With no ifs and buts, Julia Jacklin has become one of the most captivating songwriters of the new indie/alternative scene over the years thanks to her authentic lyrical flair and on-brand playful artistic nature. She carved out an awe-inspiring reputation…
‘Home, Before and After’ review: Regina Spektor walks in the fine line between poetry and musicality
It is well said that one carries their homeland in their heart. And yet, for many of us, a specific place is what we call home—a kind of place where plenty of our memories are made and where our loved…
Tracing the Queer Roots of Dance Music and Club Culture
When we look at music history, many elements of each movement and subgenre, from visuals to sound, can usually be traced back to gay culture. Even long before LGBTQ+ was in the cultural zeitgeist, a lot of rock’n’roll pioneers were…
‘How To Let Go’ review: Sigrid makes a powerful statement on self-reflection, loneliness, and individuality
One thing Sigrid is going to do is going to deliver a killer hook. While many in her shoes would simply be satisfied with becoming yet another teen pop sensation with no substance to their music, she manages to find…
‘Fear Of The Dawn’ review: Jack White embraces the modern without rejecting tradition
Make of this what you will, but you have to salute Jack White’s unrestrained commitment to mess around with no concern as to whether what comes out makes sense as a cohesive whole. The last time we heard from Jack…
‘Love Sux’ Review: Avril Lavigne time wraps to the early noughties pop-punk fever dream
With the beginning the current pop-punk revival we are in, Avril Lavigne is back with Love Sux, the ferocious new offering from the singer drawn from early noughties nostalgia reflected through a modern perspective. But calling it Lavigne’s symbolic return to…
‘Time Skiffs’ review: Animal Collective conveys a story that yet has to find its ending
If you want to feel old, keep in mind that Animal Collective is coming near their third decade together as a band. And six years later (almost to the day), they have finally returned with a completely rejuvenated sound created…
