Considered reviews of independent records, written from real listening.
M(h)aol have never been particularly interested in making music that sits quietly in the background, and “Scam Manifesto” is another example of the Irish band's ability to turn an…
September 11, 2026
John Legend has returned with new music, and “Daylight” gives listeners the first look at his upcoming album Muse. Released on September 11, 2026, the song pairs Legend's familiar…
September 11, 2026
Zach Stephenson is stepping away from the familiar world of Hockey Dad for his first solo release, and “In N Out” immediately makes it clear that this project is going to show a d…
September 11, 2026
The War on Drugs have returned with their first new studio song in four years, and “Who’s That” sounds like a band that knows exactly what makes their music work without feeling t…
September 11, 2026
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist make an unusual combination on paper, but “Witch Doctor” makes the partnership feel almost inevitable. Released in August 2026, the track introduces…
August 6, 2026
