The Convenience Supercharge the Amps on Rocking LP
The Convenience’s Like Cartoon Vampire sees the New Orleans post-punk duo abandoning synthpop for a more primal rock sound.
Chris Ingalls
Chris is a Massachusetts native who spent seven years as a broadcast journalist in the U.S. Navy and was also a videotape editor for a CBS affiliate TV station, a newspaper editor at a military public affairs office in Naples, Italy, and a videographer for a cancer research institute. His currently works as an internal communications manager for a large Boston hospital. He was born in 1969 and has been a rabid music fan since at least 1970, thanks to his three older siblings. A PopMatters writer since 2016, Chris is also an occasional guest on the music podcast "Losing My Opinion," and is on Bluesky, Instagram, and X @Ingalls1969. He lives in the leafy suburbs outside of Boston with his wife, son, dog, two cats, and lots of records.
Rindert Lammers’ Cinematic Imagery and Ambient Jazz Is Gorgeous
Multi-instrumentalist Rindert Lammers is inspired by his love of cinema and memories of personal loss on his gorgeous debut.
Gryphon Rue Creates a Work of Stellar Beauty
An artist of impeccable taste and unique vision, Gryphon Rue combines his love of ambient textures, experimental structure, and field recordings on a brilliant new LP.
Matron Deliver an Exciting Exercise in Math Rock
Matron’s Sunken State is such an enjoyable ride. It combines math rock’s complex, zig-zagging musical avenues with dream pop and plenty of good hooks.
Pidgins Upend Corporate Culture with ‘Refrains of the Day, Vol. 2’
Self-described as “an experiment in percussive languages”, the latest project from avant-garde Mexican duo Pidgins is uplifting and immersive.
Dustin Wong Unpacks Family History with Grand Sonic Gestures
Acclaimed guitarist Dustin Wong uses loops, samples, and guitar improvisation in a mesmerizing tribute to his recently deceased grandmother.
Kronos Quartet Create a Haunting Interpretation of War and Loss
Legendary music ensemble Kronos Quartet team up with an acclaimed documentarian and composer to chronicle the horrors of violent conflict.
Claire Rousay and More Eaze Make a Fascinating Collaboration
Ambient/experimental artists More Eaze and Claire Rousay join forces once again in what may be their creative apex as a duo with no floor.
Nick Storring Creates a Warm, Textured Homage to Brazil
Mirante combines the lush soundscapes Nick Storring so often incorporates into his music with the unbridled joy of a rich, dynamic, rhythmic pulse.
Joy Burklund Crafts Irresistible Power Pop on ‘Songbouquet’
While Joy Burklund’s Songbouquet sounds inspired by many of the classic pop and rock records that preceded it, it also affirms the power of community.
Nels Cline’s Forward-Thinking Jazz Is Superb
Trailblazing guitarist and Wilco secret weapon Nels Cline is back with a bracing new jazz quartet recording and joined by similarly forward-thinking musicians.
Thin Lear Creates Sumptuous, Low-Key Chamber Folk
Thin Lear is a complete artist in that his influences are impeccable and apparent in his songs, yet he still crafts his own unique, brilliant voice.