“Music” Archives

The Chicago trio unleashes a brutal barrage of punishing rhythms and face-melting riffs.

The Swedish producer’s latest batch of ambient dub and techno is lovely precisely because it’s so laidback and unassuming.

Inspired by 18th century Scottish gospel singing, Kurt Wagner’s latest album is filled with unearthly grace.

Jim Jupp’s newest album evinces his love for the sounds of ’80s sci-fi and fantasy.

César Alexandre’s final recordings contain some of his most otherworldly material.

Listen to the first song from Johan Levin’s upcoming Mark Rothko-inspired album.

The shoegaze legends are releasing the original demo recordings for their 1991 debut album.

The Finnish pianist’s upcoming album is inspired by the forests of her homeland.

A live performance by one of dark ambient music’s true and undisputed masters.

One of The Verve’s earliest tunes finds the band at their most blissed out and psychedelic.

The Durutti Column’s first album in 16 years is a true rebirth, as evidenced by this standout track.

Subtly gorgeous ambient techno that envisions a blend of the natural and the technological.

Though less well-known than “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis,” Neon Genesis Evangelion’s second theme is an equally great anthem for the storied anime franchise.

A breezy earworm from an unsung member of the ’90s UK indie/alternative scene.

Just what it says on the tin, and just as good you might hope it’d be.

The Norwegian duo’s latest single is a gorgeous and emotional slice of slow-burning post-rock.

A euphoric trance anthem that’s equal parts elegy and club banger.

The jazz quartet evolves the alternative classic in some fascinating ways.

Seal and his band deliver a standout performance of the Talk Talk classic.

The drum ‘n’ bass producer balances frenetic breakbeats with lush, blissed out textures.