Bonus Discs | Six New Pop & Electronic Releases
Labrinth sparks euphoria, Chromatics go grey, Carla dal Forno looks sharp and more this week. I didn't have time to write about these albums, but I gave them a...
Bonus Discs | Six New CanCon Releases
Lightning Dust raise a spectre, Bedouin Soundclash aim for mass appeal, Kacy and Clayton carry on and more this week. I didn't have time to write about these albums,...
Bonus Discs | Five New Metal Releases
White Collar Sideshow add shock value, Exhumed rise again, Gatecreeper hit the desert and more this week. I didn't have time to write about these albums, but I gave...
Bonus Discs | Nine New Rock Releases
Parlor Snakes serenade you, Bison Machine sail the seas, Dan Luke and the Raid work blue and more this week. I didn't have time to write about these albums,...
Los Lobos | Llegó Navidad
WHO ARE THEY? The wolves of East. L.A. The men who introduced La Bamba to a new generation. And most importantly, America's oldest, coolest and most innovative Chicano-rock ensemble.
WHAT...
Robert Gordon & Chris Spedding | Tear Up the House
WHO ARE THEY? The American rockabilly singer and the British retro-headed guitar slinger who have both crafted long, memorable and productive solo careers — but have never sounded bigger,...
GospelbeacH | Let It Burn
WHO ARE THEY? A prestigious Los Angeles country-rock quartet fronted by former Beachwood Sparks singer-guitarist Brent Rademaker and featuring current and former members of Chris Robinson Brotherhood, The Cardinals,...
The Darkness | Easter is Cancelled
WHO ARE THEY? The ridiculous British retro-rock ensemble led by tight-trousered screamer-guitarist Justin Hawkins, a man who makes Freddie Mercury seem like Barry White.
WHAT IS THIS? Their sixth studio...
The Avett Brothers | Closer Than Together
WHO ARE THEY? The North Carolina folk-rock foursome featuring singer-songwriter siblings Seth and Scott Avett, along with bassist Bob Crawford and cellist Joe Kwon.
WHAT IS THIS? Their 10th studio...
City and Colour | A Pill For Loneliness
WHO IS THIS? The solo alter ego of on-again, off-again Alexisonfire singer-guitarist Dallas Green and a cast of talented but essentially faceless supporting players. For those who haven't made...
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds | Ghosteen
WHO ARE THEY? The grim, exceptionally literate Australian singer-songwriter and novelist — supported as usual by his talented quintet of likeminded bandmates and musical cronies.
WHAT IS THIS? Their 17th...
North Mississippi Allstars | Up and Rolling
WHO ARE THEY? The long-running southern-blues jam band anchored by singer-guitarist Luther Dickinson and drummer Cody Dickinson, the sons of legendary producer and musician Jim Dickinson.
WHAT IS THIS? Their...
Danny Brown | uknowhatimsayin¿
WHO IS HE? The idiosyncratic and bizarre Detroit rapper who broke through to the mainstream with his third album Old in 2013, then took a trip to the dark...
Wilco | Ode To Joy
WHO ARE THEY? The deservedly beloved and rightfully respected Chicago alt-roots experimentalists founded and fronted by singer-guitarist and songwriter Jeff Tweedy. Also, your dad's favourite band — at least...
Barenaked Ladies & Mavericks Top Today’s Album Announcements
You want hits? You got ’em. And in more ways than one. The first way: Canadian pop-rockers Barenaked Ladies just announced they're releasing a new vinyl anthology titled Original...
