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The Dismemberment Plan’s Emergency. And I

Twenty-five years ago, the D.C. rock band concocted what might well be one of the most indie records of all time, rife with everyday youth problems.
On the 30th Anniversary Edition of Suede’s Dog Man Star

Thirty years ago, the Britpop pioneers’ sophomore record dropped with its ambitions all out. The 30th Anniversary edition proves that it’s no flaw.
Feeling the Nocturnal in the Blue Nile’s Hats

Through the masterful use of synths, the Scottish sophisti-pop savants made their magnum opus synonymous both with the night and with love.
Coldplay – Moon Music (Record Review)

Credit where it’s due, the post-Britpop global phenomenon remains as wholehearted as ever even if their world peace-vibe dulls too often.
Geordie Greep – The New Sound (Record Review)

The ex-frontman of Black Midi’s solo debut is an epic prog-rock tale of inceldom and masculinity that never lets go of the pedal.
Xiu Xiu – 13” Frank Belthrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips (Record Review)

The eminent Californian avant-rock band steps into psychedelic territory with wondrous and heartrending results on mortality.
Katy Perry – 143 (Record Review)

The Agony of Hudson.
Nada Surf – Moon Mirror (Record Review)

Even if the New Yorkers might not reach their peak in the late 90s-early 2000s, the power pop band are in love with their craft and with life.
MJ Lenderman – Manning Fireworks (Record Review)

The American upcomer comes through with a fine piece of slacker rock with fun tidbits of pop culture references and a sobering testament on youthhood.
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Wild God (Record Review)

The Australian alt-rock legends’ latest outing weaves grand narratives to spacious production and calls for love even if it did not land a bullseye.