Elizabeth Fraser Returns with New Music for Record Store Day The five-song EP will be the iconic singer’s first release since 2009. Feb 22, 2022
It Only Took 30 Years, but Chagall Guevara Have Returned The Christian music super-group are reuniting for a single concert this July, with special guests Over the Rhine. Feb 15, 2022
Mysteries by Antarctic Wastelands (Review) These seven short ambient pieces possess a sense of impermanence that heightens their melancholy effect. Feb 15, 2022
Some of My Favorite “Headache” Albums Over the years, these ten albums have brought me relief and comfort in the midst of migraines. Feb 4, 2022
From the Womb of the Morning, the Dew of Your Youth Will Be Yours by Ronnie Martin (Review) More than a return, this feels like a rediscovery of everything that made me love Ronnie Martin’s music in the first place. Jan 29, 2022
“Pleasant Ship” by Kiriyama Family The Icelandic group’s latest single is a lovely slice of soulful, slickly produced pop. Jan 26, 2022
Last Life In The Universe’s Soundtrack Has Haunted Me for Nearly Two Decades The soundtrack’s melancholy ambience is a perfect match for the film’s dreamy surrealism. Jan 15, 2022
Zoharum’s River of Appearance 25th Anniversary Edition is an Exquisite Box of Treasures It even comes with its own tiny flower garden. Jan 14, 2022
“In Your Room” by Airiel One of Airiel’s signature songs, and a perfect example of what makes the band a shining example of shoegaze pop. Jan 7, 2022
My Favorite Songs of 2021: Daygraves, Deafheaven, Japanese Breakfast, Low, Lycia, Angel Olsen & more 28 songs that helped get me through the year that was 2021. Jan 1, 2022
Bathe in Black Light by Desiderii Marginis (Review) The latest from Johan Levin’s long-running dark ambient project is a harrowing, exhilarating journey through desolate places. Dec 22, 2021
New Subscriber Playlist: “The Post-Post-Punk Sound” Subscribers can listen to a selection of some my favorite post-punk songs of the last few years. Dec 11, 2021
“Out of Your Arms” by Starsabout The Polish band returns with a new single of moody, atmospheric indie-rock par excellence. Dec 3, 2021
“Astral Body 2 Body” by Redder Moon The Kansas City trio’s sleek, synth-driven music conjures up a stylish Euro vibe. Dec 3, 2021
After Nearly Four Decades, Mariya Takeuchi’s “Plastic Love” Has a Music Video The city pop classic is also now a top ten single in Japan (finally). Nov 19, 2021
Exploring the Depths of The River of Appearance, vidnaObmana’s Ambient Masterpiece To celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of my favorite ambient albums, I wrote about each one of its beautiful songs. Nov 8, 2021
“From the Womb of the Morning, the Dew of Your Youth Will Be Yours” by Ronnie Martin The synth-pop maestro returns with an epic new single. Nov 4, 2021
Rosie Thomas Returns with Lullabies for Parents The singer’s latest is a multimedia project intended to encourage and uplift parents. Nov 2, 2021
Imperishable by Daygraves (Review) The latest release from the anonymous one-man band uses searing blackgaze to confront chronic illness. Oct 30, 2021