Reviews
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
The titans of post-rock deliver an immersive experience both overwhelming and transformative
A Place To Bury Strangers
Bizarre New York rockers challenge the integrity of Glasgow’s concrete
Tindersticks
Soft Tissue
The long-standing chamber-pop band return to their bread and butter: sumptuous arrangements paired with Staples’ silken croon
Bonnie “Prince” Billy
The iconic songwriter brings a few pals and taps into his folkie side
Wunderhorse
Midas
Second album from the English rockers is rich in authenticity, with a raw power and energy that sets them apart.
The Magnetic Fields
The iconic 69 Love Songs turns 25 this year. Over two nights, Stephin Merritt and co. perform the entire album to magical effect
Super Second Rate
NYC-based Grammy-winning cello player recounts complex childhood through heart-wrenching songs and light-hearted storytelling.
J. Mamana
For Every Set of Eyes
An impressive follow-up from the loquacious talent dials up the drama with forlorn strings and yearning despair
Declan McKenna
The rising star can do no wrong as he shows what all the buzz is about
Chilly Gonzales
The multi-faceted entertainer showcases another new era in a career that’s been through endless reinventions
beabadoobee
This is How Tomorrow Moves
Third album from the burgeoning star burrows deeper into her feelings while exploring new sounds to complement her bedroom pop aesthetic
Carmen
Opéra-Comique’s retelling of Bizet’s classic opera is a visually stunning rendition that elevates its legendary source material.
Deerhoof
The endless experimenters weave a wonderful path through the self-made chaos
Summer Nights at the Bandstand: Future Islands
The Baltimore band are a force of nature on a perfect summer evening
Crack Cloud
Red Mile
The wilfully obscure Albertans try on and discard styles with abandon on their latest