Reviews

An ant on helium writing music reviews and recommending music, in this case, 10 new reviews of some incredible recent releases.

Aaron reviews Spurts' debut record, "The Long Haul," calling it "an intriguing collection of bedroom indie, sprinkled with trumpet, keys, and the occasional heavy riff."

On their newly reissued and expanded debut, Philadelphia power pop band 2nd Grade invigorate their once-isolated songs with the energy and clarity of their excellent 2020 sophomore album 'Hit to Hit.'

'Screentime in the Deep,' the debut album from Blue toed, is an exploration of trans masculinity—juxtaposing its personal narrative with bouncy production.

Zac reviews Etai's new 'Summer of Ghosts'

CJ explores Modest Mouse's sixth studio album "The Golden Casket" and its impact on the band's legacy.

black midi return with their second LP, which pushes their sound forward with precision, intellect, and no apologies.

Zac reviews new EPs from Kevin Devine, Beabadoobee, Flight Mode, Wild Pink, and Ellis

An ant on helium writing music reviews and recommending music, in this case, 10 new reviews of some incredible recent releases.

'Jubilee,' the third album from Japanese Breakfast, is not just a "record about joy" — it is so much more.

The Alt’s Bookshelf is a series where our staff highlights some of their favorite books and zines related to music. For our seventh volume, Bineet shares her thoughts on Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner, The Haters by Jesse Andrews, and Cometbus #55: Pen Pals.

Parting makes something new with familiar pieces in their new record, "Unmake Me."

While the idea of Annie Clark taking on the sounds of the 1970s is fascinating, the result ends up feeling like cheap imitation.

On their first album as Bachelor, Palehound's Ellen Kempner and Jay Som's Melina Duterte play off each others strengths.

The latest single from Chicago's Bnny is meandering and dreamy.