By Danielle Kim, September 29 2015 —
Toronto singer Abel Tesfaye first started releasing mixtapes under his alias The Weeknd in 2011 and has only grown in popularity since. His signature dark R&B sound contrasts with a melodic falsetto to … Read the rest
By Jarrett Edmund, September 29 2015 —
Idaho native and lo-fi bedroom-pop artist Trevor Powers is no stranger to self-reflection. His debut album, The Year of Hibernation, dealt with themes of childhood nostalgia, while his sophomore effort, Wondrous Bughouse, was … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, September 29 2015 —
For those of us who can’t casually fly across the continent to catch the latest Broadway musicals in New York City, cast albums provide the grandiose experience of musical theatre without the price.… Read the rest
By Jarrett Edmund, September 24 2015 —
American singer-songwriter Kurt Vile has made effortless-sounding music for his entire career. His carefree demeanor coupled with fuzzy backing guitars creates laid-back jams with a magnetic appeal. Vile now returns with his sixth … Read the rest
By Clara Sadler, September 17 2015 —
I picked up the new album by Las Vegas heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch, Got Your Six, on a whim. The chainsaw-swinging zombie adorning the cover caught my attention, and I … Read the rest
By Jarrett Edmund, September 17 2015 —
Zach Condon’s sound is eclectic, even by indie standards. His first album as Beirut was heavily influenced by traditional Eastern European music, featuring elaborate horn sections and rambling, wordless vocals. Despite the increasing … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, September 10 2015 —
Since he started releasing music in the early 2000s, Toronto rapper k-os has carved out a unique sound that bridges the gap between hip-hop and rock while incorporating a constant message of positivity. … Read the rest
By Melanie Woods, September 10 2015 —
Thunderbitch, the surprise project fronted by Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard, is what happens when rad musicians have a little spare time but want to have a lot of fun. The band’s online biography, … Read the rest
By Michael Ghanem, September 3 2015 —
To FKA twigs’ most dedicated fans, M3LL155X (pronounced “Melissa”) came after months of teasing, song releases and live performances. To the rest of the world, the five-track release was a complete surprise, dropping … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, September 3 2015 —
Dan Bejar’s work is polarizing. As the frontman of his band Destroyer, critics laud his poetic lyricism just as often as they dismiss it for being obtuse or contrived. But his new album, … Read the rest