Articles by Kaelen Bell

Naima Bock's 'Below a Massive Dark Land' Hides a Universe of Light

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PUBLISHED Sep 30, 2024

The title of Naima Bock's sophomore record is a bit of a misnomer — the immense, looming weight of a phrase like 'Below a Great Dark Land'...

Check Out the Trailer for 'Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara'

PUBLISHED Sep 27, 2024

Back in July, Tegan and Sara announced 'Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara,' a Hulu documentary about Tegan Quin's...

Amber Mark Heads to the Disco on "Won't Cry"

PUBLISHED Sep 27, 2024

Amber Mark is back with another single, and this time she takes things to the dance floor with "Won't Cry," a robo-disco glitter cannon...

Adrianne Lenker Shares Intimate Four-Song Performance Film

PUBLISHED Sep 26, 2024

Adrianne Lenker has shared a four-song performance film that features her playing a selection of 'Bright Future' tracks alongside...

PJ Harvey Created a Singular Now in Toronto

History, September 25

PUBLISHED Sep 26, 2024

There was a subtle dissonance at the outset of PJ Harvey's Wednesday night show in Toronto; the crowd at History seemed struck by some...

On Their Latest Album, Halcyon Phase Explore 'Critical Misunderstandings on the Precipice'

PUBLISHED Sep 26, 2024

Ottawa's Halcyon Phase have returned with 'Critical Misunderstandings on the Precipice,' the presciently titled follow-up to their...

Interpol Release 20th Anniversary 'Antics' Reissue with Live Album

PUBLISHED Sep 25, 2024

Interpol have released a new 20th anniversary reissue of 'Antics,' which comes with a complete live album and film recorded in Mexico City...

Rosalía Teams Up with Ralphie Choo for New Song "Omega"

PUBLISHED Sep 25, 2024

Today is Rosalía's 32nd birthday, and she's celebrating it with a new song — "Omega" is a collaboration with Madrid-based songwriter and...