The sister trio's latest album shows off their well-developed pop-rock skill set and a newfound musical curiosity.
HAIM – Women In Music Pt. III
Category: Reviews
Phoebe Bridgers – Punisher
On her sophomore effort, Bridgers perfectly captures the essence of millennial diffidence, along with our eternal need for intimacy.
Drew Kelly – “Seaside”
The simplicity of the Atlanta-based artist's second single captures the perpetual longing most of us are feeling this summer.
Henry Derek Elis – All The Pretty Little Horses
The powerhouse Los Angeles guitarist returns with a four-track EP of cleverly reimagined covers.
Neil Young – Homegrown
Homegrown is the work of a mercurial poet finding hope in his darkest hour.
Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist – Alfredo
The new collaboration from Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist is another slick and assertive offering in the coke-rap canon.
Run the Jewels – RTJ4
The fourth installment in the duo’s essential self-titled series is as vital and of the moment as anything in their increasingly historic catalog.
Andrea & Mud – Bad News Darlin’
The Atlanta duo's lonesome twang evokes the feeling of trekking through a barren and rugged landscape in search of an oasis: the perfect soundtrack for a horseback-riding, gun-slinging adventure on the big screen.
New Music Roundup: April
New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This month’s edition includes new releases from Lucinda Williams, Quelle Chris, Rina Sawayama and more.
ALITA – “Too Close”
On her latest single, the Seattle songstress takes her sound to cinematic new heights.
Carly Shea – “Forever” (Music Video)
Sporting an irresistible bubblegum bassline and a pulsating drum beat, the track conjures up a spacey and sensual longing for everlasting love.
Playboi Carti – “@ MEH”
Playboi Carti's new single is a colorful response to his haters.
New Music Roundup: March
New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This month’s edition includes new releases from Don Toliver, Jesse Daniel, U.S. Girls and more.
Lil Uzi Vert – Eternal Atake / LUV vs. The World 2
Last month, Lil Uzi Vert shocked the rap community by finally releasing his long-anticipated, leak-plagued sophomore album, Eternal Atake. As if that weren't enough, he followed that up with another project, LUV vs. The World 2, the following Friday.
Fleurt – “Nihilist”
The New York indie pop singer-songwriter captures the ennui at the core of millennial angst in a way that's simultaneously danceable and evocative.
The Shorelines – The Venus Vegas Blues Band
On their fourth and final album, the Santa Barbara psych outfit's mix of surf, blues and hard rock is as unpredictable as ever. They sound like they are having the time of their lives.
Waxahatchee – Saint Cloud
Stoic and sublime, the fifth Waxahatchee album is a punchy Americana record that figures to be among this year's best.
Hannah Telle – “Colors”
On her new single, Hannah Telle's stately nature as a singer-songwriter comes to life within a bold and kaleidoscopic instrumental pallet.
Land Yacht Regatta – Courtyard Theatre (10 March)
“An ice-cream wept on the steps of the church.”
New Music Roundup: February
New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This month’s edition includes new releases from Grimes, King Krule, Midland and more.
Tame Impala – The Slow Rush
Tame Impala's latest ventures deeper into the world of commercialized electronica while retaining the adventurous spirit of the band's earliest recordings. It's the most impeccably produced set of Tame Impala songs to date.
Jeffrey Silverstein – “Cosmic Scene” / “Easy Rider”
"Cosmic Scene" and "Easy Rider" mark the latest entries in the Portland songwriter's growing catalog of meditative guitar music.
Tan Cologne – Cave Vaults On The Moon In New Mexico
The Taos-based duo crafts an immersive concept album that explores the terrestrial, spatial, and spiritual elements of their native Land of Enchantment.
Justin Kass – “Living in My World”
On "Living in My World," the Santa Barbara multi-instrumentalist tries his hand at composing an ambitious art-rock ballad.
New Music Roundup: January
New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This month’s edition includes new releases from Bad Ambassadors, Gabrielle Aplin, Mick Jenkins and more.
Mac Miller – Circles
In honor of Mac Miller's new album, Circles, Riffs & Rhymes is hosting a special track-by-track review of the record, including words from various members of Album Book Club.
Acres Even – “Separate” (Music Video)
Los Angeles indie rock outfit Acres Even are back with visuals for their debut single.
New Music Roundup: December
New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This month's edition includes new releases from The Free Nationals, Harry Styles, Kaytranada and more.
Jazz-funk auetur Riley Geare welcomes in new decade with album release event at Moroccan Lounge on January 5
The Los Angeles multi-instrumentalist's second studio album, The Trip Vol. 2, is due out December 31.
New Music Roundup: November
New music roundups are a monthly recap dedicated to covering the latest music in a series of short, descriptive reviews. This month’s edition includes new releases from Doja Cat, Gang Starr, Michael Kiwanuka and more.
