Kayla Schvartzman 6/12/24 Kayla Schvartzman 6/12/24

Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying by Labi Siffre.

The songwriter and poet’s most commercially successful album is a bittersweet testimony to the beautiful imperfections of the human spirit.

Mark Kamulegeya 6/6/24 Mark Kamulegeya 6/6/24

Even after listening to Raven, are we still too far away?

No, not the Edgar Allan Poe of our time, the Kelela of our time, just on her way to “Make Technoa Black Again.”

Meghan Howson 5/24/24 Meghan Howson 5/24/24

Yearning softly with Faye Webster’s Underdressed at the Symphony.

Let Faye Webster’s recurrent lyrics bring you to thoughtful acceptance of loves lost.

Dawn Heatherly 4/30/24 Dawn Heatherly 4/30/24

Ryan Beatty’s Calico and the bravery of brevity.

Queue Calico and let the sunlight dry your tears. Ryan Beatty’s quiet vulnerability makes Calico a powerful reminder that love comes after loneliness.

Yuzhou Wang 3/20/24 Yuzhou Wang 3/20/24

How Kessoku Band redefined anime music.

A guide to contemporary J-rock, Bocchi the Rock’s album Kessoku Band brings anime music to a level beyond the screen.

Jake Harvey 2/20/24 Jake Harvey 2/20/24

Wall of Eyes: the next Evolution of The Smile’s unfiltered genius.

Even if The Smile isn’t altogether new, Wall of Eyes marks their most definitive break from Radiohead yet, outshining their debut to stand as a wondrous work that will enchant, haunt, and charm you at will.

Vikram Mahendru 2/6/24 Vikram Mahendru 2/6/24

Think Later, listen now to Tate McRae's sophomore album.

Think Later is refreshingly playful and spontaneous, but with the backing of traditional pop glory.

David Hall 1/23/24 David Hall 1/23/24

Vylet Pony’s I Was the Loner of Paradise Valley breaks down barriers and builds a unique sonic landscape.

Cringe is dead, listen to brony cloud rap.

Kristen Wallace 1/15/24 Kristen Wallace 1/15/24

Sampha’s Lahai was worth the wait.

The UK singer-songwriter ruminates on lost time, relationships, and family on a release six years in the making. His new lease on life should inspire you.

Arjun Bhakoo 1/4/24 Arjun Bhakoo 1/4/24

Daft Punk’s triumphant finale is a mature reflection on 10 Years of Random Access Memories.

Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories has aged impeccably, and the new 10th Anniversary Edition of the album is a graceful way for the duo to end their historic career.

Jordyn Smith 12/28/23 Jordyn Smith 12/28/23

Static… and Silence: Exploring The Sundays’ last album.

Exploring The Sundays’ apparent goodbye to the music world.

Sam Rincon 12/23/23 Sam Rincon 12/23/23

Hellfire: Black Midi’s theatrical take on experimental jazz rock.

Dissecting the elements that make the UK trio’s 3rd LP so unique.

Madi Kim 12/20/23 Madi Kim 12/20/23

M83’s Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming is a self-indulgent maladaptive daydream.

Indulging in M83’s most self-indulgent album.

Yuzhou Wang 12/19/23 Yuzhou Wang 12/19/23

Decoding the rhythms of innovation: a decade with Tricot’s T H E.

From the dynamic surge of “POOL” to the contemplative echoes of “artsick,” dive into an in-depth exploration of how this Kyoto-based band defined their own genre of math rock.