album reviews
Some Thoughts on The Record Kelly Clarkson Has “Always Wanted to Make”
Meaning of Life's most consistent themes are feminism and body positivity.
Julien Baker’s Expansive, Holy New Album
Turn Out the Lights is rich with moments of abandon, becoming a showcase for her vocal chops.
Bully’s Transformative Anger and Apathy
On Losing, the band beefs up their contemporary grunge, elevating it to power-pop heights.
Protomartyr Is Just Trying to Reach You
Going down a YouTube rabbit hole and pondering the role of shared understanding in life, art, and Relatives in Descent.
Wins & Losses Is, In Fact, Fire
The "Meek Mill yells his raps too loud" argument is the squarest criticism of bruh.
Dale Crover Is More Than Just a Drummer
The Melvins member's solo LP reveals the wide range of his influences and talent.
The Success of 4:44
"Jay-Z sees building generational wealth—which seems to mean more than money—as his legacy of black excellence."
Along for the Ride
Weather Diaries captures "the sound of a world continuing to spin despite our best efforts to arrest it."











