Queens of the Stone Age Played Long Game with ‘Lullabies to Paralyze’
Circumstances surrounding Queens of the Stone Age’s ‘Lullabies to Paralyze’ forced the band to transition and double down on their iconic brand of alternative rock.
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Cryogeyser’s Shawn Marom Goes Time Traveling
Alt-rocker Shawn Marom discusses Cryogeyser’s career-peak new record, which is a magical, heartfelt journey through grief and growth.
Hamilton Leithauser’s ‘This Side of the Island’ Is Refreshing and Rewarding
Hamilton Leithauser’s This Side of the Island features some incredibly compelling tracks and his most sophisticated instrumentation to date.
Bob Mould Wrestles with the Fascist State of the Union
Bob Mould’s reliably brilliant songwriting chops are in top form on Here We Go Crazy as he rages against fascism and shows how anger can keep us going.
Bob Mould’s Righteous Anger and Hope for the Future
Alternative rock legend Bob Mould returns with a very timely, politically-minded album, Here We Go Crazy, a spring tour, and chats about his musical work.
Souled American’s Slow Resurrection
Souled American’s Rise Above It offers slow guitar notes chiefly to hear them decay in the abundant silent space of time and distance.
Doves’ ‘Constellations For the Lonely’ Is a Bit Surprising
With Jimi Goodwin sitting out on some tracks, Doves create a familiar mood, even if they do not achieve the same level of greatness.
Moe Conjure a ‘Circle of Giants’ and Blast Off Again
We catch up with Moe guitarist Chuck Garvey as the Buffalo rockers honor 35 years together with a vibrant new album and a new tour.
Sam Fender Is a Genuine Generational Talent
Sam Fender takes another big step forward on People Watching, which includes a satisfying collection of songs about the human experience.
Katy Perry’s Mortality-Tinged ‘143’ Marks Her Smartest Era Yet
Katy Perry’s morality-tinged 143 is self-aware and cunningly invites fans to tune in to her “love frequency”.
David Lee Roth Explores Every Aspect of Himself on Excellent Compilation
Van Halen’s David Lee Roth is more than a pretty singer who used to front a group. He is a vocalist of resilience and impressive ingenuity.
Cryogeyser’s Memorable Heartbreak-Inspired Level-Up
Alternative rock’s Cryogeyser pour everything they have into this compelling, 1990s-influenced song cycle.