Vaporwave in 2021: Faith In Persona
The World According to Andy Shauf
The Russian New Wave
How the underground indie scene in Moscow and Saint Petersburg was shaped by a generation of young musicians
A Little Magic, A Little Kindness: Laura’s Nyro’s Pop Labyrinths
Rediscovering One-Hit Wonders
Loop Joy: The Elaborate Dreams of Bruno Pernadas
Despite his relative anonymity, Portuguese artist Bruno Pernadas’ music is a must-listen, blending a jazz-informed compositional richness with the structural integrity of pop music to create a unique, psychedelic sound.
Wit and Whimsy: The Art of Sidney Gish
The life and art of Sidney Gish.
Clamor, Nurture, Clarity: Reimagining the Possibilities of Electronic Production in 2021
An exploration of three new projects that are elevated by forward-thinking electronic production.
Why OK Human is Weezer’s Most Important Album Since Pinkerton
A deep dive into the best and worst parts of Weezer’s history, culminating in a glowing review of their (now second) most recent work, OK Human.
Prefab Sprout: The Greatest Pop Band You’ve Never Heard Of
Paddy McAloon used the kitschy sounds of ‘80s pop to create some of the genre’s most sophisticated — and catchy — tunes.
MUNA Saves The World — And They Can Save Your Spring Quarter Too
An exploration into the musical and political impact of the queer alternative pop band MUNA, highlighting their compassionate lyrics and uplifting messages.