Six months into 2022, this year has already given us several memorable albums in every genre, from reggaeton to dream pop to hip hop to post-punk. In fact, there were enough great albums that we couldn’t quite leave this list…
Album Review: Black Country, New Road reinvents itself in ‘Ants From Up There’
Just over a year ago, Black Country, New Road released its debut album For the first time, which featured singles like “Athens, France” and “Sunglasses,” and experimented with post-punk, free jazz, math rock, and even klezmer. The album received widespread…
The 50 Best Albums of 2021
Despite all the ups and downs in the world this year, 2021 was a good year for music of all sorts. There were thrilling returns by veteran artists, impressive debuts from newer acts, and the development of fascinating new scenes…
‘For the first time’ review: Black Country, New Road’s debut full-length is thrilling, experimental
“Hype kills art.” It’s a statement that has become increasingly apparent in the age of online entertainment discourse. In the music world, even more so. An artist receives a slew of praise from press or fans, whether from a viral…