BPM’s Top 50 Albums of 2020 Rob Hakimian, Michael Cyrs, Mimi Kenny, Kyle Kohner, Andy Johnston, JT Early, Chase McMullen, Todd Dedman, Conor Lochrie, Lauren Mullineaux, Tim Sentz, Scott Zanassi, Ray Finlayson, Josh Sand, Carlo Thomas, Ethan Reis, John Wohlmacher, Jeremy J. Fisette, Aleksandr Smirnov, Grady Penna, Emma Bauchner and Gareth O'Malley·December 9, 2020Well. Well, this was a year. When we got back together, a mixture of old school BPMers and...Best Of 2020FeaturesLists
BPM’s Top 25 EPs of 2020 Rob Hakimian, Chase McMullen, Andy Johnston, Tim Sentz, Conor Lochrie, JT Early, Josh Sand, Ethan Reis, Emma Bauchner, Kyle Kohner, Ray Finlayson, Jasper WIllems and Evan Kaloudis·December 7, 2020Call them EPs, call them mini-albums, there’s no denying that this short-form medium is still a crucial building...Best Of 2020FeaturesLists
Hindsight 2020: The best albums we didn’t review Emma Bauchner, Ray Finlayson, Rob Hakimian, Mimi Kenny, Kyle Kohner, Ana Leorne, Chase McMullen, Gareth O'Malley, Grady Penna, Josh Sand, Tim Sentz, Harrison Suits Baer, Carlo Thomas, John Wohlmacher and Scott Zanassi·November 9, 2020Well, here we are, with this nightmare of a year nearing a close. Before we dive into our...FeaturesLists
Album Review: Song Sung – This Ascension is Ours Emma Bauchner·August 7, 2020Irish identical twins Georgina and Una McGeough came to the New York art scene by way of Monaghan,...Album ReviewsReviews
Interview: Max Richter Emma Bauchner·August 5, 2020One of the most popular figures in the realm of contemporary classical, Max Richter’s minimalist works walk the...FeaturesInterview
Album Review: Wye Oak – No Horizon EP Emma Bauchner·August 3, 2020The children’s choir is somewhat of a novelty in indie rock. When it does appear, it’s usually to...Album ReviewsReviews
Album Review: Skullcrusher – Skullcrusher EP Emma Bauchner·July 28, 2020Skullcrusher is the project of Helen Ballentine, an LA-based art student turned singer-songwriter. Her self-titled EP—the first release...Album ReviewsReviews
Album Review: Shirley Collins – Heart’s Ease Emma Bauchner·July 24, 2020Shirley Collins is 85 years old. The fact that she is still recording is remarkable enough on its...Album ReviewsReviews
Overlooked 2020: Underappreciated albums from January to June Kyle Kohner, Andy Johnston, Rob Hakimian, Josh Sand, Ray Finlayson, Lauren Mullineaux, Emma Bauchner, Ana Leorne, Tim Sentz, Chase McMullen, Gareth O'Malley and Grady Penna·June 29, 2020Every year there are more and more releases vying for your attention – and that’s not just in...FeaturesLists