Audio: Various Artists – A Litany of Failures, Vol. II
Returning with a second installment of undersung independent bands across the country, showcasing Ireland’s thriving music scene.
Audio Review: Snail Mail – Lush
A thrilling introduction that will surely garner a devout following.
Audio Review: Father John Misty – God’s Favourite Customer
Irony plays a big role in Father John Misty’s canon.
Audio Review: Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks – Sparkle Hard
An album that is both accomplished and fun to listen to, repeatedly.
Audio Review: Hilary Woods – Colt
Uncomplicated arpeggiated motifs sway patiently back and forth between two chords, over which Woods’ voice explores her personal meditations.
Audio Review: Cardi B – Invasion of Privacy
Cardi's unapologetic, in your face approach over these 13 tracks is designed to challenge preconceived notions
Audio Review: Somadrone – Wellpark Avenue
O'Connor's beautifully smothered cover of For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her, stands out for both its sweetness and its trippiness.
Audio Review: Frankie Cosmos – Vessel
It’s Frankie’s cosmos but immersing oneself in it has never been more appealing.
Audio Review: Yo La Tengo – There’s A Riot Going On
If there is in fact a riot going on - the dischord has yet to breach the recording booth.
Audio Review: Yous – David Kitt
An exceptional exploration of electronic plains nestled between a valley of folk fused sentimentality.
Audio Review: Rejjie Snow – Dear Annie
Rejjie does a moderately good job emulating the likes of Tyler, The Creator and Pharrell, two men whose influences on this album cannot go unnoticed.
Audio Review: Dream Wife – Dream Wife
An album of blissful surf rock, filled with pop hooks and adorned with an edge.
Audio Review: Black Panther OST
A dark yet triumphant score comprised of futuristic beats, impassioned verses and low key synth jams
Audio Review: MGMT – Little Dark Age
If you grew up playing video games and came of age in the time of Oracular Spectacular then MGMT’s fourth album, Little Dark Age will take you on a trip…
Audio Review: Wrong Creatures – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
One of the 21st centuries’ oddities – a genuine rock ‘n’ roll band.
Audio Review: Glen Hansard – Between Two Shores
In consolidating distinction from previous projects, this stalwart of the domestic scene confirms that he’s right where he wants to be.
Audio Review: First Aid Kit – Ruins
Ruins finds First Aid Kit still indebted to the folksy heritage of heartland Americana