I try to get into Om once again with Advaitic Songs, but it just didn’t happen, sadly. WATCH THE REVIEW
On its sophomore albums, Massachusetts’ Passion Pit brings its joyful, upbeat sound to new heights of happiness. WATCH THE REVIEW
On Silencing Machine, Nachtmystium’s experiments with the sounds of black metal are subtle, but very effective. It’s mostly the band’s great songwriting that carries this record. WATCH THE REVIEW
With a new album on the way in September, the experimental music outfit Animal Collective has a new track teasing toward what would be a great album. WATCH THE REVIEW
On God Forgives, I Don’t, Florida rapper Rick Ross drops one drug lord delusion after another against a backdrop of beats that sound as lavash as Ross’ persistent fantasies. WATCH THE REVIEW
New York’s Guardian Alien shoots for the stars on this new album, and delivers a chaotic, psychedelic 37-minute song. WATCH THE REVIEW
Purity Ring’s approach to synth pop on Shrines blurs the line that separates dark and cute. While it brings the new LP some unique qualities, the overall experience of these eleven tracks is a bit one-dimensional. WATCH THE REVIEW
The experimental, ambient, and frighteningly noisy musical project Gnaw Their Tongues moves into more of a straight up black metal vibe with this new release, and it’s lead to a much more intense experience. WATCH THE REVIEW
On TNGHT’s debut EP, Hudson Mohawk and Lunice pull together five of 2012’s most essential bangers. WATCH THE REVIEW
Aesop Rock’s latest album shows him on top of his lyrical game, and taking on production duties as well. WATCH THE REVIEW