Join us weekly as we explore what’s capturing the spotlight, share our perspectives on groundbreaking albums, and break down the tracks everyone’s talking about. Whether you’re here for spirited opinions or deep dives into the latest music, this page is your go-to for thoughtful discussion to start the week.
By Hanna Wilson Mad Season, an unfailingly memorable Seattle supergroup, started as a spontaneous idea between two friends but quickly evolved into a make-shift rehabilitation project to save some of the 90s most valued grunge artists. The band was sewn… Continue Reading
By Jacques Wang On January 10, Thelma & James released their first-ever song, “Happy Ever After You,” which has caught everyone’s attention in the country music world. The duo, consisting of Canadian country-pop star Mackenzie Porter and her husband Jake… Continue Reading
By Benjamin Millerman These days, it’s hard to find an authentic band with a unique sound. Orange Dog Club, hailing from the city of Buffalo, New York, satiates that exact need, and might just be your new favourite artist. Their… Continue Reading
By Luna Dong Let’s take a deep dive into Slowdive. When thinking of music that feels like a deep, immersive experience, Slowdive should immediately come to mind. Formed in the ‘90s, this shoegaze band makes music that has just the… Continue Reading
By Ben Millerman Having amassed 193,000 TikTok followers, Luther is probably a musician you have scrolled upon. That is exactly what happened to me in May 2022. I was aimlessly scrolling when I ventured onto one of his verse challenges.… Continue Reading
By Hanna Wilson Contemporary folk artist Adrianne Lenker is the only musician I have seen in concert who sings their most heart-wrenching song first, instantly turning her adoring fans into a collective sobbing mess before introducing herself to the crowd. … Continue Reading
by Jacques Wang 2024 – What a year it has been for country music! With a growing interest and fanbase, country music has undoubtedly become one of the most popular music genres of 2024. This wouldn’t’ve been possible without the… Continue Reading
By Maggie Kelly Born in Indianapolis, 33-year-old Adrianne Lenker is the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the three-man band Big Thief, but has also made a name for herself in her solo work. In a Pitchfork interview conducted in… Continue Reading
By Patricia Stadnik Too Close To Touch’s most recent release will be their last. For Keeps, the Lexington, Kentucky-based post-hardcore band’s third studio album, is as bittersweet as it is brilliant. It acts as a touching final tribute to Keaton… Continue Reading
By Luna Dong She’s done it again. The newest track released by Japanese singer-songwriter, Ichiko Aoba, is quite possibly the most ethereal song you will hear this week. Titled “Lucifèrine”, it teases the concept of her next musical chapter with… Continue Reading