Review of 'Imaginal Disk' by Magdalena Bay

Mag Bay’s synthpop sci-fi opera deserves all the praise it’s getting.

Review of ‘Empathogen’ by Willow

 

Willow branches out further from her pop roots, trading pop punk for prog jazz.

Review of 'Tangk' by Idles

Idles swap angry punky protest songs for mellow experimental love songs.

INTRODUCING: Ensemble 1

Meet Ensemble 1.

Review of 'Playing Robots Into Heaven' by James Blake

After a decade of ethereal ballads, James Blake returns to his roots and delivers some exciting experimental EDM.

Review of 'Knower Forever' by Knower

The fact Knower aren’t more well-known is an absolute crime. The duo’s latest jazz-funk banger bonanza is one of the most fun albums I’ve heard in a while.

Review of ‘Post-American’ by MSPAINT

Mississippi band MSPAINT make hip-hop-infused hardcore punk with synths – which is every bit as fun and unique as it sounds.

Review of '10,000 Gecs' by 100 Gecs

Goodbye hyperpop. Hello hyperrock.

INTRODUCING: OOF

Credit: Dalton Patton

Meet OOF.

Review of 'Scaring The Hoes' by JPEGmafia and Danny Brown

Scaring The Hoes sees rappers JPEGmafia and Danny Brown celebrating their mutual weirdness. If you want to get kicked out of a house party for ‘scaring the hoes’, play this album (although I can think of much worse examples if you really want to cause utter chaos. Imagine putting Trout Mask Replica on the aux. Or maybe some Merzbow? That’s how you scare the hoes.)

Review of 'Let's Start Here' by Lil Yachty

Lil Yachty has evolved. Enter Mega Yachty.

Double Review: 'Stumpwork' by Dry Cleaning and 'Hellfire' by black midi

You’ve heard of mumble rap. But what about ramble rock? Yes, that’s the term I’m now using to describe these types of bands (it’s better than ‘windmill scene’).

Review of 'I Love You Jennifer B' by Jockstrap

Jockstrap’s crazy debut album is definitely an AOTY contender.

Review of 'Super Champon' by Otoboke Beaver

The new album from Kyoto all-female punk band Otoboke Beaver is utterly berserk. 

Review of 'Famously Alive' by Guerilla Toss

Despite sounding poppier and more positive, the Boston band keep things enjoyably chaotic. 

Review of 'Ants From Up There' by Black Country, New Road

The loony art-rockers are back with their second (and possibly final?) album. The songs are less unhinged this time around, but equally creative.

Double Review: 'Bright Green Field' by Squid and 'Cavalcade' by black midi

The UK is currently experiencing a wave of wacky post-punk bands. Squid and black midi might be the wackiest of them all.

Double Review: 'Drunk Tank Pink' by Shame and 'For The First Time' by Black Country, New Road

If you’re a fan of unhinged noisy guitar bands in the vein of Idles or Fontaines DC, then you’ll love these two new albums from Shame and Black Country, New Road.

What The Heck Is Hyperpop?

Digitally-altered vocals. Speaker-busting bass. Lurid synths. Is this hyperpop?

Review of 'The Ascension' by Sufjan Stevens

 

Sufjan’s new record is an outpouring of frustration – and the perfect soundtrack to 2020.