“Music” Archives

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.

An absolute assault on the senses, especially in 4K and fullscreen.

One of Velvet Blue Music’s dreamiest releases to date. Which, given the label’s extensive catalog, is saying something.

Kintsugi transform the grief over losing several beloved family members into lovely instrumental arrangements.

An epic sci-fi anime needs a suitably epic theme, even one that borrows a riff from a Starship song.

The song is the highlight on a recent compilation of Cure covers.

It’s impossible to mistake a David Eugene Edwards song as anyone else’s tune.

The Swedish composer is back with another album of too-smooth jazz grooves.

Also, Piano Magic’s third album gets a long-awaited vinyl reissue.