The Tubs Explore Love and Loss on ‘Cotton Crown’
The Tubs’ Cotton Crown deals with darker themes about love, loss, and failure despite their penchant for sunny jangle pop sounds.
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Oracle Sisters Blend Mellow Rock With Magical Mysticism
Parisian mellow indie rockers the Oracle Sisters are at their best when given the freedom to experiment, and Divinations offers ample space for that.
Doves’ ‘Constellations For the Lonely’ Is a Bit Surprising
With Jimi Goodwin sitting out on some tracks, Doves create a familiar mood, even if they do not achieve the same level of greatness.
Sam Fender Is a Genuine Generational Talent
Sam Fender takes another big step forward on People Watching, which includes a satisfying collection of songs about the human experience.
The Wombats’ Pair Less Polish With More Self Loathing
The Wombats’ Oh! The Ocean struggles with authenticity, balancing earnestness and self-critique, yet hints at untapped artistic potential.
Cryogeyser’s Memorable Heartbreak-Inspired Level-Up
Alternative rock’s Cryogeyser pour everything they have into this compelling, 1990s-influenced song cycle.
Horsegirl Discover Their Identity on Superb New Album
With Phonetics On and On, Horsegirl move beyond their influences, carving out a distinct identity shaped through time and life experience.
Remembering For Against’s Brilliant Post-Punk Classic
Coalesced is For Against’s masterpiece, creating cinematic sonic spaces to function as containers for insular expressions of self-doubt, regret, and victory.
Television Personalities Unleash Their Radio Sessions 1980-1993
Television Personalities’ Tune In, Turn On, Drop Out offers a fresh opportunity to explore the band and their still-unique, seemingly contradictory pleasures.
Death By Unga Bunga Boldly Fuse Power Pop and Garage Rock
Death by Unga Bunga’s Raw Muscular Power is a wild, humorous blend of power-pop and garage rock, tackling existential crises with infectious energy.
Sharon Van Etten Finds New Freedom with Her Band
Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory incorporate synths and darker sonic textures that suit the singer’s cerebral thoughts and powerhouse vocals.
Bartees Strange Remains Shockingly Great on ‘Horror’
Fear may have inspired Bartees Strange’s new LP, but the songs on Horror are some of his best to date. He is one of the key artists of this decade.