“Music” Archives

Proof that Slowdive’s lush shoegaze pop holds up perfectly well outside studio walls.

Also, what does a tribute to the Purple One have to do with Star Trek?

Heart-breaking music about death; dreamy electronica from shoegaze giants; inspired ’80s pop; plaintive, old-timey folk/country; and goofy country-punk.

These are albums that I tend to gravitate towards once the skies turn grey, the mercury drops, and the snow begins to fall.

18 minutes of retro-futuristic pop perfection.

The dream pop trio creates the sweetest sounding existential angst you’re ever likely to hear.

Nabihah Iqbal ultimately sounds like nobody so much as herself.

An impressive debut that feels both nostalgic and original; exquisitely composed dreampop; and super funky future funk.

This mix is a collection of songs that helped me get through the year — that encouraged, uplifted, challenged, and yes, moved me.

This remarkably strong debut is filled with simple-yet-affecting tales of love at its best and worst, all wrapped in gorgeous pop arrangements.

The Breeders, Fine China, Grimes, My Bloody Valentine, My Favorite, Wild Beasts and many more are waiting for us in 2018.

This compilation spotlights the diversity of musical talent that Opus has focused on over the years.

Angela Klimek’s lovely debut conjures up a magical, enchanting view of winter thanks to vast ambient drones and textures.

Thangorodrim’s Tolkien-inspired “dungeon synth” can get cheesy at times, but the epic fantasy vision is winsome in its own way.

Both songs showcase the band’s blend of shimmery, ethereal textures and towering walls of sound.

For fans of thoughtful, atmospheric indie-rock, Starsabout’s debut full-length is the real deal.

This ambient reimagining breaks down Vangelis’ original score and weaves it back together in new, intriguing ways.

Some of Makeup & Vanity Set’s most ambient and surreal work in some time.

One of the worst NES games has one of the best NES soundtracks.

An absolute cracking album that reminds you of favorite ’80s alternative heroes without ever feeling derivative.