“Music” Archives

A too-short concert clip from one of the shining lights of the ’90s “darkwave” scene.

The Chicago shoegazers’ four-EP set, now featuring previously unreleased demos, is a shining example of shoegaze pop par excellence.

Ronnie Martin returns with another sleigh-load of synthesizer sounds for the Yuletide season.

The new single from nostalgist duo Ben Holton and Rob Glover has their customary moody beauty, but with a bit of an edge this time.

Vancouver’s finest darkwave/post-punk outfit reveals the first single from their upcoming album.

Also, some reflections on the “attractive ugliness” of Portishead’s music.

The Arizona outfit expands upon their ’80s-influenced sound with ambient interludes and less conventional arrangements.

The hand-painted video was produced to mark the vinyl release of 2004’s Last Light.

The Phoenix-based indie-pop legends have announced a new EP; listen to the first single.

The classically trained organist and composer has gone viral for her performances, including one with Bonobo in 2022.

This seems like the epitome of an “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” situation.

The Julies return after nearly 30 years with an album of mature, reflective indie pop.

Xenoplanetary does have a slightly different tenor than previous “Planetary” albums

Interplanetary’s overarching theme concerns the strangeness of deep space travel and its effects on the human mind.

Narratively, Archeoplanetary unfolds like a classic H. P. Lovecraft story.

While there are moments of awe and even beauty, the prevailing sense is one of doom and ruin.

The Scottish author interweaves ominous soundscapes with broadcasts and audio journals to create a disquieting cosmic horror narrative.

The dream pop-meets-drum n’ bass classic celebrates its 25th anniversary with outtakes, remixes, and live performances.

The pairing of introspective lyrics and evolved sonics leads to a quality of reflection that’s unique in Slowdive’s catalog.

A lovely slice of dark ambience that’s over far too soon.