“Music” Archives

26 songs that provided me with moments of beauty, serenity, hope — and yes, maybe even a little fun.

The Paris-based dreampop outfit has released a music video for their new single.

Duncan Sumpner returns with another album of softly psyched-out folk music.

The noted ambient composer and pianist collaborated with the likes of Brian Eno, John Foxx, and Robin Guthrie.

Serene-yet-surreal electronic music inspired by “the light and space” of Canada’s national art museum.

Who knew nonsensical theology made for such awesome breakdowns?

Each one of Japan’s train stations has its own unique — and charming — jingle.

The enigmatic Swedish artist’s debut album is dark, shadowy, and veiled, the perfect music for long, lonely winter nights.

In a more perfect and just world, hushed and heartfelt folk-rock like this would earn all the likes and favorites.

The cover of this funk classic is Khruangbin at their Khruangbin-iest.

Now it’s even easier to buy music from awesome artists like Lee Bozeman, Fine China, LN, Map, and Starflyer 59.

The Moscow-based band walks the line between Cure-ish post-punk and shoegazer-y atmospherics.

The electronic duo’s latest album contains moments of subtle, wistful beauty that feel quite unlike their previous output.

The New York outfit’s music conjures up wide-open spaces and desert vistas perfect for a pandemic-inspired getaway.

Iress’ latest album is another sublime example of how metal and shoegaze can complement each other.

The legendary indie-rock quintet return with a collection of unreleased material.

In the video for Makeup and Vanity Set’s new single, an algorithm reveals a man’s darkest secrets.

30 years after its release, the Cocteau Twins’ 1990 masterpiece has lost none of its beauty or magic.

The vaporwave duo returns with another release that moves far beyond “traditional” vaporwave ideals.

Rick Beato breaks down the song’s components to see how they form a gloomy pop masterpiece.