Nicolas Jaar Cenizas

Published Mar 31, 2020

Since Nicolas Jaar released his last LP under his own name, 2016's already immortal Sirens, the NYC producer exorcized his maximal side thro...

M. Ward Migration Stories

Published Mar 31, 2020

To say that M. Ward's albums all follow the same blueprint is essentially a compliment. Only a musician with such a rich talent for melody a...

Roger Eno and Brian Eno Mixing Colours

Published Mar 17, 2020

For nearly four decades, Roger Eno has enjoyed a fruitful career, working on more than 30 LPs and soundtracks while collaborating with music...

Peter Bjorn and John Endless Dream

Published Mar 10, 2020

For those who stopped following the career of Peter Bjorn and John after their 2006 indie hit "Young Folks" — so, most of us — it might be a...

Pantha du Prince Conference of Trees

Published Mar 04, 2020

Even during his most maximal moments, Hendrik Weber (aka Pantha du Prince), sounds pensive. That's why Conference of Trees, the German music...

Lee Ranaldo and Raül Refree Names of North End Women

Published Feb 19, 2020

Across 40 years and through his work with Sonic Youth, Glenn Branca, William Hooker and others, Lee Ranaldo has shown that he's capable of m...

Cindy Lee What's Tonight to Eternity

Published Feb 11, 2020

After Women disbanded a decade ago, the Calgary noise rock outfit's rhythm section decided to further explore their brawnier persuasions und...

Makaya McCraven Honours, and Remixes, Gil Scott-Heron with 'We're New Again'

Published Feb 10, 2020

"It's a bit of a responsibility kind of thrown on my plate. To have to deal with the legacy of such an important and influential artist who...

Makaya McCraven We're New Again

Published Feb 05, 2020

In 2007, Gil Scott-Heron was released from prison after serving time for a plea deal violation. Before the year was over, the legendary poet...

Drive-By Truckers The Unraveling

Published Jan 28, 2020

Based on the glowing reviews that Drive-By Truckers received for their last LP, 2016's American Band, it's seems like critics were just wait...

Torres Silver Tongue

Published Jan 28, 2020

Since her moody, folk-tinged debut in 2013, Mackenzie Scott (aka Torres) has become progressively more fascinating over each LP. With the re...

Oval Scis

Published Jan 14, 2020

After taking a nine-year hiatus early in the millennium, Markus Popp (aka Oval) has been pushing his craft into broader territories, moving...

Psychic Void Skeleton Paradise

Published Dec 19, 2019

The goal for many punk bands is to simply be a punk band. But Psychic Void seem fixated on pushing their craft into the psychic void. Skelet...

Pluralone To Be One With You

Published Nov 19, 2019

Before Josh Klinghoffer joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2007, the California guitarist enjoyed a career as a session/live musician for a...

Chet Baker The Legendary Riverside Albums

Published Nov 19, 2019

Although admired throughout his career, Chet Baker was never revered in the same manner as mid-century peers like Miles, Ornette and Coltran...

Owen Pallett / Carmen Elle 27 Club, Ottawa ON, November 15

Published Nov 16, 2019

Five years and counting since his last full-length, and just as long since his most recent solo appearance in the nation's capital, Owen Pal...

Guided By Voices Sweating the Plague

Published Oct 30, 2019

Eight years, five EPs and 13 LPs since their reformation, it's no longer surprising to witness Guided By Voices put out so much music so con...

Anamai Dream Baby

Published Oct 22, 2019

Although Anna Mayberry and David Psutka may be best known for their HSY and Egyptrixx projects, there's something to be said about how much...

808 State Transmission Suite

Published Oct 08, 2019

In the late '80s and early '90s, 808 State helped pioneer British electronica with a trio of LPs, influencing pioneering artists like Aphex...

Operators / Legal Vertigo Club Saw, Ottawa ON, October 4

Published Oct 05, 2019

As bandleader of Operators and co-songwriter in Wolf Parade, Dan Boeckner has toured non-stop over the last half-decade, playing at least on...