Year Slumber to Make Us Feel Again
After a decade and a half of silence, the enigmatic Mancunian collective WU LYF returns with their sophomore album, ‘A Wave That Will Never Break.’
Nine Vicious’ EMOTIONS: A Hollow Exercise in Shock Value
On his latest album, Nine Vicious leans into his most unimaginative tendencies, delivering a project that feels more like a parody of his own persona than a genuine artistic statement.
Tokischa’s AMOR & DROGA: A Vulnerable Evolution
Tokischa’s long-awaited debut album, AMOR & DROGA, marks a poignant shift from her signature party-girl persona toward a more vulnerable, genre-bending sound.
It’s Hip to Be Squarepusher: A Review of Kammerkonzert
The electronic music pioneer returns with a symphonic, chamber-inspired project that challenges expectations while remaining true to his complex roots.
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 […]