“Music” Archives
The Many Forms of Mariya Takeuchi’s “Plastic Love”
The 1984 “city pop” single has taken on a life of its own in recent years.
The Mirage by Chasms (Review)
With its blend of dub music and dream-pop, Chasms’ latest album is shadowy and seductive.
“Katana ZERO” by LudoWic
The best synthwave track I’ve heard in a long time, and one that sets a new bar for the genre.
Invincible by Jyradelix (Review)
This side-project by Christian industrial act Mortal exchanged their usual sound for upbeat, rave-friendly dance music.
Heavy Age by Unwed Sailor (Review)
Johnathon Ford’s instrumental rock outfit enters its third decade with its heaviest and most assured album to date.
Pure Bathing Culture Jams “All Night” Long
It makes perfect sense that the video for Pure Bathing Culture’s latest single has an ’80s vibe.
15 of My Favorite Songs by Starflyer 59
For 25 years, Jason Martin has delivered one solid tune after another. These are some of his best.
Celebrating 25 Years of Blue Collar Love: Starflyer 59’s Past, Present, and Future
Starflyer 59’s songs often wax nostalgic and wonder where life has gone. Their latest album is the culmination of that line of thinking.
The Sounds of the Spider-Verse
There are so many layers to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, including some musical ones.
Scott Walker, 1943-2019
Scott Walker was willing to throw away the easy life of pop stardom in order to follow his own strange muse.
Before We Rise by Bückle/Vogt (Review)
The duo’s debut EP recalls late-’90s and early-’00s indietronica and trip-hop.
ASC’s The Waves Invites Listeners to Lose Themselves Within Its Shadowy Depths (Review)
James Clements’ latest collection of ambient techno evokes uncharted and mysterious ocean depths.
My Favorite’s The Happiest Days of Our Lives Has Been Digitally Reissued
Highly recommended for fans of shimmery, jangly ’80s pop and droll, melancholy lyrics.
Revisiting Everything But the Girl’s Walking Wounded
Walking Wounded still sounds as relevant, soulful, and heartbreaking as ever.
Mark Hollis, 1955-2019
The former Talk Talk frontman left behind a catalog full of beautiful, sublime music.
Listen to the First Single From Pure Bathing Culture’s New Album Night Pass
Night Pass will be released on April 26 by Infinite Companion.
Bark Psychosis’ Hex Turns 25
The album’s mercurial blend of rock, jazz, classical, and Lord knows what else still sounds like nothing else.
Damien Jurado Announces New Acoustic Album, In the Shape of a Storm
It will be released by Mama Bird Recording Co. on April 12.
What’s Up Danger
The latest addition to my work playlist.
Coming Soon: A Compilation of Japanese Ambient and Avant-Garde Music From the ’80s
The collection features “environmental music” from the likes of Joe Hisaishi and Ryuichi Sakamoto.