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Album Review: Gorillaz perfect the single on “Song Machine, Season One”

Gorillaz were never outstanding at being normal. Their entire concept was built around a unique,…

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Album Review: Laura Veirs Balances Anxiety and Comfort on “My Echo”

Like the best folk singers, Laura Veirs is appealing in her consistency and reliability. Her…

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Album Review: Jeff Tweedy Offers a Sullen Warmth on “Love Is The King”

It’s been a meditative past couple of weeks for two of rock’s great songwriters, Bruce…

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Album Review: Annie relays the cycles we find ourselves in, especially during a pandemic, on “Dark Hearts”

Dark Hearts is the first alum in over a decade from Norwegian singer Annie. In…

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Album Review: Autechre create one of their quickest, but most unique projects with “SIGN”

As one of the IDM pioneers of the early ‘90s, Autechre have been crafting mind-bending…

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Album Review: Bruce Springsteen returns with “Letter to You”

“Time slips away and leaves you with nothing mister but/Boring stories of glory days.” So…

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Aloe Blacc Aims for Affirmation on All Love Everything

Aloe Blacc has developed a theme within his music he calls A.I.M.: affirmation, inspiration, and…