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The Soundtrack to an America I’ve Never Been To
America is a desire machine, and a well-oiled one at that. As a kid, it didn’t seem like a real place so much as a fever dream with...


Navigating Romance as Both Path and Place — An Interview with Fontaines D.C.
Illustration by Taya Welter Love is a sacred feeling, perhaps the most sacred of all, a complex, multifaceted force that requires not...


Tonitruale Live - Thurston Moore is New in Town and Looking to Set Up Shop
The legendary Thurston Moore dials in to chat about everything you need to know about his upcoming album, "Flow Critical Lucidity."


A Day with Gurriers
I meet Charlie, Daniel, and Pierce on a private-ish floor of a bar in the heart of Lille to kickstart the day with pints, as one often...


It's Pronounced Mc-Gee: Two Star & The Dream Police Review
As I'm sure our readers are well aware of now, I'm a sucker for some sappy shit. Give me an album with three instruments and a souped-up...


A Conversation with Dustin Payseur of Beach Fossils on Touring, Nostalgia and "Bunny"
From their humble beginnings, navigating the challenges of tour life in a van that almost didn't function, to achieving household name...











Tonitruale Wrapped: Our Favorite Albums of 2025
Illustration by Jooen Choi Now that 2025 has officially come to a close, it's safe to say it was an incredible year for music. There was never a dry spell or lack of music worth exploring, which is something you can't help but be continually grateful for. From debuts of supergroups, to new breakthroughs, to artists continuing to push the boundaries on what their music can sound like, there was always something captivating to shift your attention onto. As we usher in the new y
Helen Howard
5 days ago6 min read


5 Albums to Know: February 2025
Illustration by Taya Welter The end of another month marks the time for a reflection on the month prior and the records that came out...
Helen Howard
Apr 1, 20255 min read


The More Detailed A Story, The More Universal: An Interview with Eliza Niemi
Illustration by Taya Welter / Photo by Ben Mike Upon first listening to the songs of Toronto-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter,...
Helen Howard
Mar 21, 20259 min read


5 Albums to Know: January 2025
Illustration by Taya Welter The end of the previous year and the beginning of the next can be deemed a slow month for new releases, but...
Helen Howard
Feb 26, 20255 min read


Dip A Toe Into Baths Comeback Album, Gut
After letting the water run for eight years, Baths, led by Will Wiesenfeld, is finally ready to submerge in his comeback album Gut. The...
Kora Elms Fleming
Feb 18, 20253 min read


This Room of Fools, We Make Something Together (or, Dance as a Means of Survival)
Konnichiwa! My name is North-chan, California to Tokyo!
Rob Lucchesi
Jan 29, 20253 min read


Tonitruale Wrapped: Our Music Writers' Favorite Albums of 2024
As the year comes to a close, we thought it would be only right to share some of our writers' favorite albums from this year. Year-end...
Helen Howard
Dec 31, 202429 min read


Desert Music Pt. 1: Sister John Angela
Discovering the abstract blues of the Joshua Tree duo's sophomore record.
David Feigelson
Dec 1, 20243 min read


5 Albums To Know: October 2024
We've headed into another late month of 2024, which means we have another crop of new albums from the last to discuss. Choosing these...
Helen Howard
Nov 14, 20246 min read


Can You Feel That Fire? The Emerald Green Character Study of Tyler, The Creator's "CHROMAKOPIA"
Someones keeping watch.
Rob Lucchesi
Oct 29, 20248 min read


5 Albums To Know: September 2024
Each month, we as listeners are inundated with many new releases to absorb. It's a blessing in the grand scheme, to have so much to...
Helen Howard
Oct 14, 20245 min read


Flying the Nest with Becky and the Birds
Shedding her shell, and leaving the nest once again, Thea Gustafsson aka Becky and the Birds is gearing up to release her comeback album,...
Kora Elms Fleming
Oct 1, 20244 min read
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