Skyscraper Stan has built a reputation as a sharp-eyed storyteller, blending wit, social commentary, and raw emotion into his songwriting. His latest album, Those Were Days, is a continuation of this approach, bringing together influences from country, folk, rock, and soul to create a rich and varied musical experience.
The Chills have long held a special place in the indie music world, with frontman Martin Phillipps being the band’s constant, and driving creative force. Emerging from Dunedin, New Zealand, during the 1980s, the band quickly became a cornerstone of the iconic Dunedin sound.
Deep Sea Diver is the creative project of Seattle-based husband and wife team Jessica Dobson and Peter Mansen (drums) since 2005. Dobson has played guitar with alt and indie royalty, from Beck to Shins to Conor Oberst to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Billboard Heart is the band’s first on Sub Pop, but their fourth since […]
Let us consider Doves, the Manchunian trio who has been making music together, on and off, for over 25 years.
Cash & Skye make a compelling debut with Just a Stranger, an indie pop rock album that blends its influences into a cohesive, flowing collection of songs. The duo, composed of Henri Cash (of Starcrawler) and Sophia Skye, forge a distinct identity that balances raw, textured instrumentation with Skye’s airy yet emotionally grounded vocals.
The Delines’ latest album Mr. Luck & Ms. Doom stands as a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of country soul, seamlessly weaving Willy Vlautin’s evocative narratives with soul-stirring melodies, poignant lyrics, and Amy Boone’s deeply expressive vocals. This album enriches the traditions of Americana, showcasing the band’s powerful and moving blend of musical storytelling.
Gary Louris has long been a master of weaving emotion into melody, and with Dark Country, he delivers an album both intimate and expansive, a reflection on love, time, and life’s unpredictable currents. This is an album of deep feeling, crafted with the patience of an artist who knows the best songs are lived as […]
With Enter Now Brightness, Nadia Reid delivers an album shaped by upheaval, movement, and self-reckoning. She has long been celebrated for her ethereal voice and deeply personal storytelling, establishing herself as one of New Zealand’s most distinctive singer-songwriters.
Heather Maloney‘s latest album, Exploding Star, is a masterclass in intimate and evocative storytelling, wrapped in rich, modern folk soundscapes.
For 30 years Scotland’s emblematic Mogwai have produced post-prog – punkish gems that have spanned 11 albums and an array of lesser formatted configurations. Following their UK no.1 album, 2021’s As the Love Continues, and 2024’s biographical film If the Stars Had a Sound. Mogwai return with their latest endeavour, The Bad Fire, an album […]