The Vibration take what worked in The Cranberries and Sleater-Kinney and throw in a little Björk as well.

Guy Maddin has created a weird little movie with a golden heart.

This self-titled album certainly represents a much-needed step in the right direction, displaying a newfound confidence and sense of freedom.

Sugihara’s struggles feel wholly real and believable, which makes the film’s final scenes of reconciliation all the more rewarding and powerful.

Oysterhead challenges the curse of the rock band fusion and comes out on top, smiling toothy grins.

The album has some obvious flaws, but is still beautiful and arresting.

There’s no denying that ‘Light a Match and Burn It Slowly’ is full of finely-crafted, emotive folk-tinged pop.

Havalina’s classic Russian folk-inspired album is available for download now.

Part of me is thrilled to hear an album this brilliantly bitter.

All 5 of the CD’s songs move at a pace that would make “glacial” seem hasty.

As lovely as Atone’s sounds are, there’s a sense that the songs lack a real focus.

The most emotional and affecting Pan-American album to date.