Cooked is Ambarchi ’s third instalment in six weeks, and once again, he takes his audience to new corners. His first solo releases since one of his best in 2023’s Shebang, Cooked is every bit as good.

Last month, Cornell answered a series of questions about his career, including his methods and what art means to him. His takes are fascinating, and – very much like his compositions – are truly one ...

Oblique sees Fielder cover yet more new ground in what is his most compelling work yet. The sonic contrasts, Oblique ’s greatest boon in what is subtly immersive and bone-shattering. It’s something ...

And to be honest, while this feature is more designed for voices who are either stuck or choose to work in the shadows, sometimes big albums need some recognition. Morby isn’t afraid to share his ...

The only surprise about the new collaboration between Bonner Kramer and Thurston Moore is that it hasn’t happened sooner. Will music made by two underground veterans change that? Probably not, but for ...

The Portland-based artist marks her return with one of the year’s best releases.

On their latest release, the Cincinnati band deliver a tour-de-force.

Emmaleen Tangleweed’s songs creep up on you like a spectre from the deepest parts of the night. First coming to attention via Cruel Nature Records’ re-issues of her first two albums, The Sun will ...

Whether it be via the seminal punk veterans, Archers of Loaf, under the guise of Crooked Fingers or his own name, over the last 35 years, Eric Bachmann has been one of the most authentic voices. Why?

While our Label Watch feature has been a stop start affair over the years (too much music not enough hours, etc. etc.), this latest edition has been on the boil for quite some time. This is melodic ...

2022 felt like Haress ’ year. On the back of their second album Ghosts, (which featured at number three in our Top 50 Albums), various windows opened, including an extensive tour with fellow Wrong ...

The Beirut-based six-piece ready their first release for Constellation Records. AS: “Yeah, actually I think so, too. Well, Radwan is also on Constellation, so the link is there. And also a dear friend ...