Contributor Eugenie Johnson
Half Waif - Lavender
Deeply arresting and vital.
April 27, 2018 7:50am
Alexis Taylor - Beautiful Thing
It doesn’t always quite hit those high notes, but the pair have set out to create a sometimes elusive feeling of connection.
April 20, 2018 7:50am
My bark is your bite: Hop Along
Power, perceptions and such strange men: the Philadelphia band put them all under the spotlight on their most dynamic album to date.
April 11, 2018 4:28pm
David Byrne - American Utopia
Much like the United States itself right now, ‘American Utopia’ isn’t a complete paradise.
March 9, 2018 7:52am
Grouper – Parking Lot
A sparse, haunting return from Liz Harris.
March 8, 2018 3:48pm
Katie Von Schleicher – Glad To Be Here
A strident return from the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter.
March 8, 2018 2:37pm
Boy Azooga: fast as lightning
Armed with a myriad of influences and a DIY spirit, Davey Newington invites you into his rhythmic, propulsive and dynamic world.
March 6, 2018 5:24pm
The Breeders - All Nerve
There are moments where the magic of this iconic incarnation of the band feels recaptured.
March 2, 2018 7:52am
Peggy Gou – Han Jan
A danceable melting pot of sound from the Berlin-based DJ and producer.
February 27, 2018 12:42pm
Natalie Prass – Short Court Style
A groove-laden return that packs a serious pop punch.
February 27, 2018 12:03pm
Simian Mobile Disco – Caught In A Wave
Hackney collective Deep Throat Choir help create an evocative exploration of the interplay between electronic elements and the human voice.
February 22, 2018 11:08am
Alexis Taylor – Beautiful Thing
A propulsive, genre-bending cut that feels far removed from Taylor’s recent work on ‘Piano’.
February 20, 2018 4:33pm
Father John Misty – Mr. Tillman
Josh Tillman flips the focus on to himself on his first track since last year’s ‘Pure Comedy’.
February 20, 2018 4:12pm
Beach House – Lemon Glow
A pulsating yet hazy return that welcomes the listener back into Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand’s world.
February 15, 2018 1:03pm
Eleanor Friedberger – In Between Stars
A confident stride into new territory that pulls the listener into Eleanor’s orbit.
February 15, 2018 12:34pm
Kero Kero Bonito – Only Acting
They’ve switched synths for guitars on an effervescent yet slightly dark return.
February 13, 2018 12:36pm
Field Music - Open Here
A deeply astute pop album that’s also often brimming with fun.
February 2, 2018 7:51am
The Neu Bulletin (Bad News Club, Shy-Talk, Heavy Lungs & More)
DIY’s essential, weekly guide to the best new music.
February 1, 2018 3:06pm
Wye Oak – The Louder I Call, The Faster It Runs
A bright, bold mixing of the band’s two musical halves.
February 1, 2018 10:37am
Hop Along – How Simple
An emotional, cutting return that’s more complex than its title suggests.
January 25, 2018 1:37pm