Colin Miller Arrives at a Tentative Peace on His Magnificent LP
There’s something hopeful Colin Miller reaches for here, even in the darkest places, that makes Losin’ endlessly replayable. Smile through the tears.
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Rodeo Boys’ Queer Blue-Collar Rock Is Essential Listening
If you’re looking for an excellent rock record to blast during summer that might provoke profound thoughts as the night progresses, Rodeo Boys have you covered
Rodeo Boys Discuss Rural Queer Blue Collar Life and ‘Junior’
Rodeo Boys show “the quiet rebellion of a queer, blue-collar heart”. Junior mixes revenge anthems and tales of queer love and identity.
The Testimonial of Cult Therapy’s Jason Duncan
This is the story behind one of the year’s most provocative, must-listen debuts. Cult Therapy are entrenched in the battle to overcome the most harrowing of traumas.
Momma Spin Brilliant Gold From Growing Pains
Momma’s songwriting is stronger and more confident, and the production is summer-ready, begging you to put the windows down and crank it up.
The Ophelias Discuss Their Brilliant New LP ‘Spring Grove’
Art rockers the Ophelias say they “have been reaching for a more guitar-forward sound, trying to capture our live sound. This time, we stuck the landing.”
Momma Know Their “Blue Sky” Is Memorable
Momma’s Allegra Weingarten and Etta Friedman talk about transitions and catharsis in their superb new record, Welcome to My Blue Sky.
Cult Therapy’s Powerful Album Is an Essential Debut
Cult Therapy seamlessly blend heavy alternative rock with a pointed critique of religious hypocrisy in a raging song cycle that deserves attention.
The Ophelias Outdo Themselves on the Brilliant ‘Spring Grove’
The Ophelias sound like they are just getting to their best work on Spring Grove, and it is thrilling to hear them push themselves to new heights.
Patterson Hood’s Brilliant Storytelling Gifts Show on New LP
Patterson Hood’s new LP is a rich musical departure from the raucous rockers he crafts for his day job. It showcases his gifts as a storyteller with a director’s eye.
Baths’ New Record Is Filled with Beauty and Menace
Baths’ Gut is a potent record, all the better for the tension it leaves unresolved. Musically, these are some of Will Wiesenfeld’s warmest, most inviting songs.
Archers of Loaf’s Defiant ‘Vee Vee’ Is an Indie Classic
Archers of Loaf’s Vee Vee takes on the mythos of rock stardom, the underbelly of local music scenes, and their rules. It also critiques consumerism.