album reviews

PC Worship might not be No Wave, but they are keeping alive the spirit of the old, grimy New York.

On Soused, Scott Walker’s nightmare-on-Broadway vocalizations meet Sunn O)))'s DUH-DUNNN. And Sebadoh's mainman tells us how he feels about it.

Jessie Ware’s new album packs solid emotional truths, subtle innovations and peerless singing in a cohesive electronic artistry of texture and sound.

King Tuff dives deep into the madness of Foxygen’s latest head trip, revels in the power of brown rubber dildo guitar.

There’s a lot to love about the new Godflesh album. But there’s even more to hate.

Slipknot's frontman says that on their new album the Melvins are "pissing in the deep end" — and that's a good thing.

Joel Madden, if you’re reading, none of this is personal.

A former Weezer superfan contends with Matt Sharp’s new album.

An alt-metal lifer reconnects with someone from his past: house show impresario turned world-renowned DJ Steve Aoki.

Protomartyr’s lead singer tries to figure out why people think his band sounds like Interpol.

Why did Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga make an album together? Good question.

His birth name is Adrian Thaws, but his new album asks the question, “Who is Tricky, really?” Avant-garde icon Jarboe has a few ideas.