The Portland indie folk singer's new album, My Echo, is out October 23rd.
Laura Veirs – “Burn Too Bright”
Charley Crockett – Welcome to Hard Times
On his new record, the well-traveled Texas blues man makes you feel as if he's lived through every note he plays.
Lori McKenna – The Balladeer
On her 11th studio album, McKenna proves once more that she is adept at crafting warm and somber Americana with a heartfelt message.
Dinner Party – Dinner Party
The self-titled project from the newly formed supergroup illuminates a vibe and cheerfulness only attainable when collaborators are closely bonded by friendship.
Colter Wall – “Cowpoke”
The baritoned Canadian's new album, Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs, arrives August 28th.
Imp – Children of the Atom
On their new album, the Atlanta rapper-producer uses comic book fan-fiction as a vehicle for their societal observations and personal anxieties.
Wyatt Waddell on Social Activism and His Summer Protest Anthem “FIGHT!”
The Chicago singer-songwriter talks about recording his fiery new track and the responsibility he feels to speak out and encourage others in the fight against injustice.
roller coaster
Each person who enters through the doors keeps the fear of failure at bay for another five minutes, and if you can do that enough, it starts to feels like a success. Yet those who come out saying: “I was really blown away" – those are the people I should be counting.
The Danberrys ‘Shine’ on Their First Album in Four Years
We chat with singer-songwriter Dorothy Daniel about her band's bluesy new record, creative life during the pandemic, pursuing alternative medicine and more.
2020 Mid-Year Roundup
Gathering 25 of our favorite releases so far in a year of pain, growth and unity.
Sam Valdez – “Clean”
The L.A. up and comer's latest track is subtle in sound yet intensely reflective.
Katie Wood – “Uh Huh Yeah”
Wood's big sound echoes ’80s giants like The Cure and Kate Bush, but the playful sarcasm embedded in her lyrics is a product of her eccentric individuality.
HAIM – Women In Music Pt. III
The sister trio's latest album shows off their well-developed pop-rock skill set and a newfound musical curiosity.
A Conversation Starring Ray Wylie Hubbard
We linked up with the ramblin' roots legend to talk about the release of his new album, CO-STARRING, songwriting greats, and a lifetime of making music.
Phoebe Bridgers – Punisher
On her sophomore effort, Bridgers perfectly captures the essence of millennial diffidence, along with our eternal need for intimacy.
ENGINE Details Their New Psychedelic, Dance Floor-Ready Single “Solitary Moods”
The new single from the Leeds-based electronic outfit arrives next Friday.
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.
idols
I was too young to see my favourite band when they were my favourite band. I look back with fondness on that youthful obsession, but will I ever be that invested in a band again?
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.
Norway’s Malin Pettersen on Her Brilliant New Album and the Challenges Facing International Artists During America’s Live Music Lockdown
The Oslo native's new record, Wildhorse, is due out this October. We chatted about playing live streams, staying creative during quarantine and the bustling Norwegian country scene.
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.
60 Badass Baseball Walk-Up Songs
In honor of impending baseball seasons all across the globe, we've updated our list of walk-up songs for hitters and pitchers with 20 brand new, badass tracks.
Three words, three albums.
Their music will do far more than my words ever will.
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.
Lyric of the Week: The Rolling Stones – Wild Horses
Released nearly two years after its initial recording, "Wild Horses" emerged as a magical moment in The Rolling Stones' vast catalog.
Ten seconds of song
Thanks to the advent of Zoom pub quizzes, I hear most of my music nowadays in ten-second snippets, tiny baited hooks for the fish who work in my brain’s sound archives.
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.
