You could say that Canadian indie-pop duo Tegan and Sara have gone back to their roots for their latest studio album. While going through things while working on their dual memoir High School, the twi…
Album Review: Lana Del Rey – Normal Fucking Rockwell!
Known for her signature melancholy and retro-inspired sound, Lana Del Rey consistently releases sweeping, cinematic “sadcore” albums that poeticize the darker side of romance, the glamorou…
Album Review: The Regrettes – How Do You Love?
Since their introduction back in 2016, the Regrettes have existed at the intersection of ‘60s girl groups and Riot Grrl vibes, marrying sweet harmonies with heavier punk guitars in the name of demandi…
Album Review: Bleached – “Don’t You Think You’ve Had Enough?”
Established in Los Angeles by sister and former Mika Miko members Jennifer and Jessica Clavin, the punk band Bleached had been regularly releasing music on the indie label Dead Oceans since 2011. With…
From the Record Crate: Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill (1995)
Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill looms large in our collective pop culture consciousness, especially if you’re a woman who happened to be alive in the ‘90s. The album’s singles were cornerstones…
Album Review: Jonas Brothers – “Happiness Begins”
Ten years ago, the Jonas Brothers flame burned hot and bright among young fans around the world. Camp Rock ruled the Disney Channel, “Burnin’ Up” and “S.O.S.” were unexpected earworms even among non-f…
From the Record Crate: Backstreet Boys – Millennium (1999)
When it comes to Backstreet Boys albums, you can’t get much more iconic than 1999’s Millennium. The music world had been primed for their sophomore album; having fixed their rocky U.S. start with a st…