Greta Kline explores love and introspection in her second project as Frankie Cosmos. Taking inspiration from her Bandcamp roots, the joyful melodies, DIY sound, and short song lengths of Next Thing leave room for listeners to find comfort in the music’s raw vulnerability.
Read MoreFrom nostalgic 2010s indie tracks to jarring classical concertos, the soundtrack to season one of Netflix’s hit series “Russian Doll” has captivated audiences and captured the essence of chaos through its eclectic music mix.
Read MoreIn their critically acclaimed first album, Crosses discover a soundscape that collapses the secular and religious border through obscure images of the sacred, seductive synths, and erotic lyricism.
Read MoreHozier’s Wasteland, Baby! reaffirms anxieties of inevitable doom through love, pain, and pure Irish inspiration.
Read MoreIf Surrender had Maggie Rogers in "Overdrive,” "Don't Forget Me" sees her on a lazy road trip through the countryside. After years of wanting anything and everything, Rogers has finally found a sweet, serene, simplistic reality in a world of inauthenticity.
Read MoreHorror mastermind James Wan and former Nine Inch Nails member-turned-composer Charlie Clouser form a chilling alliance in conjuring the sinister “Saw” soundscape, delicately woven by the emotions in the film — devastatingly capturing Jigsaw’s twisted reign of terror.
Read MoreThe 2024 “Mean Girls” movie — an adaptation of a book into a movie into a musical into a movie — has received a lot of mean words online. While some of the musical numbers are definitely plastic, some of them shine brighter than the Broadway musical.
Read MoreBéla Bartók, one of Hungary’s greatest composers, experiments with dissonance and the gravitas of tranquility to give a new meaning to the classical — a genre that both calls attention to, and calms, our greatest fears.
Read MoreFrom his comedic roots as Pink Guy on SoundCloud to creating introspective albums like BALLADS 1 and SMITHEREENS, Joji boasts a uniquely consistent music style, interestingly combining emo rap and melodic trap. Through genre-blurring soundscapes and poignant lyricism, Joji has seamlessly transcended his internet persona, solidifying his position as a compelling force in the global music scene.
Read MoreIn her version of “Goodbye To Love,” Phoebe Bridgers teams up with Jack Antonoff for a melancholy take on a Carpenters hit for the “Minions: The Rise of Gru” soundtrack.
Read MoreOn their revolutionary album, Bladee and Ecco2k tackle existential dread with the purifying forces of optimism and beauty, invoking elements of Buddhist and Taoist theology to do so.
Read MoreThe director’s use of popular ’80s music in “American Psycho” both reinforces themes of fitting in and reveals secrets about the main character’s psyche.
Read MoreIn the dark, quirky claymation universe of “Wendell & Wild,” feminine punk melds with eerie hums and chilling orchestrations. A year after its release, let’s dive into the film’s dynamic depth and exemplary, spine-tingling, and BIPOC-led soundtrack.
Read MoreEthel Cain and her harmonica put an ethereal spin on pop legend Britney Spears’ emotional ballad, “Everytime.”
Read MoreWhether it's Natasha Bedingfield telling listeners to “feel the rain on your skin” or Katy Perry commanding audiences to “Roar,” inspirational anthems consistently amass popularity. With “What I Want,” alternative pop trio MUNA offers a new take on the inspirational anthem – one that might end up ruining lives.
Read MoreMort Garson’s album Mother Earth’s Plantasia is a cult classic for synthesizer and plant aficionados everywhere.
Read MoreWith an imperial cyborg and criticisms of how we treat the planet, “Am I in Heaven?” is a perfect introduction to the “Gizzverse” and highlights the fun that musicians can have singing about the world around them.
Read MoreAmplify your seance with these gothic, brooding tunes. ‘Tis the season of the witch, after all.
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