music
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Justin Timberlake continues to show more ambition than the average pop artist with song lengths and structures, but longer tracks hardly make up for thin production and even thinner lyrics. WATCH THE REVIEW
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On his latest album, David Bowie reconnects with what made a lot of his classic albums great, revisiting his old stomping grounds in an incredibly mature way. WATCH THE REVIEW
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On Nails’ sophomore release, the band makes a series of slight improvements to their already extreme sound. WATCH THE REVIEW
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Rhye’s debut full-length is really great at conjuring a sexy vibe, but it can come off a bit one-dimensional at times. WATCH THE REVIEW
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A deep, dark, drone-y track from the new Wardruna album, Runaljod – Yggdrasil. These guys are a Norwegian project that takes a pretty gloomy approach to recreating the folk music of their homeland. However, the mood of this track isn’t a surprise when you consider numerous members of the band
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Autechre may be coming from the same cold, analytical place they usually do, but Exai shows that their skills for crafting sound are stronger than ever. WATCH THE REVIEW
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On their latest LP, New York’s the Men make yet another surprising change to their sound, and head out west for an album that consists mostly of country-inspired songs–but with an attitude. WATCH THE REVIEW
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On his latest EP, Shlohmo takes his versatility to a new level with sounds from the recent rise in alternative R&B and trap. WATCH THE REVIEW
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With a new solo release, modern prog rock figurehead Steven Wilson pulls together a series of tracks that feel like they function more on formulas than they do feelings. WATCH THE REVIEW
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Quick and cursory reviews and mentions of some recently released albums and songs I wanted to talk about before the weekend was out. Have a nice day! Enjoy! WATCH THE REVIEW