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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...











Two-Steppers and Cosmic Saxophones: Dummy's "Free Energy" is an Extraterrestrial Invitation to the Dance Party at the End of the World
The next attempt, the sophomore outing, tape number two; the second album is a make or break moment in any band's career. When you...
Rob Lucchesi
Sep 6, 20245 min read


Para Mi Raza: LIE Brings the Drama to Ya Baby Mama on New EP, "L.R.H.C."
This shit'll have quitting your job and two-stepping in the middle of your kitchen.
Rob Lucchesi
Jul 14, 20244 min read


New York City, Underwater: Geese's Anniversary Tape Lives Up to the Live Standard
Alive & In Person opts instead for beauty in the music and the unpredictability of the rehearsal space.
Rob Lucchesi
Jul 2, 20245 min read


Where the Neon Lights Sing: Kehlani Reinvents the Cycle of Self-Destruction on "CRASH"
If "blue water road" was Kehlani betting the house on love, "CRASH" is the unadvisable follow-up bet that most certainly ends in disaster.
Rob Lucchesi
Jun 26, 20243 min read


You Guys Aren't Ready for The Retrograde Yet... But Your Kids Are Gonna Love 'Em!
I love rock 'n' roll. It's the only genre that encourages the addition of a cold beer to not only enhance the listening experience, but...
Rob Lucchesi
Jun 24, 20243 min read


Secrets, Sentimentality and a Severe Lack of Direction: Wallows' New Album Epitomizes a Band Running on Autopilot
Model, while a better offering than their previous record, still falls a few steps short of a cohesive LP, marking a huge step backwards for
Rob Lucchesi
May 29, 20244 min read


Give Up the Ghost Once More: Pillow Queens Find Peace in Madness on "Name Your Sorrow"
Upon my first listen through of Pillow Queens' new album, Name Your Sorrow, I couldn't help but tingle with an odd feeling of deja vu. I...
Rob Lucchesi
Apr 19, 20243 min read


You Must Have a Young Dad: The Black Keys Act Their Age on "Ohio Players"
Dad Rock noun (often derogatory) a type of classic rock music that tends to appeal to adults, often played by middle-aged musicians In...
Rob Lucchesi
Apr 12, 20245 min read


The Fever Haze's Fifth Record Moonbow: Glowing as Warm and Bright as the Name Suggests
When I was first recommended The Fever Haze’s 2022 record, An Apple on the Highest Branch, I knew they’d be a band for me. The Michigan...
Gianna Cicchetti
Apr 3, 20242 min read


Yeat's 2093: Mumble Rap or Economic Theory?
Unpacking the Portland rapper's grandest statement yet.
David Feigelson
Mar 25, 20245 min read


It's Not Quite Everything I Thought It Was Gonna Be
Photos by Charlotte Rutherford Is there anything Justin Timberlake can't do? The singer, songwriter, published author, semi-remembered...
Rob Lucchesi
Mar 20, 20243 min read


Ariana Grande Releases Deeply Personal Album 'eternal sunshine'
Ariana Grande is bringing back the pop girl magic of the 2000s in her diverse and inspiring album eternal sunshine. At just 35 minutes...
faith logue
Mar 11, 20245 min read
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