While considered a sort of musical JD Salinger in certain circles, Bill Fox has largely dwelled in obscurity for most of his musical career. This is due in no

If it seems like it’s been a long time since we last heard from Sacred Paws, that may be because it feels like we’re now living in another time from when the Scottish duo last released a record. (Although, unfortunately, there are some alarming similarities). When the band’s sophomore album, Run Around the Sun, came out in May 2019, we were still existing in …

As one half of Crocodiles, the San Diegan duo who first garnered a buzz with the release of its 2009 debut, Summer of Hate during a wave of lo-fi

The early 2000s may very well end up being remembered as a particularly fertile musical period. After the grunge dust of the ‘90s had finally

Almost exactly two years after emerging with their debut, Dead Meat, one of 2023’s best records, The Tubs are back with an equally enthralling

Here’s our annual look back at the best album from the past year, albeit in a less in-depth form than past years. In general, 2024 was a particularly strong year for music, with outstanding releases from both longtime veterans and newcomers.

10. Shellac, To All Trains (Touch and Go Records)

9. Amyl and the Sniffers, Cartoon Darkness (B2B Records/Virgin Music)

8. Tindersticks, Soft Tissue (City

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This past summer, X—the four-piece who first made a name for itself as a forerunner of the Los Angeles punk scene

While the ‘80s are often reduced to a stereotype of big hair, day-glo colors, and emotionless pop, the truth is that is was an

It’s hard to think of a band in the last 40 years that has been more incendiary than The Jesus and Mary Chain. After making their way from East Kilbride (Scotland) to London, they became infamous for gigs that often ended in riots. However, it was their music that was truly arresting. After first putting out a single on the legendary Creation label, they released …

It had been more than 20 years since I had seen The Kills first play Columbus to about 40 people, but as they launched into “Kissy Kissy,”