Album Review: Max Richter – Voices Ray Finlayson·August 5, 2020“I’m going to read you the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.” As far as opening lines on albums go,...Album ReviewsReviews
Album Review: Alex Izenberg – Caravan Château Ray Finlayson·July 31, 2020After the release of his 2016 debut album Harlequin, Alex Izenberg went through a tumultuous period in his life. Beset by a failed...Album ReviewsReviews
Alex Kapranos and Clara Luciani team up for Americana-tinged cover of “Summer Wine” Ray Finlayson·July 28, 2020Franz Ferdinand lead singer Alex Kapranos and acclaimed French chanteuse Clara Luciani have come together to conjure up their own place...News & Track Reviews
Album Review: Haux – Violence in a Quiet Mind Ray Finlayson·July 16, 2020If Woodson Black (aka Haux) comes off as reserved and standoffish, then it’s deliberate. Having lost two aunts who...Album ReviewsReviews
Overlooked 2020: Underappreciated albums from January to June Ray Finlayson·June 29, 2020Every year there are more and more releases vying for your attention – and that’s not just in...FeaturesLists
Album Review: Jonah Yano – souvenir Ray Finlayson·June 19, 2020In the video for Jonah Yano‘s “shoes” we see personal history being made. The vintage-style camera footage captures...Album ReviewsReviews
Ellie Bleach cuts men down to size with the baroque pop “He Bought Me Nikes” Ray Finlayson·June 12, 2020There are many great ways to introduce yourself, but few would have the confidence to open with a...News & Track Reviews
Album Review: Mrs. Piss – Self-Surgery Ray Finlayson·May 29, 2020The line between giving a fuck and not giving a fuck is a hard one to walk. How do...Album ReviewsReviews
Album Review: Henry Jamison – Tourism EP Ray Finlayson·May 20, 2020Heartbreak brings with it bad habits, be it excessive overthinking, depressive episodes, or isolation. Vermont musician Henry Jamison knows...Album ReviewsReviews
Album Review: STRFKR – Future Past Life Ray Finlayson·April 20, 2020From their conception, STRFKR have always been playing with push and pull. Their name represents “all [we] didn’t...Album ReviewsReviews