Contributor Joe Goggins
Johnny Marr - Fever Dreams Pt. 1
The polished sound of Johnny Marr putting his best foot forward.
October 13, 2021 7:57am
Hayden Thorpe - Moondust For My Diamond
Hayden Thorpe is still feeling out the next leg of his musical journey, but has the distinct advantage of making every left turn he takes sound assured.
October 13, 2021 7:57am
Tirzah - Colourgrade
A record with a deep commitment to experimentalism.
September 29, 2021 7:56am
A Beautiful Mind: Common
Across a 30 year career, Common has established himself as a creative and political force to be reckoned with. On ‘A Beautiful Revolution (Pt. 2)’ he’s pooling it all together and seeking change.
September 13, 2021 10:00am
Common - A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 2
A sweet paean to music’s mood-boosting properties, as well as it capacity to effect meaningful change.
September 8, 2021 7:56am
Colleen Green - Cool
Colleen Green has always been cool. It’s just that she seems content now, too.
September 8, 2021 7:56am
Manic Street Preachers - The Ultra Vivid Lament
A requiem, but one that looks for sonic positivity in the thematic darkness.
September 8, 2021 7:54am
The Bronx - Bronx VI
Long-time followers will not be disappointed, but new converts are likely to be few in number.
August 26, 2021 7:54am
Jungle Is Massive
They might not be the loudest or the gobbiest, but in 2021, Jungle are still a helluva big deal. On third LP ‘Loving In Stereo’, they’re starting to enjoy the ride themselves again, too.
August 12, 2021 10:36am
MØ Music, Less Problems
Following the release of last month’s ‘Live To Survive’, Karen Marie Ørsted is channelling that resilient spirit straight into LP3.
August 3, 2021 10:00am
Torres - Thirstier
Trying on so many different costumes suits her.
July 29, 2021 7:57am
Dusted - III
A series of snapshots of a former life, lovingly delivered.
July 22, 2021 7:56am
Tyler, The Creator - Call Me If You Get Lost
Gleefully throwing a ton of ideas at the wall and finding that nearly all of them stick.
June 25, 2021 8:00am
Modest Mouse - The Golden Casket
Not quite Modest Mouse at their best, but they’re not a million miles away from it, either.
June 24, 2021 7:56am
Deap Vally - American Cockroach
This is a triumph.
June 17, 2021 7:57am
Tigercub - As Blue As Indigo
These are melody-driven pop songs, dressed up as grungy rock.
June 17, 2021 7:57am
Francis Lung - Miracle
He isn’t reinventing the wheel here, but he knows what he’s good at.
June 17, 2021 7:56am
Icons Only: Garbage
Seven albums in, Garbage’s Shirley Manson is still slashing down tired old industry bullshit one righteous affirmation at a time.
June 11, 2021 3:56pm
Sleater-Kinney - Path of Wellness
A songwriting bond once defined by their differences has given way to a seamless understanding.
June 10, 2021 7:58am
Billie Marten - Flora Fauna
The onus on ‘Flora Fauna’ is on Billie’s voice, in more ways than one.
May 20, 2021 7:58am