Album Reviews

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  Joel Eel's Heart Works Harder Than Most on 'Love Infinity'

  PUBLISHED May 11, 2022

  Late capitalism permeates all: work days stretching into unnecessary commutes; the market invading private moments and commodifying attenti...

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  Sister Ray's 'Communion' Is a Riveting, Reflective Debut

  PUBLISHED May 11, 2022

  As we grow, our identities and perspectives can change, but pieces of each meaningful stage of our lives are forever carried with us. These...

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  The Smile's 'A Light for Attracting Attention' Could Easily Pass for Radiohead

  PUBLISHED May 10, 2022

  Until now, Radiohead side-projects have always served a clear purpose, distinct from the band: Thom Yorke has indulged his electronic fixat...

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  Leikeli47 Remains as Sharp as Ever on 'Shape Up'

  PUBLISHED May 10, 2022

  Leikeli47 doesn't care what you think about her — "The only thing I need validated is my parking," she sings on Shape Up single "Zoom." In...

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  Ellevator Emerge Fully Formed on 'The Words You Spoke Still Move Me'

  PUBLISHED May 6, 2022

  For a debut to emerge as if forged of a decades-long discography is an impressive feat, but that's exactly what Hamilton-born trio Ellevato...

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  Pink Mountaintops Scales the Peaks and Valleys of Emotion on 'Peacock Pools'

  PUBLISHED May 5, 2022

  One of the last remaining rock 'n' roll mystics, Stephen McBean is the driving force behind Pink Mountaintops. Peacock Pools is the fifth a...

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  Black Star Show Glimpses of Their Backpack Brilliance on 'No Fear of Time'

  PUBLISHED May 5, 2022

  Though Black Star's long-awaited second album doesn't reach the deep, dark, night sky heights of their 1998 debut Mos Def & Talib Kweli...

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  Sharon Van Etten Gets Everything Right on 'We've Been Going About This All Wrong'

  PUBLISHED May 5, 2022

  Some people become rock stars overnight. There's a new voice, a new idea (or a stylishly recycled old idea), some effortless take on cool t...