After the death of a close friend and core bandmate, indie-rock outfit TV On The Radio took a few years off and forged on with a refreshed approach. A theme of rebirth and lightness persists throughout its 2014 album Seeds, a release that continued its reputation of subverting expectations.
boygenius’ cover of a ‘90s country classic may not be as rustical or spirited as the original, but their gloomy disposition helps carry the song's weight to a new generation of listeners.
Read MoreSouthern gothic priestess Ethel Cain grapples with inner demons and external desires in her second EP, Golden Age.
Read MoreThe 12-minute track captivates listeners with Kendrick's elusive style, exploring life amid personal crisis through intricate storytelling and deeply personal delivery.
Read MoreWith a song for everyone going through heartbreak or dealing with change, Ctrl offers a shoulder for all women to cry on.
Read MoreThe full 90-word album title might be hard to memorize, but Apple’s stance against complicated relationships and the music industry is unforgettable.
Read MoreLeonard Cohen emerged as a folk icon in the 1960s, weaving themes of religion and spirituality into his songs and poetry throughout his career. His art serves as a timeline of a man seeking to make sense of the world.
Read More“Arm’s Length,” track 20 on the deluxe edition of Deeper Well, perpetuates Musgraves’ airy, angelic voice found on the album’s original tracklist. However, the breathiness in her vocal delivery is not a result of her newfound feeling of freedom, but of an agonizing yearning for a lost love.
Read MoreKatie Gavin, the lead singer of the hit indie-pop band MUNA, ushers in her solo debut with three heart-wrenching new releases. A common thread of vulnerability ties the music from her upcoming album together, set to release on Oct. 25.
Read MoreDespite the heartbreak expressed in the original breakup ballad that had Tumblr girls sobbing through 2016, Role Model’s spirited version of The 1975’s “Somebody Else” somehow finds joy in an utterly broken heart.
Read MoreA year after “Barry”’s swan song, we’re still swooning over the hit series’ signature enemies turned lovers.
Read MoreTyler, the Creator’s IGOR marked a new approach to writing and producing. The album showcases his growth as an artist and still stands as a testament to his profound talent and impact years later.
Read MoreThe Lumineers prove that folk has no borders with a painstaking cover of The Cure’s 1987 hit, “Just Like Heaven.” (They’re just missing the synthesizer and red lipstick).
Read MoreDev Patel’s directorial debut is chock full of violence and vindication; but, amongst its critiques of casteism and Hindu nationalism, “Monkey Man” showcases a deep respect for and understanding of India’s gender non-conforming communities through a traditional musical tie-in.
Read MoreCrafted from the minds of Dan Barrett and Tim Macuga as a debut for their band Have a Nice Life, Deathconciousness illustrates the obscure and elusive fact of death and the varying sentiments that accompany it.
Read MoreAlmost a year before the COVID-19 outbreak, the release of Titanic Rising foreshadowed themes of irreversible change and doom. But upon further listen, Weyes Blood’s real triumph is her capacity to offer a stern yet considerate critique on humanity’s hand in upending their own home.
Read MoreMegan Thee Stallion’s recent two singles create a satisfying duology: With “Cobra,” thee Stallion of rap reflects on her past pain before using that very anguish in follow-up “Hiss” to warn those praying on her downfall that, through the hurt, she is back and ready to not only kick ass but take names.
Read MoreOn Good Riddance, Gracie Abrams explores the agony of devastating heartbreak one piano note at a time. Ending on a hopeful note, the outro “Right now” slowly embraces the positive outcomes of moving out, moving on, and blossoming into who you were meant to be.
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