music commentary

The human soul is invisible, but the sound it makes when it leaves the body, even if it leaves before the body dies, just forced out or fleeing...

I have struggled long and hard to evaluate the position that Keith Jarrett's music occupies in the hierarchy of the jazz industry. I have always...

The Welsh renaissance woman explains why the Flaming Lips’ Sgt. Pepper tribute album is like filling prophylactics with mashed potato.

On my first listen to 13, I'm in France with Dinosaur Jr while the opening band, Mars Red Sky, is thundering above me in the hall.

I won't argue it, I'll just assume: John Mayer is a mainstream guy, as I might have even seen him quoted as saying. The effectiveness of his...

He has a bigger budget now, but Action Bronson still doesn’t take things too seriously on his major-label debut.

Zachary Lipez thinks the new album from myth-rocket Lasher Keen is worthy, but not a (chaotic) good place for new fans to start.

The Prodigy ignore EDM and get the party started on their own terms with their new album.

Ava Luna draw from jazz and dance music, but their dedication to being only themselves is punk to the core.

Two decades into their chaotic career, Lightning Bolt have learned to surprise with subtlety.

JD Samson loves the new Go! Team album, but she has some issues with its press campaign.

Somehow, John Darnielle only gets better with age. A dedicated student pays tribute to the champ.