“Music” Archives

While studying philosophy in the Swiss Alps in 2008, the artist known as Teen Daze came across C.S. Lewis’ Out of the Silent Planet.

As Minikon puts it, imagine if “My Bloody Valentine wrote soundtracks for the Nintendo Entertainment System.”

Lovesliescrushing’s music goes even further, eschewing song structures altogether in favor of massive, gossamery veils of pure sound.

An artist from Sufjan Stevens’ label takes us on a spiritual journey.

CaPC’s newest writer, Jason Morehead, shares a selection of songs to guide you through the coming months.

The irony, though, is that those who benefit the least from these services are those who make the services’ existence, popularity, and even necessity possible.

By turns silly and serious, reverent and irreverent, traditional and experimental, Sufjan’s Christmas music handily transcends that schmaltz that so often passes for Christmas music these days.

A heartbreaking dreampop epic inspired by personal trauma and despair.

Exploring the recollections of childhood memories found in the music of Sam Billen.

A song from Arcade Fire’s latest puts things into perspective.

What happens when one Christian fan of “Mozart, monks, and medieval polyphony” listens to rap? It’s not pretty.

A deep cut off of Arcade Fire’s new album acknowledges a cultural shift among young boys that shouldn’t go unnoticed.

One of the ambient maestro’s finest compositions in a long time… and that’s saying something.

Considering all of the grandstanding and attention-grabbing that typically dominate award shows, it’s a remarkably generous and — dare I say? — loving gesture to artists that Daft Punk clearly respect.

The latest single from the Ukrainian musician conjures up Stranger Things vibes.

After all, grief isn’t rational or given to nice, neat organization.

Circle of Dust’s songs dealt with sinful brokenness and divine agency.

But then along comes a band who gives praise to Jesus Christ, their Lord and Savior, and their new album is as mopey as can be.