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.
Fleurt – “Nihilist”
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.
Record Talk Episode 2: Angel Olsen – MY WOMAN
We examine Angel Olsen's 2016 indie rock masterpiece, an album that served as a rock and roll counterpart to her early folk recordings and featured lengthy garage jams while flirting with classic psychedelia.
Waxahatchee – Saint Cloud
Stoic and sublime, the fifth Waxahatchee album is a punchy Americana record that figures to be among this year's best.
driftwood
On Thursday 12th March, Cat Empire played at Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London. I didn’t know it at the time, but it was to be my last gig before live events were dropped from social calendars en masse. There’s nothing quite like the sound of an excited crowd, and waiting for the show to start, certain words and phrases rose to the surface like driftwood at the foot of a waterfall.
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.
Lyric of the Week: Loretta Lynn – I’m A Honky Tonk Girl
Lynn’s classic 1960 debut single prompted her immediate success, largely due to the independent promotion by herself and her husband.
10 Music Podcasts to Listen to During Quarantine
Looking for new music-related content to dive into during social distancing? These 10 podcasts offer a fun and immersive way to learn about your favorite artists, songs and music history.
Sarah Peacock’s New Album is a Beacon of Hope for a Better Tomorrow
There’s an unsettling nature about the songs on Sarah Peacock’s new album, 'Burn the Witch.' We spoke with the singer-songwriter about her latest record and more.
Land Yacht Regatta – Courtyard Theatre (10 March)
“An ice-cream wept on the steps of the church.”
Lyric of the Week – Father John Misty – Leaving LA
Eight years ago, Josh Tillman bid farewell to his music career as J Tillman and Father John Misty was born.
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.
Meet Kellen of Troy, Consummate Songwriter and Crafter of Unforgettable Pop Songs
Kellen of Troy's new album, "Vanity Project," is out March 13. We caught up with the witty singer-songwriter to chat about his record, internet culture, 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.
the gap
Head hunched over desk, hand cramping, my pen decides where it’ll go next. I start writing with no direction and build a map as I go. I’ll know when I’ve got to where I need to be, if I’m lucky, but not how I’ve got there.
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.
Lyric of the Week: Post Malone – Candy Paint
A look back at one of the lead track's from Post Malone's blockbuster 2018 record "beerbongs & bentleys."
Record Talk Episode 1: Danny Brown – XXX
We break down the ambitious 2011 project that catapulted Danny Brown from a local riser to an underground phenom.
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.
the thing after the thing
There’s nothing to see, just like there wasn’t really much to see when the band were playing, or when the poet was performing. But there is something. Perhaps if we had other senses we wouldn’t dismiss all that is unquantifiable.
Album Book Club’s Top 100 Albums of the 2010s: A Statistical Breakdown
A statistical breakdown of Album Book Club's top 100 albums of the 2010s.
Album Book Club’s Top 100 Albums of the 2010s
Online music chat and forum Album Book Club details their top 100 albums of the 2010s by way of an extensive poll and weighting system.
Lyric of the Week: Angel Olsen – Never Be Mine
Few singer-songwriters tackle the unknown abyss above quite like Angel Olsen.
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.
Jen Starsinic’s Dreamy Heartland Rock Will Make You Melt
We caught up with the fiddler-turned indie rocker to talk more about her stellar new EP, life in Nashville, musical identity and more.
in celebration of silence
It takes an artist not to play every note.
Lyric of the Week: Frank Ocean – Wither
Frank Ocean's "Endless" was a moment fans dreaded might never happen.
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.
The Most Anticipated Albums of 2020
Riffs & Rhymes staff members chime in on their most anticipated albums of the year.
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