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 […]
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 […]
Vincent Poag’s ‘The Unknown’: A Kaleidoscope of Life’s
Americana, gospel, and ballads converge in The Unknown, Vincent Poag’s latest offering, creating a genre-blending tapestry that explores life’s most profound mysteries. Drawing from the storytelling traditions of classic American music, Vincent Poag crafts a […]