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This is a gorgeous collection of wild soundscapes that sound as ancient as they do timeless. Somerville maintains a barely-there presence as the glorious music swirls around her. Highlights: “Garden,” “Spring,” “Violet” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/4722f2a4-ab13-45e1-9a8b-24a0a79f6d1a/rialto-neon-and-ghost-signs-Cove.jpg The Reviews - May Review Roundup - Neon & Ghost Signs Rialto Synthpop It’s marketed as synthpop, but it’s really more synth-rock, recalling the likes of The Cars or Devo. It’s an all-around speakers-blasting-in-the-neon-lit-hot-summer-night good time. Highlights: “No One Leaves This Discotheque Alive,” “I Want You,” “Remembering to Forget,” “Sandpaper Kisses” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1322b4c2-a554-4fb4-ba2a-15c98a1b1186/william-tyler-time-indefinite-Co.jpg The Reviews - May Review Roundup - Time Indefinite William Tyler Ambient…folk? I don’t know what this is, but I can’t stop trying to figure it out. This album has some of the most jarring clashes of sound I’ve ever experienced: blasting, overdriven, mechanical thrums under a finger-picked banjo; delicate folk guitar over field recordings with glitch electronics. This is some wild shit, that may not be for everybody, but definitely expresses the chaos of our current moment. Highlights: “Concern,” “Anima Hotel,” “Held” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1460a4ae-c204-4c13-b754-3cd78100272d/billy-woods-golliwog-Cover-Art.jpg The Reviews - May Review Roundup - GOLLIWOG billy woods Experimental Hip Hop woods is back with another brilliant collection of masterful, conscious, horrorcore rhymes over the most gnarled, twisting beats out there. What is this now, the fifth release in a row that’s utterly spectacular? The man cannot be stopped. Highlights: “Corinthians,” “A Doll Fulla Pins,” “Lead Paint Test” (P.S. …and I think we have a new leader for the GAH! award for most terrifying album artwork) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/d0fc3ddc-b71e-4233-b39a-1c5f91ace783/natalia-lafourcade-cancionera-Co.jpg The Reviews - May Review Roundup - Cancionera Natalia Lafourcade Mexican Folk Music I never know what to say about Natalia Lafourcade’s music other than to say she is a genius at making things beautiful, fun, and emotionally full. Her songs are stunning and transportive and you should drop what you’re doing and listen to them right now! Highlights: “Cancionera,” “Luna Creciente,” “Lágrimas cancioneras” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/5ca50354-2946-4aa5-a6a9-6a04fad63030/pinkpantheress-fancy-that-Cover.jpg The Reviews - May Review Roundup - Fancy That PinkPantheress Dance-Pop This new mixtape is bangin’! I hate to give them any credit ever, but Pitchfork described it best: “a portal to an alternate universe where UK garage blew up in America and fashion froze in 2006.” Highlights: “Girl Like Me,” “Nice to Know You,” “Romeo” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/d9c3bfc0-f379-4c63-a10f-1aac000e9021/jenny-hval-iris-silver-mist-Cove.jpg The Reviews - May Review Roundup - Iris Silver Mist Jenny Hval Art Pop The Norwegian singer-songwriter is back with another collection of thought-provoking avant-garde pop tunes. Iris is significantly less experimental than, say, Apocalypse,girl, but Hval’s examinations into and ruminations on impermanence and nature will leave you breathless, and at peace. Highlights: “Lay down,” “To be a rose,” “I don’t know what free is” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/9e3d5663-b3d3-44ef-baf3-93201f84bf15/tennis-face-down-in-the-garden-C.jpg The Reviews - May Review Roundup - Face Down in the Garden Tennis Indie Pop Love, love, love Tennis. The duo’s particular brand of 80’s nostalgia follows the same structure as that of Magdalena Bay, but adds to it the airiness of Enya, and the powerful vocals of Kate Bush. It’s quite the combination, and it’s one I just cannot get enough of. Highlights: “Weight of Desire,” “At the Wedding,” “12 Blown Tires” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/6985b931-991f-490f-9220-3010b47cfc18/preoccupations-ill-at-ease-Cover.jpg The Reviews - May Review Roundup - Ill at Ease Preoccupations Post-Punk Calgary’s masters of doom and gloom return to give you another choice for “albums to play at my untimely funeral.” Ill at Ease returns to the more pop-ish songwriting of New Material, but now with a decidedly more unnerved feeling. Parts of the album are apocalyptically dour, especially in light of current events, but the tunes constantly wink-wink-nudge-nudge at something more like…could it be…hope? Humanity? Highlights: “Focus,” “Bastards,” “Ill at Ease,” “Andromeda,” “Panic” https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-12-may-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1747063645362-GM8PQZ24Y7ELVLAFG8GF/unsplash-image-YucGL8SZkIg.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-28-april-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1745797034819-PGDK2T0EQQJAQ94Y2QAH/unsplash-image-JemKKIu-bQA.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-21-april-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1745252444106-6U45D0OXRWK18IO7S0VA/unsplash-image-8HknSpvc1CU.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/april-review-roundup-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/80d6225c-58ce-40fa-95a1-ef1ad6b11da3/patterson-hood-exploding-trees-a.jpg The Reviews - April Review Roundup - Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams Patterson Hood Americana This solo album by the Drive-By Truckers co-founder is adventurous, surreal, and downright cinematic. It also features some great guest spots by Waxahatchee and Wednesday. Highlights: “Exploding Trees,” “The Forks of Cypress,” “The Van Pelt Parties” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/e0be48ba-7393-4a10-8f33-874a622fe696/alabaster-deplume-a-blade-becaus.jpg The Reviews - April Review Roundup - A Blade Because a Blade Is Whole Alabaster DePlume Chamber Jazz The saxophone-led jazz of Alabaster DePlume is more intense, more aggressive, and somehow more graceful than any other I’ve heard is a long time. If you’re looking for some word-free spiritualism, this comes highly recommended. Highlights: “Oh My Actual Days,” “A Paper Man,” “That Was My Garden” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/cf9dccaa-940f-4aae-8898-d048084964f1/clipping-dead-channel-sky-Cover.jpg The Reviews - April Review Roundup - Dead Channel Sky clipping. Industrial Hip Hop clipping. are some of the foremost experimenters and masters of beat-creation in the dark/weird hip hop scene. Dead Channel Sky may have dropped the slasher-horror themes of their previous releases, but it in no way lacks inventiveness or insane hooks. It’s a masterclass in complex sonic engineering through vibrant hip hop storytelling. Daveed Diggs and co. have done it again. Highlights: “Dominator,” “Dodger,” “Ask What Happened” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/d3832184-1e5e-40b0-baa4-ac0ff0a58487/yhwh-nailgun-45-pounds-Cover-Art.jpg The Reviews - April Review Roundup - 45 Pounds YHWH Nailgun Experimental Rock A raw, ambitious debut from a deeply original new band. Their post-industrial sound is a fascinating mix of fury and experimentation that’s full of texture and blasting with doom that will incapacitate your ability to process sound rationally. Highlights: “Penetrator,” “Castrato Raw (Fullback),” “Blackout” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/7330f21c-5908-4ad9-a8c2-11486edecf78/annie-and-the-caldwells-can%E2%80%99t-lo.jpg The Reviews - April Review Roundup - Can’t Lose My (Soul) Annie and the Caldwells Progressive Soul It has been a long, long, looooong time—like, since before I was born—that a soul album was so concerned with…well, the soul. I know it seems odd to recommend what is essentially a christian-themed album, but it’s honestly great. The performances are stellar, and the production is flawless. Highlights: “Wrong,” “Can’t Lose My Soul,” “I Made It” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/3ec2ee97-d870-4bb6-bbd3-37f3bb26f643/japanese-breakfast-for-melanchol.jpg The Reviews - April Review Roundup - For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women) Japanese Breakfast Indie Folk Japanese Breakfast is no stranger to making a great album. This one is subtly complex, highly creative, and the perfect blend of rock, folk, and pop, full of cinematic moments and magical soundscapes. Highlights: “Honey Water,” “Mega Circuit,” “Picture Window” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/ae575ad4-77c1-40fa-9749-e6fb6c6f4fc2/my-morning-jacket-is-Cover-Art.jpg The Reviews - April Review Roundup - Is My Morning Jacket Indie Rock I honestly was not aware that Jim James was still keeping the My Morning Jacket project alive until I saw this in the release list. That said, this stands with some of the band’s best work, a fantastic anthology of different influences and genres to showcase their long-perfected talent, all flawlessly performed. Highlights: “Everyday Magic,” “Time Waited,” “Squid Ink” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/644777c7-6830-41f1-9ac9-406376e23751/the-horrors-night-life-Cover-Art.jpg The Reviews - April Review Roundup - Night Life The Horrors Darkwave It has been way too long since the last full-length Horrors album came out, the utter perfection that was 2017’s V. This is…not that album. While still technically proficient and beautifully presented, Night Life is goth in only the most Bauhaus sense, with an ever-present gloom hanging over every track. I don’t want to say it’s perfect for our current era, but… Highlights: “Ariel,” “More Than Life,” “LA Runaway” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/a0f6904b-ea99-4d1b-a83f-c62a59828e15/deafheaven-lonely-people-with-po.jpg The Reviews - April Review Roundup - Lonely People with Power Deafheaven Blackgaze After giving George Clark’s vocal chords a break with 2021’s very-much-not-metal shoegazey Infinite Granite, the boys at Deafheaven are back to their old tricks: screaming as indisticntly as possible into a chasm filled with the static echoing back from the big bang. This is by far the best thing they’ve done since their perfect album, Sunbather. Highlights: “Doberman,” “Amethyst,” “Winona” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/6e14ea27-4eea-4cd0-a11f-818d97c84fea/backxwash-only-dust-remains-Cove.jpg The Reviews - April Review Roundup - Only Dust Remains Backxwash Conscious Hip Hop Backxwash’s catalog is full of heartbreaking tales of the intersection between transness and conservative religion, and the self-hatred created by that intersection. Her previous trilogy, which includes the jaw-dropping I Lie Here Buried with My Rings and My Dresses, showcased it thoroughly. But this album is unbearably heavy, full of the sense that something has gone fundamentally wrong. I, uh, don’t again want to say it’s perfect for our current era, but… Highlights: “Black Lazarus,” “Wake Up,” “9th Heaven,” “History of Violence” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1ee8d91b-f29a-4b0a-9d38-fa85893c6d64/perfume-genius-glory-Cover-Art.jpg The Reviews - April Review Roundup - Glory Perfume Genius Art Pop If you haven’t listened to Perfume Genius before, I cannot recommend enough his 2014 masterpiece, Too Bright, enough, hence why I wrote a whole breakdown of it here. If you are familiar, then I can’t enlighten him for you any further. This is another great release showing off his unique voice and songwriting talent, wrapped in his patented quirky, hyper-intimate pop veneer. Highlights: “It’s a Mirror,” “No Front Teeth,” “In a Row” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/33e73c25-82d5-4165-bf5e-a85b56ed44de/destroyer-dans-boogie-Cover-Art.jpg The Reviews - April Review Roundup - Dan’s Boogie Destroyer Art Rock Destroyer is Destroyer and this is a Destroyer album, so that means it’s good. I know that sounds like a shrug-off, but the man has so mechanized his pop-rock-in-a-folk-disguise sound that by this point we should just look at his releases like new clothes or phones: they may only be barely exciting, but we all need fresh fits once in a while. Highlights: “Hydroplaning Off the Edge of the World,” “Bologna,” “Cataract Time” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/7a9e41e8-b747-41cc-b7db-93ca3937320d/spellling-portrait-of-my-heart-C.jpg The Reviews - April Review Roundup - Portrait of My Heart Spellling Alternative Rock This first entry since Spellling’s fabulous turn at psychedelic pop, 2021’s The Turning Wheel, sees Tia Cabral take her musical project in an entirely new, unexpected direction. Her ability to seamlessly weave together post-punk, classic rock, and power pop is unmatched, and makes this new record one to check out immediately. Highlights: “Portrait of My Heart,” “Destiny Arrives,” “Drain” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/0fa2f608-bd68-44cc-9ef0-1472a672fcc8/black-country-new-road-forever-h.jpg The Reviews - April Review Roundup - Forever Howlong Black Country, New Road Progressive Pop After the departure of guitarist and co-vocalist Isaac Wood in 2022, many thought BCNR to be a dead franchise. But not only have they integrated new members and taken to their new roles without a hitch, but their latest effort is still a winner. Full of complex, prog-inspired songwriting, and wistful, pastoral storytelling, Forever Howlong is a worthy addition to the band’s already stellar catalog. Highlights: “Two Horses,” “For the Cold Country,” “Nancy Tries to Take the Night” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/01ff0bf2-0e09-44f1-8215-30203a285c05/aya-hexed-Cover-Art.jpg The Reviews - April Review Roundup - hexed! aya Deconstructed Club If you like noise for noise’s sake, boy do I have an album for you. This second album by aya will scold and abuse you, taking the abrasive parts of deconstructed club greats like SOPHIE and Arca, and cranking them up to 11. But behind the highly textured veil of anger are songs full of impressive emotional range and impeccably detailed production. Highlights: “I am the pipe I hit myself with,” “off to the ESSO,” “heat death” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/46848e79-6a12-44bc-9156-ddcf2daea62b/sleigh-bells-bunky-becky-birthda.jpg The Reviews - April Review Roundup - Bunky Becky Birthday Boy Sleigh Bells Power Pop With this new record, on top of 2021’s Texis, the mid-career slump of Sleigh Bells is officially over. Absolutely loving this ridiculously fun, hardcore, headbanging, power pop masterpiece. Highlights: “Bunky Pop,” “Wanna Start a Band?,” “Life Was Real,” “Roxette Ric,” “This Summer,” “Can I Scream,” “Badly,” “Real Special Cool Thing,” “Pulse Drips Quiet” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/430f087f-f60b-4bd4-9171-c9ced38ce232/pigs-pigs-pigs-pigs-pigs-pigs-pi.jpg The Reviews - April Review Roundup - Death Hilarious Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Stoner Metal It’s loud, it’s sludgy, it’s psychedelic, it’s filled with heavy licks and vaguely funny musings on death. This is what stoner metal should always sound like. Highlights: “Stitches,” “Glib Tongued,” “The Wyrm” https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-14-april-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1744737180549-KN0GIFX8332KMZHO8GZE/unsplash-image-reU05EIlNCQ.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-7-april-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1744036992360-57Z82DKBY85QCS6LTW59/unsplash-image-KnTK0riwLtY.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/how-we-fall-into-a-dream monthly 0.5 2025-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/a49a4b8f-3ca0-40fa-9002-0d74364d2b7c/juliaholter_album.jpg The Reviews - How We Fall Into a Dream… - Have You in My Wilderness Julia Holter Art Pop | 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/c4831eee-c8b2-400f-9c3d-bcbb3b25a5cf/juliaholter_endcard.jpg The Reviews - How We Fall Into a Dream… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-31-march-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1743436572724-4VEQJZFH2LYNQC5OXQDM/unsplash-image-kcwb2wDxQFM.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-24-march-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1742837443987-KRDQ4BHAVZFFLCXXHXGD/unsplash-image-QA7x1FpAhO8.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/march-review-roundup-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/b1767c88-7048-49a2-ab4e-2df2213ee9e1/richard-dawson-end-of-the-middle.jpg The Reviews - March Review Roundup - End of the Middle Richard Dawson Progressive Folk Richard Dawson is one of my favorites, his weird folk here expanded sonically to take in a more sophisticated production, closer to the lushness of a Sufjan Stevens album. But don’t be fooled, the man still pulls some of the wildest, strangest stuff to be made into digestible music. Highlights: “The Question,” “Knot,” “More Than Real” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/e3c115b4-c319-4d62-9ca3-5d313a5199c7/horsegirl-phonetics-on-and-on-Co.jpg The Reviews - March Review Roundup - Phonetics On and On Horsegirl Indie Rock Can you make grunge twee? Horsegirl found a way, and it’s endlessly delightful. Highlights: “Rock City,” “Well I Know You’re Shy,” “Switch Over” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/90eb7d0a-6968-426e-8ec2-1fc1c3a0ed93/sam-fender-people-watching-Cover.jpg The Reviews - March Review Roundup - People Watching Sam Fender Heartland Rock Some may say this is just overindulgent Springsteen worship, but there’s something about Fender’s take on a long-gone Tom Petty style of rock and roll that’s just so classic you can’t not love it. Highlights: “Nostalgia’s Lie,” “Crumbling Empire,” “Rein Me In” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/51a20c8f-4ca4-48cd-82fd-dcdc146be89e/john-glacier-like-a-ribbon-Cover.jpg The Reviews - March Review Roundup - Like a Ribbon John Glacier Experimental Hip Hop Glacier is a good name, because this shit is icy. It’s also incredibly subtle and requires your full attention. There’s a lot of layers juxtaposing the energy of daily life with the tranquility of nature. It’s quite nice. Highlights: “Don’t Cover Me,” “Home,” “Ocean Steppin’” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/42f58bf8-40f0-4f3d-86d4-bac03ca31b6c/%E9%9D%92%E8%91%89%E5%B8%82%E5%AD%90-ichiko-aoba-luminescent-cre.jpg The Reviews - March Review Roundup - Luminescent Creatures Ichiko Aoba Chamber Folk Listening to this made me the most calm and serene I’ve been since Mango Mussolini took over. It’s lush, it’s intricate, it’s resplendent, there’s so many tiny details and wonderful little surprises you’ll forget the whole thing is in Japanese. Highlights: “COLORATURA,” “Tower,” “惑星の泪” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/cf789d69-8da9-4c2a-b260-ab94cfca8041/panda-bear-sinister-grift-Cover.jpg The Reviews - March Review Roundup - Sinister Grift Panda Bear Neo-Psychedelia This is the most polished, the most cohesive, and least experimental I’ve ever heard Panda Bear. That all combines to make it his best release since his highly experimental solo debut, Person Pitch. Highlights: “Praise,” “Ends Meet,” “Ferry Lady” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/a7c6f7db-dc81-409e-88aa-d86c06fe451e/mdou-moctar-tears-of-injustice-C.jpg The Reviews - March Review Roundup - Tears of Injustice Mdou Moctar Tishoumaren This is an acoustic re-recording of last year’s phenomenal Funeral for Justice. Redone in the wake of Niger’s recent coup that left Moctar essentially locked out of his home country, the stripped down sound is even more emotional—and prescient—than ever. Highlights: “Funeral for Justice,” “Takoba,” “Tchinta” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/41c57330-1859-45db-98e3-02107a2fb6b5/jason-isbell-foxes-in-the-snow-C.jpg The Reviews - March Review Roundup - Foxes in the Snow Jason Isbell Americana Jason Isbell is one of the few shining diamonds in the sea of fecal waste that is modern country. I’ve yet to be disappointed by any of his releases, and this is no exception. Now with an Americana twist, he’s more stripped back and raw, and his delivery and performance is heartbreaking in all the best ways. Highlights: “Eileen,” “Gravelweed,” “Good While It Lasted” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/feb607ba-c075-4d22-a3a9-95cc376dc03d/yazz-ahmed-a-paradise-in-the-hol.jpg The Reviews - March Review Roundup - A Paradise in the Hold Yazz Ahmed Arabic Jazz Do you like the Dune score? Do you like the smoky, sultry sounds of a 40’s film noir score? Well, why not both at once? Highlights: “Her Light,” “Al Naddaha,” “Waiting for the Dawn” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/a62eaf15-b18f-487c-9e94-d5b94d692e6e/rebecca-black-salvation-Cover-Ar.jpg The Reviews - March Review Roundup - SALVATION Rebecca Black Electropop To quote my favorite Youtuber: wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow. Black’s last album, her comeback after spending ten years hiding from internet mobs, was really good. This? This is great. If Alice Glass produced Sleigh Bells, this is what you would get, and I absolutely love it. Highlights: “TRUST!,” “Sugar Water Cyanide,” “Do You Even Think About Me?” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/57b32e50-86f3-4f27-999b-4dde0092d862/antony-szmierek-service-station.jpg The Reviews - March Review Roundup - Service Station at the End of the Universe Anthony Szmierek Spoken Word Electronic Dance Music The spoken word here makes the album a kind of novelty that I (and probably a lot of you out there) could take or leave. But the music behind it is a fantastic collection of throwback 90’s drum-and-bass tracks that even the Chemical Brothers would be jealous of. Highlights: “Service Station at the End of the Universe,” “The Great Pyramid of Stockport,” “Big Light” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/0ebf2deb-70c0-4dcf-969d-a375552b9ee9/marie-davidson-city-of-clowns-Co.jpg The Reviews - March Review Roundup - City of Clowns Marie Davidson EBM GODDAMN!!! This is my jam here. It’s dark, it’s cold, it’s beat-driven, it’s hardcore. This is club music for leather-clad people with studded dog collars. Marie Davidson is Peaches covering Depeche Mode. Her deadpan delivery perfectly fits the ennui of her story, and plays so snarkily with the jump jam ragers that she produces. Get to your nearest goth club and demand they play this on full blast right now! And bitch, don’t forget to recycle Highlights: “Demolition,” “Sexy Clown,” “Push Me Fuckhead,” “Fun Times,” “Y.A.A.M.,” “Contrarian” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/562b64a6-de5d-49cb-8d62-5167cfdfaee0/lady-gaga-mayhem-Cover-Art.jpg The Reviews - March Review Roundup - MAYHEM Lady Gaga Dance-Pop By switching up her sound to a darker, edgier Gaga, she’s actually made a classic Gaga album. One where she pushes the boundaries of radio pop music and reclaims the Mother of Monsters title she held all those years ago. If The Fame Monster was produced by Trent Reznor, you would get MAYHEM, and I am here for it. Highlights: “Disease,” “Garden of Eden,” “Perfect Celebrity” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/b9f35a7a-9b09-4d60-846e-8e4c9896b7ad/big-black-delta-adonai-Cover-Art.jpg The Reviews - March Review Roundup - ADONAI Big Black Delta Electronic New Wave It’s been a looooong time since Big Black Delta made headbanging electronic music like he did on his debut self-titled album, but ADONAI is a return to that form. Big, loud, walls of sound surround you at every turn, like a warm, welcome hug…that requires earplugs. Highlights: “Splash,” “Out Here,” “Pik Pok” https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-17-march-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1741979745114-VKNJBI1AI08AV3QZNK6U/unsplash-image-sKlbQcugU5k.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/no-need-to-suffer-silently monthly 0.5 2025-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/c762f9e1-dca9-46c3-a582-5254f793e936/vietcon_album.jpg The Reviews - No Need to Suffer Silently… - Viet Cong Viet Cong (Preoccupations) Post-Punk | 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/04ad2214-ee83-4ba4-a21e-eb551c9ef14e/vietcong_endcard.jpg The Reviews - No Need to Suffer Silently… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-10-march-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1741636655595-LQ66XCFCBIRM8LZ5ZFN5/unsplash-image-1U_n-GgkTyg.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-3-march-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1741018400964-APLU32D7K9HP2UFEW9UO/unsplash-image-o9fQZdtbevE.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-24-feb-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1740418328777-2FFGR4S152I6HRZVRCVC/unsplash-image-cH2nzSlAdNQ.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/february-review-roundup-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/16c10dcb-d37b-4b8a-ba84-509ed7696317/badbunny.jpg The Reviews - February Review Roundup - DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS Bad Bunny Reggaetón Bad Bunny has been making consistently good reggaetón for…ever? But this newest is the first from him I feel the need to revisit. He makes some bold production choices, incorporating samples of mariachi and latin folk music to fantastic effect. A fantastic fusion of old and new. Highlights: “BAILE INoLVIDABLE,” “DtMF,” “LA MuDANZA” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/a2ceebcc-ea57-44d2-b078-f76451715ed8/ethelcain.jpg The Reviews - February Review Roundup - Perverts Ethel Cain Drone Did you ever want ambient sounds for concentration or, like, those “chill vibes” videos YouTube used to pawn on people constantly, but instead of gentle beats and whale songs, it’s the score of Se7en slowed down to a 90-minute drone that makes you feel like John Wayne Gacy is right…behind…you…right…now…if only you could turn around fast enough to stop him? Because, boy, do I have the album for you. But seriously, it’s legitimately well made and does its job…almost too well. Highlights (if they can so be called): “Punish,” “Onanist,” “Amber Waves” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/a6d09548-44d5-4111-bcb8-136e9a514092/fkatwigs.jpg The Reviews - February Review Roundup - EUSEXUA FKA twigs Electronic Dance Music FKA twigs has been making legitimately great music for years, but has been relatively quiet of late. That makes this return, now bursting with 90’s and 2000’s EDM and trip-hop influences, all the more wonderful. The songs are intense and insanely creative, while her patented delicate delivery floats over acid jazz ballads and dancefloor burners alike. I’ve loved everything she’s made so far, but this is above an beyond even that: inventive, catchy, perfectly executed, utterly brilliant. Highlights: “Eusexua,” “Drums of Death,” “Striptease” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/204e6d2c-ba89-4e62-81ee-d1bfe0b4f746/mike.jpg The Reviews - February Review Roundup - Showbiz! MIKE Abstract Hip Hop I’ve said several time on this platform: hip hop is difficult for me to discuss. So much of how I experience it (and therefore decide whether I like it or not) is based purely on feeling. But occasionally there’s an artist who is all in the brain. MIKE’s newest is cerebrally dislocating, able to rhyme about some of the most difficult things a person can experience in free-flowing verses that barely skirt around some serious beat ingenuity. It’s a thinker, but it’s worth the Rodin pose to experience it. Highlights: “Man in the Mirror,” “Lost Scribe,” “Burning House” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/eccc8389-3b10-4ba4-8d6d-a8c7dfef3a6c/benjaminbooker.jpg The Reviews - February Review Roundup - LOWER Benjamin Booker Art Rock I…don’t know what this is. Hearing this the first time had me seriously confused and also totally entranced. Benjamin Booker has taken his usual 90’s-acoustic-grunge and added the brilliant Kenny Segal’s production, making a stark construction of corrosive beat-driven folk ballads. It’s dark and full of (let’s be honest, justified) outrage, heard in its dusty noise and distortion. It can occasionally disturb, but I can’t stop going back to it. Highlights: “Black Ops,” “LWA in the Trailer Park,” “Same Kind of Lonely” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/ea06d5d7-925b-4def-87bd-4c62bc9c5663/sonhoyblues.jpg The Reviews - February Review Roundup - Héritage Songhoy Blues Songhai Music I am an absolute sucker for West African and Saharan rock and blues music (see last year’s Funeral for Justice by Mdou Moctar), so finding another group I had never heard before is like opening a non-birthday, non-holiday present. Songhai incorporates a lot more traditional sounds of the region than other genres from the desert, making it an entirely new experience, while still maintaining the familiarity of something like Tishoumaren or electric blues. Highlights: “Dagabi,” “Boutiki,” “Garibou” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/90cd5339-0f22-401d-a03d-9ee00d6ebb76/weeknd_tomorrow.jpg The Reviews - February Review Roundup - Hurry Up Tomorrow The Weeknd Alternative R&B Seriously? How was this NOT going to be good? The Weeknd’s last two albums, part of a loose trilogy, of which this is the final installment, were paragons of R&B-pop. Dawn FM was an insanely fun package of tight, soulful dance tracks, and After Hours was just a stunning revelation of an album, one of the best of the decade so far. So Hurry Up had a lot to live up to, and goddamn did it ever. It’s also by far the darkest thematically of anything I’ve heard The Weeknd do yet, so buckle up. Hurry Up is his most complex, most intricate, and I can’t forget to mention, longest album, and it’s worth every second. Highlights: “Wake Me Up,” “Open Hearts,” “Take Me Back to LA” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/b020b760-e877-4a74-bbca-5179ec1a382a/decius.jpg The Reviews - February Review Roundup - Decius Vol. II (Splendour & Obedience) Decius Acid House I. Cannot. Stop. Listening. To. This. Album. This is my shit. This has been my go-to gym listen since it came out. It’s the hottest, sluttiest, messiest big beat club shit I’ve heard in well over a decade. Decius is all that Hercules & Love Affair could have been (even the Greek/Roman theme is the same) if they had just stuck to that first album’s formula. Low frequency, throbbing beats propel vague, smokey dances though dimly lit, fog-filled night clubs, proclaiming their desires, sexual and otherwise, in hushed erotic nothings, until you’re left in a quivering, sweaty heap 50 minutes later. Lordy, I do believe I have the vapors. Highlights: “Birth of a Smirk,” “Walking in the Heat,” “Queen of 14th Street,” “Ibrahim,” “I Gave Birth 2 U,” “Punishment/Improvement” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/89a2267e-8314-454a-b3d2-e1b4de35a296/pinksiifu.jpg The Reviews - February Review Roundup - BLACK’!ANTIQUE Pink Siifu Experimental Hip Hop I would say this will fill the void between JPEGMAFIA releases, but that guy just can’t stop coming out with stuff. So, instead I’ll say, Pink Siifu’s newest release is a fantastic complement to PEGgy’s output. The beats are harsh and out-there, the rhyming is incredible and extra-dark, and the production strikes the perfect balance between listenable safety and mind-altering experimentation. Highlights: “1:1 (Fkdup.Bezel),” “SCREW4LIFE'! RIPJALEN'!,” “Last One Alive'!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/c75250b1-5968-4d03-ad1c-deaafb1ba5ca/weatherstation.jpg The Reviews - February Review Roundup - Humanhood The Weather Station Art Pop This lush combination of folk instrumentation and electronic textures is a wonderful setting for The Weather Station’s exploration of personal crisis and global upheaval. The tracks feel incredibly light, but deliver an incredibly profound message about searching for meaning amidst the constant bombast of chaos. Several listens are required to fully explore everything, and each one is more rewarding than the last. Highlights: “Mirror,” “Ribbon,” “Humanhood” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/bb4922cf-553b-465d-a332-fc2f20702ca2/sharonvanetten.jpg The Reviews - February Review Roundup - Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory Indie Rock I. Love. Sharon Van Etten. Everything she touches is gold: that single with Angel Olsen from 2021 is pure Bangles-pop perfection; her appearances with Hercules & Love Affair (two mentions in one article!) and Xiu Xiu; and her re-release of the immaculate Are We There’s “Every Time the Sun Comes Up”, just brilliant. Working within the confines of a larger band could have stifled another singer, but here Van Etten soars, her bandmates the springboard for new, even more powerful sounds. The entire album is deeply inspiring and lovely and wonderful. Highlights: “Live Forever,” “Afterlife,” “Trouble” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/6511e015-e65c-481b-b996-8467655172df/heartworms.jpg The Reviews - February Review Roundup - Glutton for Punishment Heartworms Darkwave This is one I did not expect. Imagine The Kills, then add a bunch of dancey, industrial sound effects, and remove the male vocal. That’s Glutton for Punishment. And I am not complaining. I vaguely remember their debut EP from a couple years back, but not well enough to think something this inventive, emotional, and sonically intense was on the horizon. Heartworms has created something totally absorbing full of great rock performances, great punky lyricism, and great dancey hooks. Highlights: “Just to Ask a Dance,” “Jacked,” “Smugglers Adventure” https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-17-feb-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1739830055884-1XLYWWKBA9NCHXGHK06K/unsplash-image-_AL1zHGc5_Q.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-10-feb-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1739209040936-HMG89WEEPDABTVMUADXH/unsplash-image-b6Kfzd8pDaQ.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-neon-sun-will-come-out-tomorrow monthly 0.5 2025-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/c5759539-9199-49f7-a3f5-52e805dabcaf/neonindian_album.jpg The Reviews - The Neon Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow… - VEGA INTL. 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Bright Future Adrianne Lenker Contemporary Folk | 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/6b48c141-69af-4740-bb67-12751e17495d/chatpile.jpg The Reviews - The Best Albums of the 2020’s, So Far - 87. Cool World Chat Pile Noise Rock | 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/142d033f-90ba-4a10-89f9-50c5dedc7f24/bcnr1.jpeg The Reviews - The Best Albums of the 2020’s, So Far - 86. For the first time Black Country, New Road Post-Rock | 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/9b27c00b-912e-4316-b9a5-8062755bb564/gibbons.jpg The Reviews - The Best Albums of the 2020’s, So Far - 85. Lives Outgrown Beth Gibbons Chamber Folk | 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/6c046637-3404-4c1f-8987-3984a1a80772/cindylee.jpg The Reviews - The Best Albums of the 2020’s, So Far - 84. 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This, their third album, incorporates a wider sonic range, blending sludge-metal with gothic new wave and ’90s alternative. While it is more varied in tone and sonic palettes than their earlier work, the standout tracks really standout, and act as a brilliant showcase of the band's knack for blending brutal imagery with melodic experimentation. Cool World paints a haunting picture of collective human suffering. Highlights: “I Am Dog Now”, “Funny Man”, “Masc” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/bf885c26-c68b-4adc-b9ce-21cb7a77569c/charli2.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #10 - brat and it’s completely different but also still brat Charli xcx (and guests) Electronic Dance Music Charli XCX’s brat and it’s completely different but also still brat is a remix album that builds on her hit brat by blending harsh noise with pop and featuring a wide array of collaborators like A.G. Cook, Billie Eilish, and Lorde. The themes the original album explores: isolation, friendship, and hedonism; are viewed through and new experimental and genre-blending lens. Here, Charli revisits her sonic roots, similar to Pop 2, offering a deeply personal, polished—yet incredibly chaotic—pop sound that defies industry norms and captures her unfiltered artistic vision…again. Highlights: “360 featuring robyn & yung lean”, “Everything is romantic featuring caroline polachek”, “Apple featuring the japanese house” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/f6927cfe-14b7-4244-890b-e97867a41ad7/porridgeradio.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #10 - Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me Porridge Radio Indie Rock Porridge Radio's Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me is an intense exploration of burnout, heartbreak, and deep reflection. Dana Margolin’s raw vocal delivery of poetic lyrics conveys a world of grief and fury. With a mix of delicate arrangements and explosive emotion, the album captures Margolin’s struggle with the pressures of success and personal turmoil, making it a cathartic and contemplative listen. Highlights: “A Hole in the Ground”, “God of Everything Else”, “Sick of the Blues” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/6d62d1bd-f50f-4f3c-ab8b-4d4616ad08b4/cure.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #10 - Songs of a Lost World The Cure Gothic Rock The Cure’s Songs of a Lost World, their first album in 16 years, explores the usual themes of rockers staring down the long arc of time: mortality, existential dread, and legacy; showcasing their classic gothic and brooding style. The album delivers an atmospheric blend of slow, haunting tracks, with Robert Smith’s lyrical reflections on loss and aging ring more true with each listen. And, no, it doesn’t dramatically push their sound forward: it’s the Cure, you know what you’re getting; but the album feels particularly pointed, deliberate and resonant today, thus solidifying The Cure’s legacy of evocative, melancholic music in a mature, demure release. Highlights: “Alone”, “A Fragile Thing”, “All I Ever Am” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/501d4f1e-4421-4468-abd0-1acd306dd6c4/owens.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #10 - Dreamstate Kelly Lee Owens Progressive House Kelly Lee Owens’ fourth album, Dreamstate, refines her electronic sound to its essentials, trading dense layers for vibrant clarity. The album focuses on rhythm and texture, featuring massive, glimmering techno tracks and her typical stunningly understated production. Owens’ voice, more prominent than on prior albums, adds an emotional anchor while keeping the simplicity seemingly required for the electronic genre. Lean and sonically clear, Dreamstate is a work that pushes Owens’ dreamy, ethereal dance style forward. Highlights: “Love You Got”, “Higher”, “Sunshine” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/bf227b63-746c-4064-a1d9-c90424b6d021/marling.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #10 - Patterns in Repeat Laura Marling Chamber Folk Patterns in Repeat finds Laura Marling exploring the subtleties of domestic life and motherhood with a quiet, intimate tone. Crafted in her home studio, the album offers soft, string-centered arrangements, with Marling’s restrained vocals evoking the very personification of vulnerability. Many tracks reflect the beauty of repetition and routine, while others explore themes of monotony and a desire for change. With delightful wordplay and ruminative lyrics, Patterns in Repeat finds profundity in life's simplicity. Highlights: “Patterns”, “No One’s Gonna Love You Like I Can”, “Caroline” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/6294ac03-75d2-4719-b24a-72db76e52ba4/ka.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #10 - The Thief Next to Jesus Ka Drumless Ka’s final album before his untimely death, The Thief Next to Jesus, aptly dives into the complex relationship between Black Americans and Christianity, set to a minimal, gospel-inspired production. Using his personal journey, Ka critiques how faith has both uplifted and oppressed, blending autobiographical storytelling with religious allegory. His verses are packed with intense one-liners that resonate like philosophical musings, delivered with a restrained, almost pastor-like intensity. The album’s sparse beats and reverent organ samples amplify Ka’s immersive and reflective voice, making for a powerful, soul-searching work. Highlights: “Bread Wine Body Blood”, “Collection Plate”, “True Holy Water” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/759f1064-9cbc-4a2a-a00f-cc5fa9e61ba7/mounteerie.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #10 - Night Palace Mount Eerie Slacker Rock Night Palace, Phil Elverum’s first journey back to his Mount Eerie person in five years, reflects grief, love, and nature over the course of his career. The album spans a massive 26 tracks, combining poetic reflection and experimental sounds with meditative themes, blending folk and metal. Elverum brings his family life into focus, balancing serene nature with raw musings on topics like colonialism and personal legacy. Night Palace is an exploration of continuity and transformation, evoking both darkness and tranquility in its expansive thematic and sonic scope. Hightlights: “Broom of Wind”, “I Walk”, “I Saw Another Bird” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/6f6bbba1-c10c-4c25-ab02-b63d3f6b4643/tylerthecreator.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #10 - Chromakopia Tyler, The Creator West Coast Hip Hop Tyler, the Creator, the internet’s favorite music industry disrupter, is back. Chromakopia delves into the darker sides of self-discovery, race, and legacy (a lot of that going around…for some reason) with intense introspection. Guided by the character St. Chroma, the album mixes haunting tracks with ego-driven anthems, featuring inward-looking lyrics about fatherhood, fame, and accountability. Not one to believe there’s ever too many genres, Tyler also incorporates gospel elements, ominous guitars, and African musical influences, crafting a uniquely layered sonic experience. Contending with his past and present identity, balancing humor and humility in a compelling narrative on maturation, Tyler, The Creator has delivered another stunner. Highlights: “St. Chroma”, “Noid”, “Thought I Was Dead” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/2226d9f1-18af-4b40-a7e2-d9affe6de3b0/coldcave.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #10 - Passion Depression Cold Cave Darkwave On their continuous, never-ending mission to make New Order-but-goth, Cold Cave returns with another fantastic set of deliciously addictive darkwave beats, Passion Depression. It’s their most potent release in years, blending gothic rock and synthpop with brooding themes. The album features eight tracks of atmospheric despair navigating societal disillusionment, personal introspection, and romantic allure. The record's emotional depth and shifting tones make it a standout in Cold Cave’s catalog, cementing its place as a modern darkwave classic. Plus, they just have a way of making the most banger frickin’ songs. Highlights: “She Reigns Down”, “Blackberries” (this has been on repeat for weeks), “Hourglass” https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-12-nov-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/737150f6-2e29-4840-8bcd-82148397688b/glib-albovsky-xrsWUYOKEJw-unsplash.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-4-nov-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1730733956423-1CC0UIGI1N2Y44WY7XGN/unsplash-image-MGX8ix37gNQ.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-28-oct-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1730135237879-RU1CMTOVFCXS6552U06A/unsplash-image-ed5KySP1tfQ.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/review-roundup-9-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/4fe56cc0-77c6-467f-bc2a-70c04c1837df/garcia.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #9 - Odyssey Nubya Garcia Jazz Fusion Nubya Garcia's Odyssey is a complex, adventurous jazz album that showcases her growth as an artist, pushing boundaries, balancing intensity with elegance. Unlike her debut, Source, which embraced accessible Afro-Caribbean and contemporary influences, Odyssey dives into intricate orchestral arrangements and intense compositions. The record features rich, layered soundscapes, with standout tracks brimming with energy and emotion. Although challenging to digest at first, its depth rewards attentive listening, revealing new details with every play. Highlights: “Dawn”, “Set It Free”, “The Seer” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/03365c73-d7c2-4d80-904a-095cc6837386/schrader.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #9 - Orchestra Hits Ed Schrader’s Music Beat Post-Punk Ed Schrader’s Orchestra Hits blends sleek, sensual synth tones with darkwave influences, drawing from new wave sounds reminiscent of bands like New Order and Depeche Mode. The album combines Schrader’s signature baritone croon with glitchy textures, mixing romanticism and dance-floor energy. The tracks it contains evoke both celebration and regret, capturing a feeling of partying on the edge of doom. This tension between surface-level fun and underlying desolation makes the album compelling and emotionally layered. Schrader continues growing his musical maturity, and they never seem to disappoint. Highlights: “Into the Knotted Trees”, “IDKS”, “Waterfront” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/ffb12234-c4fe-4066-be6f-299ac67b7ec0/honeyglaze.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #9 - Real Deal Honeyglaze Indie Rock Written after a difficult breakup, Honeyglaze's Real Deal is a bold, mature album, reflecting personal growth and emotional complexity, blending introspection with sharp commentary, and tackling topics like societal expectations and heartbreak. The best tracks combine catchy pop hooks with deeper reflections, while others express a sort of raw anger. The band moves away from their debut’s youthful uncertainty to deliver an assured, imaginative work that rewards listeners both musically and thematically. Highlights: “Safety Pins”, “I Feel It All”, “Ghost” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/28f274be-9303-4f13-88a6-3b3ba07caec1/bloodincantation.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #9 - Absolute Elsewhere Blood Incantation Death Metal SIPHONMYFLESHTHROUGHTHESTARGATE Highlights: “The Stargate [Tablet I]”, “The Stargate [Tablet II]”, “The Message [Tablet I]” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/10a44168-ab56-4fd9-bcea-5cf7d048d7bc/xiuxiu.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #9 - 13” Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips Xiu Xiu Neo-Psychedelia Xiu Xiu's newest mind-shattering experiment, 13" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips, showcases the band’s signature chaotic blend of noise rock and experimental pop, while also leaning into a significantly more controlled, structured songwriting style that hasn’t been seen since FORGET. Despite retaining their abrasive and surreal sound, the album offers some of their most accessible tracks to date while continuing their reflections on violence, power, and futility. Encapsulated by the titular knife metaphor, it's both a visceral and polished entry into their catalog, balancing intense emotional expression with moments of dark humor and an eerie knack for musical precision. Highlights: “Common Loon”, “Veneficium”, “T.D.F.T.W.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/ac7014b5-562a-48c7-ad98-21856febdf78/smile2.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #9 - Cutouts The Smile Art Rock Stunning us with a second album this year, the Smile's Cutouts showcases a looser, funkier sound with influences ranging from Middle Eastern music to free jazz. The album highlights the trio’s near-telepathic chemistry, developed through extensive touring. Tracks mix intricate rhythms with Jonny Greenwood's experimental guitar work and Thom Yorke’s lyricism, which explores themes of sociopolitical dread and existential uncertainty. Simultaneously, Tom Skinner's complex drumming brings a distinct energy to the album, which blends the group’s musical spontaneity with a sense of foreboding. Highlights: “Foreign Spies”, “Zero Sum”, “Don’t Get Me Started” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/583199b9-3d6a-469f-b5cb-5692974902fc/mustafa.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #9 - Dunya Mustafa Contemporary Folk In his newest effort, Mustafa explores grief, love, and estrangement with Dunya, reflecting on the hardships of his Toronto upbringing and the loss of his brother. The album widens his sonic palette, blending folk, electronic, and Middle Eastern influences. Lyrically, Mustafa addresses violence, mourning, and existential contemplation with poignant songwriting, and his gentle, emotive voice holds together the album's themes of loss, resilience, and spirituality. Dunya is an intimate yet expansive work. Highlights: “Name of God”, “Imaan”, “SNL” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/6696d0c2-9fca-4669-ae0f-7e7b86660845/aptbs.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #9 - Synthesizer A Place To Bury Strangers Noise Rock A Place to Bury Strangers has been making the same album since 2007, and barring just a couple mistakes (I’m looking at you, Transfixiation and Pinned), I wouldn’t really change a thing. The band, led by Oliver Ackermann and featuring John and Sandra Fedowitz, explores both familiar and new sonic territories with tracks that highlight their signature intense sound, while others experiment with pulsating rhythms and instrumental complexity. The album is another bold addition to their discography, offering unpredictability and rewarding listeners with its layered textures. Highlights: “Disgust”, “Bad Idea”, “You Got Me” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/26797f55-8f96-4bf9-837e-89225c996204/mrgnome.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #9 - A Sliver of Space Mr. Gnome Stoner Rock Mr. Gnome's A Sliver of Space is a breath of fresh, particularly desert rock-y air, offering a unique blend of dark, groove-driven, gritty, stoner metal guitars, jagged synths, and slinky beats. Nicole Barille’s strong vocals enhance the album's balance of energetic, club-like production with a more brooding atmosphere. The album maintains dynamic pacing, blending equal elements of the Cure and Kyuss, creating an engaging electro-rock experience that subverts expectations with both bold noise and nuanced songwriting. Put on your best headphones and spark it up. Highlights: “Nothing and Everything”, “Fader”, “Not This Time, Devil” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/aaec2f3e-d83a-406a-be51-d4931f8d49f8/bodymeat.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #9 - Starchris Body Meat Glitch Pop It took me a while to get around to this one, but now that I have, I don’t know how I went so long without it. Body Meat's Starchris is an incredibly brave, experimental debut that fuses glitchy beats, sideways R&B, and chaotic-yet-controlled sound design. The album blends a wide range of influences, from Afrobeat to nu-metal, while maintaining a rhythmic focus that pushes boundaries. Chris Taylor’s DIY background and interest in video game design shine through the intricate, genre-defying tracks, while his use of Auto-Tune and dynamic shifts keeps the listener engaged, navigating between moments of chaos and clarity in a meticulously crafted sonic world. Highlights: “Electrische”, “Starchris”, “Im In Pieces” https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-21-oct-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1729520721211-YW479TVWCYJIQBWA308M/unsplash-image-kVv8AvoKJ7g.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-7-oct-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1728264503914-6PX4WFAKDEYQLWMWEPA1/unsplash-image-zeInZepl_Hw.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/where-you-see-a-wall-i-see-a-door monthly 0.5 2024-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1c871848-bcb5-4e00-be94-003d90bd4085/bearinheaven.jpg The Reviews - Where You See a Wall, I See a Door - Time Is Over One Day Old Bear in Heaven Psychedelic Pop | 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/4f4fb1b7-b6f4-495b-8efb-f0479d76e46b/Bear-In-Heaven-Interview-_DSC008.jpg The Reviews - Where You See a Wall, I See a Door - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-30-sep-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1727713103700-PUPDYGYPR8D6TARNI4QY/unsplash-image-Qw2CUd_9OWo.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-23-sep-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1727108639812-KO3DX9D7M8YS6KGT9F6A/unsplash-image-epcsn8Ed8kY.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/review-roundup-8-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/b8bbb874-e1fc-402e-823a-f9e654bd0781/welch.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #8 - Woodland Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Americana Woodland is the first album of original material from Gillian Welch and David Rawlings under their joint billing, named after their Nashville studio that narrowly survived a 2020 tornado. This first offering captures the duo's signature folk style while expanding their sound with subtle studio enhancements, including sumptuous strings, rich organ, and a splendid rhythm section. This refined—though still very adventurous—collection showcases their deep creative bond, blending past influences with new elements to create a warm, textured, and quietly innovative compendium. Highlights: “Empty Trainload Of Sky,” “What We Had,” “Hashtag” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/067e4082-5c17-4282-9b41-e00bb670c253/cave.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #8 - Wild God Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Art Rock Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds’ Wild God was supposed to be a return to pre-Push the Sky Away form, but instead sees the iconic musicians continuing to evolve, balancing Cave’s personal grief and emotional rawness with artistic experimentation. Following personal tragedies, including the loss of two sons, Cave's music remains intimate, blending the weight of his past with moments of communal catharsis. Produced with frequent collaborator Warren Ellis and mixed by Dave Fridmann, the album combines grand, orchestral soundscapes with intricate reflections, showcasing Cave’s journey through sorrow and, hopefully, one day, back to joy. Highlights: “Wild God,” “Frogs,” “Long Dark Night” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/5705522e-b3a7-434c-8939-59067c5e7af8/softies.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #8 - The Bed I Made The Softies Twee Pop The first Softies album in 24 years beautifully captures the intimacy of Rose Melberg and Jen Sbragia's 30-year friendship. Known for their delicate harmonies and minimalistic indie-pop sound, The Bed I Made explores themes of love, loss, and emotional maturity. With lush harmonies and poignant storytelling, the duo navigates heartbreak, self-possession, and the bittersweet nature of crushes. Their nostalgic-yet-mature sound offers comfort during a time of amplified emotions, and proves their chemistry is stronger than ever. Highlights: “I Said What I Said,” “Tiny Flame,” “California Highway 99” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/39531c54-b6bc-4b71-8d8d-06e6e0c7f119/seefeel.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #8 - Everything Squared Seefeel Ambient Techno Seefeel’s new mini-album (I would call it an EP, but they don’t so “mini” it is) is a refreshing return to form, blending the minimalist essence of their early sound with a newfound optimism. Tracks balance simplicity and fullness, while showcasing the band’s rhythmic, industrial edge. Sarah Peacock’s ethereal vocals complement the sonic textures, guiding listeners through a dreamy, experimental landscape. Everything Squared recasts Seefeel’s past in a different light while exploring new creative directions, proving they still have the ability to innovate. Highlights: “Sky Hooks,” “Multifolds,” “Hooked Paw” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/6e899317-c3bf-4c46-889b-6bb3d361fb18/carpenter.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #8 - Short n’ Sweet Sabrina Carpenter Pop Short n’ Sweet brings a fun, lighthearted approach to pop music, using humor and playful sexuality to explore modern dating. Sabrina Carpenter’s songs showcase her witty, cheeky lyrics, mixing catchy pop-rock, R&B, and twangy country sounds. Backed by renowned producers, she explores desire and love with a sense of humor, balancing goofy innuendo with moments of pensive contemplation. The album is a breezy, refreshing take on dance-pop, filled with charm and a nod to the ever-changing pop music landscape. Highlights: “Taste,” “Please Please Please,” and (perhaps song of the summer) “Espresso” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/9567d42d-29ea-4d0a-813b-77d41dbafb25/lenderman.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #8 - Manning Fireworks MJ Lenderman Alt-Country/Slacker Rock Manning Fireworks is MJ Lenderman’s showcase of his newest evolution as a songwriter, blending mundane life with dark humor and sharp wit. While previous works leaned on quirky, unserious situations, this balances the typical goofy imagery with genuine emotion. Lenderman’s simple but effective guitar riffs complement his dry, Warren Zevon-esque lyrics about flawed, hapless characters that turn everyday experiences into thoughtful, often funny reflections, backed by a polished, laid-back Southern sound. Highlights: “Rudolph,” “She’s Leaving You,” “On My Knees” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/a3230f27-2a1d-4419-b726-6bbb23cb4d46/sinephro.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #8 - Endlessness Nala Sinephro Jazz Fusion Nala Sinephro’s Endlessness is a richly textured, ambient jazz album centered around a recurring arpeggio that shifts and evolves through its ten tracks. Combining ambient and jazz elements, Sinephro creates a seamless, cohesive soundscape with contributions from various notable musicians. The record’s fluidity, detailed production, and live ensemble energy give it both serenity and complexity, inviting the listener to experience its depth and breadth. Sinephro’s skillful orchestration and subtle arrangements result in a profound and immersive musical journey. Highlights: it’s kind of like one long piece, but “Continuum 1” and “Continuum 3” are standout sections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/abca3e01-f9ee-45c2-b663-145d4df847e9/yanya.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #8 - My Method Actor Nilüfer Yanya Indie Rock On her third album, Nilüfer Yanya delivers a confident, patiently unfurling collection of songs that reflect a newfound maturity. With lush production and poetic lyrics, Yanya embraces emotional discomfort with grace. Her signature guitar style remains, but the album's relaxed, cohesive sound is enhanced by her collaboration with producer Wilma Archer. Light instrumental touches, like pedal-steel guitar and cello, complement Yanya's tender, introspective vocals. Romance, self-awareness, and uncertainty are explored with subtle strength, making My Method Actor her most triumphant work yet. Highlights: “Like I Say (I runaway),” “Method Actor,” “Mutations,” “Call It Love” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/9443d2f7-3b8f-4f6f-a94a-b4791a68a2b4/floatingpoints.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #8 - Cascade Floating Points Tech House Sam Shepherd, better known as Floating Points, returns to his dancefloor roots on Cascade, blending his meticulous craftsmanship with a more playful and energetic approach. Following his ambient jazz collaboration with Pharoah Sanders, Promises, Shepherd now channels his house and techno expertise into vibrant, unpredictable tracks, mixing jittery synths, driving rhythms, and softer, melodic moments. Featuring collaborations with musicians like Miriam Adefris and Hikaru Utada, Cascade is a dynamic, club-ready collection that showcases Shepherd’s ability to effortlessly fuse his diverse musical influences into cohesive, danceable soundscapes. Highlights: “Birth4000,” “Del Oro,” “Ocotillo” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/4424ae1f-8d7a-4556-b56a-2fd87da294d3/jesuslizard.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #8 - Rack The Jesus Lizard Noise Rock After a 26-year hiatus, the Jesus Lizard have deigned to bless us with Rack, a powerful return that maintains their chaotic energy and dark themes. Driven by David Wm. Sims' signature bass grooves and David Yow's unpredictable vocal performance, the band delivers an intense mix of psychotic lyrics and noisy punk rock fury. With elements of funk, sludge, and industrial, Rack channels the band's iconic 90’s sound while addressing the current noise rock landscape, propelling themselves forward with the same relentless force that defined their best work. Highlights: “Hide & Seek,” “Alexis Feels Sick,” “Falling Down,” “Moto(R)” https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-16-sep-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1726497191047-ZG9K8KBWJUKNKIFK9WQC/unsplash-image-SPd9CSoWCkY.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-9-sep-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1725890115226-WSWZGT5TRUXMN0DLSFBU/unsplash-image-jqUjcq4k-Z8.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-3-sep-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1725378436137-30RZ02GYGNK2B2P91GZO/unsplash-image-1ZC5kE9VP0U.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/review-roundup-7-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/4733a41e-fa9f-49a7-a0f7-6dae0abc2037/sumac.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #7 - The Healer Sumac Atmospheric Sludge Metal The Healer is a bold and expansive work that showcases Sumac's mastery of blending various metal subgenres into a dense, experimental soundscape. With only four tracks spanning 76 minutes, the album emphasizes improvisation, intricate rhythms, and a raw, physical presence that’s at its best when it's emotionally weighted and rhythmically innovative, pushing the boundaries of metal with its unique blend of heavy riffs, psychedelic elements, and intricate compositions. It makes for a significant yet challenging listen that’s worth the ear-splitting. Highlights: well… there’s only four songs so, “Yellow Dawn” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/2e9b019b-68d1-4b44-bd53-80da9da2a088/johnnyblueskies.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #7 - Passage du Desir Johnny Blue Skies Progressive Country Sturgill Simpson’s evolving identity and genre-defying career can count another highlight: Passage du Desir. His use of the pseudonym is less a “Chris Gaines” and more a cover that allows him to go back to the days of High Top Mountain and Metamodern Sounds without having to address the issues of “why are you revisiting your past?” The answer: because when you’re as brilliantly poignant and musically reflective as Simpson, it’s not like that well is dry. Ruminative and challenging, Simpson, performing as Johnny Blue Skies, continues his life-long exploration of alienation, identity, and self-discovery, all while re-discovering his past self, and looking back at his deeply personal journey. Highlights: “Swamp of Sadness,” “Scooter Blues,” “Jupiter’s Faerie” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/a5fe5130-dedd-4cc6-b078-10bc92121a6b/wolf.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #7 - Big Ideas Remi Wolf Dance-Pop Remi Wolf's Big Ideas explores a mix of genres, from disco-funk to indie folk, while balancing playful, vibrant energy with contemplative lyrics. There is a near-constant blend of infectious beats and personal storytelling, addressing themes of identity, vulnerability, and the desire for freedom. While some tracks are more lighthearted and others experimental, the album's standout moments come from deeper reflections on self-doubt and fear of judgment, making Big Ideas a dynamic and emotionally resonant work that serves as a brilliant addition to Wolf's burgeoning signature sound. Highlights: “Cinderella,” “Toro,” “Slay Bitch” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/b7e33d84-5243-4cf2-a752-3d993752db08/jenkins.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #7 - My Light, My Destroyer Cassandra Jenkins Sophisiti-Pop My Light, My Destroyer is Cassandra Jenkins’ deeply introspective exploration of determination and desperation, which she navigates through vivid imagery and varied musical styles. While recovering from COVID-19 in isolation, Jenkins began crafting the album, which combines her Americana roots with ambient jazz and experimental soundscapes. The album's standout tracks showcase her ability to blend humor, vulnerability, and existential contemplation, while pushing her creative boundaries, embracing both the familiar and the avant-garde in her most personal work yet. Highlights: “Delphinium Blue,” “Aurora, IL,” “Only One” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/34b00105-03a4-4f59-83ee-2753e4236993/curry.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #7 - King of the Mischievous South, Vol. 2 Denzel Curry Southern Hip Hop Denzel Curry is probably the only rapper who could come close to drawing comparisons to David Bowie. His ability to transcend genres and reinvent himself is only amplified by King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2, a sequel to his 2012 mixtape, that pays homage to the Memphis rap scene by blending modern production with cultural references from 90s Southern rap. While the album features his usual share of dark, trap-influenced tracks, Curry's energetic delivery adds a playful edge, turning the project into a celebration of heritage and character-driven storytelling rather than a straightforward horror story. But were you seriously expecting “straightforward” from the man who brought us Taboo, ZUU, and Melt My Eyez See Your Future? Hightlights: “HOT ONE,” “G’Z UP,” “HIT THE FLOOR,” “HOODLUMZ” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/5d894a5e-960b-4218-906c-e1e0c736e696/fussell.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #7 - When I’m Called Jake Xerxes Fussell Americana Jake Xerxes Fussell's fifth album represents his most patient and compelling work to date, an album where he artfully reimagines traditional folk songs to reflect crushing modern life. Moving beyond his earlier, more hurried interpretations of folk material, When I’m Called sees Fussell taking his time, exploring the depths of uncertainty, loss, and connection through a collection of songs that span centuries and styles. With a blend of thoughtful reinterpretation and skilled musicianship, Fussell transforms forgotten songs into meaningful reflections on the shared human experience, bridging past and present. Highlights: “Cuckoo,” “Leaving Here, Don’t Know Where I’m Going,” “Going to Georgia” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/181ab1bc-b291-4d7e-92ea-675d580be030/campesinos.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #7 - All Hell Los Campesinos! Indie Rock All Hell, Los Campesinos!’ seventh album, captures the band's unique blend of humor, melancholy, and indie-emo charm as they reflect on adulthood, their individual evolutions, and the damaging influence of fan culture. Embracing a self-referential and DIY ethos, the album serves as both a celebration of the band's journey and a gift to their dedicated fanbase. With a mix of playful and poignant lyrics, diverse cultural references, and a matured sound, All Hell showcases the band's growth while remaining true to their distinct take on the power-indie-emo-pop sound. Highlights: “A Psychic Wound,” “Feast of Tongues,” “kms” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/01b28edb-9ca6-47af-81ac-8cfa4a71293f/white.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #7 - No Name Jack White Garage Rock Revival I. Cannot. This album is so goddamn good. It’s better than any other solo thing Jack White has done, or any other project besides the White Stripes. Hell, it’s better than the last two of their albums too. Beyond just the surprise of releasing an album out of nowhere with no press and no…well, name, this return to his raw, primal, bluesy roots is like a rebellious slap in the face. Spontaneous in more ways than one, rocking riffs, and intense vocals, this is the high-energy good shit we all knew and fell in love with Jack White for. More. More. More! Highlights: “Bless Yourself,” “That’s How I’m Feeling,” “It’s Rough On Rats (If You’re Asking),” “Tonight (Was A Long Time Ago),” Jesus, they’re all so good, just listen to it, yeah? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/7819c74e-ae95-4e6c-b7f8-2b082fd6b041/jpegmafia.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #7 - I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU JPEGMAFIA Experimental Hip Hop Somehow, someway, JPEG found a way to make Scaring the Hoes, last years frenetic, terminally online masterpiece collaboration with Danny Brown, seem tame. I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU doubles down on his confrontational, chaotic mix of noise, rap, and punk to create a totally dizzying, high-energy, genre-blending experience. Here, JPEG is raw, provocative, and fully embracing his role of agitator extraordinaire, full of contradiction, defiance, and discord. His ability to somehow, someway, maintain his coherence—and his sanity—through it all, is why every release from him is a true event. Highlights: “SIN MIEDO,” and especially the mid-album trio of “it’s dark and hell is hot,” “New Black History,” and “don’t rely on other men” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/ac8eb63c-b481-4853-9401-2531d427a6da/magdalena.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #7 - Imaginal Disk Magdalena Bay Synthpop Oh dear, sweet Lord above. Thank you for blessing us with another entry in the good book of Magdalena Bay. Imaginal Disk blends sci-fi themes with a vibrant, eclectic sound that only they could produce. The narrative is loose, vaguely involving extraterrestrial…something, but that is really all just an excuse to showcase the duo’s lush production, instantly catchy melodies, and inventive storytelling. It’s an utterly brilliant balance of perfect pure pop and deeper critiques of adulthood and modern life. Imaginal Disk creates a neon candy world you never want to leave. I saw a blurb describing the duo somewhere, I wish I could remember where, that said the magic of Magdalena Bay was their ability to transport each individual listener to their own childhood memories of pop, whenever and whatever they may be. I have never read a more perfect description. Highlights: seriously, the whole thing, but if you insist… “Killing Time,” “Image,” “Death & Romance,” “Tunnel Vision,” “Feeling DiskInserted?,” and “That’s My Floor” https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-26-aug-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1724682078922-1U65K93P5427ENOIU3GY/unsplash-image-5boLdHCxQL0.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-12-aug-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1723472780056-H2VQ54D7H696GC0A2VH4/unsplash-image-_iwRTLKKSj4.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-29-jul-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1722262364558-6WN3JOOMJ68AZ4UU0V53/unsplash-image-T7QYOJrUkzw.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-22-jul-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1721660299852-GIZKQI01NMFABWCDUGIL/unsplash-image-jqUjcq4k-Z8.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-15-jul-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1720451488293-RDRN0F2B2B4NP8NZGSUW/image-asset.jpeg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/review-roundup-6-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/aab5bdc7-9b2f-48c4-b6cf-351a884e4980/eilish.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #6 - HIT ME HARD AND SOFT Billie Eilish Alt-Pop Billie Eilish's third studio album showcases her expanding vocal range and maturing sound, blending her signature breathy vocals with powerful, raw takes. The album's ten tracks explore themes of fear, love, intimacy, and fame, delivering a cohesive, meticulously produced experience. It includes reflections on body image, funky explorations of queerness, and experiments with various styles, from Daft Punk-inspired clubbers to upbeat pure pop. The album is a standout for Eilish, evolving over its runtime from a melancholic ballads to powerful anthems to emotional depths. Eilish's confident artistry and intentionality make this album a significant achievement, and she’s already won two Oscars. Highlights: “ LUNCH”, “CHIHIRO”, “THE GREATEST” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/a22e7e80-231f-4b08-80dd-b9dd920f6b9d/childish.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #6 - Atavista Childish Gambino Neo-Soul Yes, I know, this is just 3.15.20 reproduced, but that finesse and expansion of tracks makes this an entirely new experience. Donald Glover’s eclectic mix of styles, ranging from funk and glam rock to Afro-futurism help to perfectly blend his lyrical themes of personal introspection with broader social commentary. The reproduction gives many of the tracks a more complex, emotional resonance than on their initial release, and Glover’s ambition to give each song its proper due creates an overall product that is incredibly bold, endlessly creative, and wonderfully refreshing. Highlights: “Algorhythm”, “To Be Hunted”, “Human Sacrifice” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/07365f5e-606b-48d7-92ac-38bdbdf99b6f/staples.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #6 - Dark Times Vince Staples West Coast Hip Hop Vince Staples' Dark Times is an introspective and cohesive album that finds the rapper reflecting on his past and present with a newfound maturity. Spanning 13 tracks (but only 35 minutes), the album delves into themes of success, guilt, and introspection, with Staples reconciling his experiences and their impact on his life. Tracks throughout highlight his storytelling prowess, blending personal anecdotes with broader reflections on fame and its consequences. The album features strong production from RAHM, Michael Uzowuru, and others, with a sound that balances atmospheric soulfulness and vintage influences. Overall, this most recent effort showcases Vince Staples' continual growth as an artist, offering a compelling portrait of his journey while continuing to develop his signature aesthetic into his very own sub-genre of the West Coast style. Highlights: “Shame on the Devil”, ““Radio””, “Little Homies” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/aa1ab938-b80a-46fd-b690-3659f6d63c67/shellac.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #6 - To All Trains Shellac Post-Hardcore Shellac's To All Trains, the band's final album following Steve Albini's unexpected death, serves as a poignant yet unsentimental farewell. Maintaining their signature minimalist rock style, the album features sharp, witty lyrics and dynamic instrumentation. The album has moments that showcase Shellac’s humor and depth, while others highlight the band's raw, concise sound. Despite the urge to view it as an epitaph, To All Trains remains a testament to Shellac’s enduring spirit and Albini’s distinctive voice in the music world . Highlights: “WSOD”, “Scrappers”, “I Don’t Fear Hell” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/94efd158-c677-4215-b506-a7ac5fdfa723/machhommy.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #6 - #RICHAXXHAITIAN Mach-Hommy Abstract Hip Hop Mach-Hommy's new album is a powerful conclusion to his Haiti-focused tetralogy, which started with HBO and includes Pray for Haiti and Balens Cho. This final installment continues to explore Haiti's political struggles and cultural heritage, emphasizing the country's intellectual and artistic contributions. Mach-Hommy's intricate lyrical style and eclectic influences create a rich, layered listening experience. The album features collaborations with notable artists like Roc Marciano and Black Thought, and producers such as KAYTRANADA and Quelle Chris, adding depth and variety to its sound . Highlights: “SUR LE PONT d’AVIGNON (Reparation #1)”, “COPY COLD”, “#RICHAXXHAITIAN” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/fe82225f-6f77-4795-a24a-e0c1ed432053/batforlashes.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #6 - The Dream of Delphi Bat for Lashes Art Pop My love for Natasha Khan and her musica project, Bat for Lashes, is well-known here, so this inclusion of her return after five years away is no surprise. The Dream of Delphi explores the ethereal and emotional journey of motherhood through minimalist and ambient electro-pop sounds, and no one does it better. Natasha Khan blends sci-fi synths with classical instruments, creating her signature blend of cinematic and introspective. The album starts with the hypnotic title track and moves through tender, almost fragile compositions, capturing personal and universal themes of life and growth. Mmore upbeat, familiar tracks are scattered throughout, while the album as a whole maintains a delicate balance between otherworldly and nurturing. Khan’s avant-garde approach results in a deeply personal yet relatable collection of songs that transcend the typical narratives associated with childbirth and parenting. Welcome back Natasha. Highlights: “The Dream of Delphi”, “Letter to My Daughter”, “Home” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/23a75cf1-5ba5-4bd5-af3d-2031c72dcbfc/aftab.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #6 - Night Reign Arooj Aftab Chamber Folk Night Reign is a captivating blend of jazz, Hindustani classical, and folk influences, creating an enchanting and mysterious atmosphere. This marks a departure from the grief-laden tones of Arooj Aftab’s previous work, Vulture Prince, moving towards themes of transformation, potential, and the beauty of the night. Some songs explore new emotional territories with playful and exploratory arrangements, while others feature notable guest contributions, including a fresh take on an old jazz standard, and an ethereal ode to a captivating woman. Overall, Night Reign is rightly celebrated for its emotional depth and innovative soundscapes, solidifying Aftab's place in contemporary music. Highlights: “Aey Nehin”, “Na Gul”, “Raat Ki Rani” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/d6ab6ac3-0de7-401c-a655-c82c28979b9a/charli.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #6 - Brat Charli xcx Electropop Brat is unlike anything I’ve heard in the pop space before, and that includes Charli’s other efforts, like Vroom Vroom and Charli. It’s somehow even bolder, brasher, grittier, and experimental…-er, but at the same time feels like a return to her rave and hyperpop roots. The album blends infectious pop hooks with raw, unfiltered lyrics about fame, personal insecurities, and existential crises. It is able to be heartbreakingly vulnerable and maintain an almost-overly-innovative production style, making it Charli xcx's (now lower-case) best work to date. The big singles show off her signature high-energy style, while other tracks delve into more introspective territory. Overall, Brat is a confident and provocative statement from Charli xcx, solidifying her status as a pop innovator . Highlights: is it even possible to narrow it down to just three? umm… I guess: “360”, “Von dutch”, “So I” (RIP Sophie ) … … but also, like, “Club classics”, “Sympathy is a knife”, “Girl, so confusing”, “Apple”, “B2b”, “365,” this album is so fucking fantastic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/3da6a4f1-21cf-44f2-a525-63c38e6fcfe4/nxworries.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #6 - Why Lawd? NxWorries Neo-Soul Why Lawd? showcases the creative synergy between Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge, delivering a blend of neo-soul and R&B with thoughtful lyricism and smooth production. Anderson .Paak's versatile vocals and storytelling shine, addressing themes of love, conflict, and personal growth with maturity and introspection. The album features notable collaborations, including contributions from Snoop Dogg, H.E.R., Earl Sweatshirt, and Thundercat, which add depth and variety to the project. Knxwledge's production is consistently strong, providing a rich and textured backdrop for .Paak's performances. It’s a testament to the duo's artistic evolution and chemistry. Highlights: “Daydreaming”, “FromHere”, “WalkOnBy” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/059d057e-6b69-4f2d-a4ce-ff17252c2f17/fratti.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #6 - Sentir Que No Sabes Mabe Fratti Art Pop Sentir Que No Sabes is a complex and textured exploration of uncertainty and existential dread, blending elements of experimental music with accessible art pop. The album, whose title translates to "Feel Like You Don't Know," features Fratti's uncanny ability to create lush, atmospheric soundscapes using her cello, layered vocals, and various electronic and acoustic instruments. The compositions often oscillate between moments of serene beauty and jarring dissonance, reflecting themes of existential and cosmic flux. Thnk: a Spanish-language Julia Holter, if that helps. Fratti's music defies easy categorization, weaving between abstract instrumental pieces and more structured songs that still subvert traditional pop norms, resulting in a uniquely immersive and limitlessly intriguing listening experience. Highlights: “Kravitz”, “Enfrente”, “Intento fallido” https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-1-jul-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1719844506700-BDXUNOQKYDHQMPK71X6Y/image-asset.jpeg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/best-of-2024-so-far monthly 0.5 2024-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/550c2117-83d6-422b-9a20-2c10fa1a8017/aftab.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - Night Reign Arooj Aftab Chamber Folk | TBA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/4bb0d512-7c72-46b9-9efd-430731371751/batforlashes.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - The Dream of Delphi Bat for Lashes Art Pop | TBA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/cac28eea-2ae6-4059-8088-73b5e7bcb096/bladee.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - Cold Visions Bladee Rage | RR5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/76d17bcf-906b-413b-9fba-364cd5020fba/charli.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - Brat Charli XCX Electropop | TBA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/a007566c-2955-4f79-8ca2-173e6f838678/everythingeverything.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - Mountainhead Everything Everything Synthpop | RR2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/3b38aa8c-8e0a-4084-8ae6-0d73dc12cc61/gordon.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - The Collective Kim Gordon Industrial Hip Hop | RR2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/ee0dacf2-5a74-4b98-9f38-0e3352a2773e/howard.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - What Now Brittany Howard Psychedelic Soul | RR1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/082a32dd-db09-4aee-9f2d-6072e1ef16da/judaspriest.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - Invincible Shield Judas Priest Heavy Metal | RR2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/fe17f633-e730-4ea4-9804-bd91419e867b/cindylee.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - Diamond Jubilee Cindy Lee Hypnagogic Pop | RR5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/bf7f480d-8e92-405c-8f13-f6ccca47e476/lenker.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - Bright Future Adrianne Lenker Contemporary Folk | RR3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/29621918-97e6-4871-a3e5-5776c7a8be53/moctar.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - Funeral for Justice Mdou Moctar Tishoumaren | RR4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/868ee026-c947-44b7-9944-d58a1e9d34e3/reznorNross.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - Challengers [MIXED] Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross & Boys Noize Techno | RR4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/cc65d9f9-a542-4e5c-a4f7-c0982a7a7a03/vampireweekend.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - Only God Was Above Us Vampire Weekend Indie Rock | RR3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/252c575a-4821-4cde-b5ca-b43e6b5908f4/alliex.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - Girl with No Face Allie X Synthpop | RR1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/eb326d31-170a-4717-a70e-adcceb1a7be4/beyonce.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - COWBOY CARTER Beyoncé Country Pop | RR4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/9bc86384-75d3-4724-aa0b-f3417e260ce8/bullion.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - Affection Bullion Synthpop | RR5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/48426e2f-81e2-435f-9485-e0b06730dea2/eilish.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - Hit Me Hard and Soft Billie Eilish Alt-Pop | TBA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/0fab4465-141f-41e0-8bf3-dfbd95d6cfc6/gibbons.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - Lives Outgrown Beth Gibbons Chamber Folk | RR5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/2dc862cc-ff3c-4f17-9e46-f71fff3d98fa/holter.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - Something in the Room… Julia Holter Art Pop | RR3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/ec0da7c4-83fe-4d8e-b4d9-903f7f7b43c4/ibibiosoundmachine.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - Pull the Rope Ibibio Sound Machine Afro-Funk | RR5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/d88fc375-5d62-430e-ba35-54fd1b98bc8e/knockedloose.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - You Won’t Go Before… Knocked Loose Metalcore | RR5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/a83e21eb-51f0-4ce8-a74b-5a45a732e983/lee.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - Songdreaming Sam Lee Contemporary Folk | RR3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/47461f1c-1812-4d3b-b457-751dfacb3d50/machhommy.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - #RICHAXXHAITIAN Mach-Hommy Abstract Hip Hop | TBA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/a224771e-a683-4c5e-830e-0a2f8f414c70/pratt.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? (2024 edition) - Here in the Pitch Jessica Pratt Contemporary Folk | RR4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/44aa026f-940c-45a0-8e1f-7d1459fa93c0/stvincent.jpg The Reviews - So, How’s It Going? 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(2024 edition) - She Reaches Out to She… Chelsea Wolfe Darkwave | RR1 https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-24-jun-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1719238251781-7O44TOK7C78TUCAV74VG/image-asset.jpeg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-17-jun-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1718634689543-6K1UQVQ4OIWSJK6PJP9O/image-asset.jpeg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-10-jun-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1718034179228-ODEY2L2DKJTZAFOK3NMI/image-asset.jpeg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/you-have-burned-so-very-brightly monthly 0.5 2024-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/b3f9e345-f429-4a4e-b475-632de3a17333/perfumegeniusrewind.jpg The Reviews - The Light that Burns Twice As Bright Burns Half As Long - Too Bright Perfume Genius Art Pop | 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/cbc8b8eb-17fe-4c03-a49f-2e1a7c5e7450/perfumegenius.jpg The Reviews - The Light that Burns Twice As Bright Burns Half As Long - Cool picture of Perfume Genius Turn this back into a standard format when you find one https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-3-jun-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1717429190232-OLCBUKJX5VKEXV54EZ21/image-asset.jpeg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-27-may-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1716904197570-M7LYA7CM0A7G7R876P55/image-asset.jpeg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/review-roundup-5-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/9affcdd9-d256-403e-9440-a0733fa49694/lemontwigs.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #5 - A Dream Is All We Know The Lemon Twigs Pop Rock A masterful blend of sugary pop-rock with intricate and expansive arrangements, the D’Addario brothers showcase their multi-instrumental talents, incorporating elements like theremin, flutes, and harpsichord into their music. A Dream Is All We Know highlights their ability to merge professional songwriting with psychedelic influences, resulting in catchy yet complex pop songs. This album solidifies The Lemon Twigs' maturity as songwriters, transcending their earlier comparisons to classic acts like Simon and Garfunkel (though the very obvious comparisons to Beatles and Beach Boys are still incredibly present), and establishing them as standout artists in their own right. Highlights: “My Golden Years”, “Sweet Vibration”, “Ember Days” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/56b42a3c-8287-4791-acf6-e829acfad05a/cameraobscura.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #5 - Look to the East, Look to the West Camera Obscura Indie Pop Camera Obscura's Look to the East, Look to the West is their first album in over a decade, blending ethereal and whimsical tones with their signature indie pop sound. With its melodic vocals, experimental arrangements, and themes of feminism and resilience, the record showcases the band's ability to mix genres, incorporating elements of country and rock, resulting in a sophisticated yet approachable record perfect for summer listening. Highlights: “Liberty Print”, “Big Love”, “Sleepwalking” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/14314279-e3f1-4627-ae5d-9a3843e82d14/ibibiosoundmachine.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #5 - Pull the Rope Ibibio Sound Machine Afro-Funk Ibibio Sound Machine's newest is a high-energy fusion of African rhythms and electronic dance music. With their unique blend of highlife, Afrobeat, and disco, they create a vibrant and infectious sound that encourages movement and joy. The tracks feature a mix of catchy hooks, dynamic brass sections, and face-blasting electronic beats, showcasing the band's ability to meld traditional and modern musical influences. Eno Williams' vocal performances—as always—should be noted for their emotive delivery, even when singing in the Ibibio language, effectively transcending language barriers to convey powerful emotions. Pull the Rope is a lively and compelling addition to the band's already supremely wonderful discography. Highlights: “Pull the Rope”, “Got to Be Who U Are”, “Mama Say” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/8ef069ab-9f81-474f-8871-99da0f122217/bullion.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #5 - Affection Bullion Synthpop Affection is a playful and experimental alt-pop record that showcases Nathan Jenkins' intricate production skills and knack for catchy, diverse soundscapes. The album features collaborations with artists like Panda Bear, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Charlotte Adigéry, adding variety and depth to its tracks. While it could seem a bit jumbled, the album's charm lies in its eclectic mix of shimmering melodies and rhythmic fun—A LOT of fun—that highlights Bullion's ability to blend confessional tones with vibrant, spring-like atmospheres, making this record a joyful and engaging listen from start to finish . Highlights: “A City’s Never”, “Your Father”, “Cinch” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/bd04eed7-e7aa-4adb-9bfd-59b0126aefd5/cindylee.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #5 - Diamond Jubilee Cindy Lee Hypnagogic Pop Cindy Lee has already garnered critical acclaim for their genre-blending and experimental approach, but Diamond Jubilee marks a significant evolution in Patrick Flegel’s musical journey from post-punk to a more eclectic sound. The double album, self-released on Flegel’s Realistik label (and only available on YouTube and—get this—GeoCities), combines elements of 50’s girl group pop, 60’s psychedelia, and lo-fi indie rock, creating a nostalgic yet innovative soundscape. The album shows great emotional depth and an intricate thematic exploration of love, loss, and memory, highlighting Flegel’s evocative melodies and lyrical strength. A bittersweet magnum opus, Diamond Jubilee is a defining portrait of Flegel’s—and by definition, Cindy Lee's—fascinating artistry . Highlights: “Kingdom Come”, “If You Hear Me Crying”, “Don't Tell Me I’m Wrong” (can’t link to them, sorry) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/496dba76-a9fc-4d46-8415-2e4ac529b9e3/bladee.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #5 - Cold Visions Bladee Rage Bladee's Cold Visions is a sprawling, 30-track project that sees the artist delve into themes of mental health, paranoia, and self-reflection, blending elements of rage rap, trap, and hyperpop. Produced predominantly by F1LTHY, the album features collaborations with artists like Yung Lean, Thaiboy Digital, and Skrillex, adding to its monstrously electric sound, while haunting synth melodies and introspective lyrics highlight Bladee's darker vocal delivery. But despite its ambitious length, the album takes a novel experimental approach and shows tremendous thematic depth, reflecting Bladee's continuous evolution and boundary-pushing musical style. Highlights: “PARANOIA INTRO”, “FLATLINE”, “I DON'T LIKE PEOPLE” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/ccf361da-fc50-48ee-acc2-c4dc4ca08490/knockedloose.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #5 - You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To Knocked Loose Metalcore You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To is a relentless and uncompromising journey through extreme hardcore. Knocked Loose stays true to their heavy roots, delivering a blistering 27-minute experience filled with aggressive riffs, intense drumming, and raw vocal power. Collaborations with artists like Poppy and Chris Motionless add depth without sacrificing the band's signature heaviness, and its unyielding energy and fierce execution position Knocked Loose at the forefront of the modern hardcore scene. The record not only cements their status as all-time greats, but also hints at even greater potential for the future . Highlights: “Piece By Piece”, “Don’t Reach For Me”, “Slaughterhouse 2” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/5c511b10-545a-4217-98ee-e48104b57986/dehd.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #5 - Poetry Dehd Indie Rock Dehd's Poetry is a vibrant exploration of life's messy and intoxicating nature, characterized by their signature blend of indie rock, dream pop, and lo-fi aesthetics. The band has evolved from their earlier sound to a more polished production, while still retaining their raw authenticity and emotional depth. The album delves into themes of love, self-doubt, and liberation, often delivered through alternating male and female vocals that highlight the band's dynamic chemistry. Poetry also marks the first time Dehd have enlisted an outside producer, leading to a fresh and experimental approach that captures the essence of their adventurous spirit. Honest, optimistic, and reflective, this latest record proves Dehd's ability to turn both the personal and societal into engaging, anthemic music. Highlights: “Dog Days”, “Alien”, “Pure Gold” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1db36596-d5ec-44ff-806f-6a0429c5f9f9/bey.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #5 - Ten Fold Yaya Bey Neo-Soul Deeply personal and multifaceted, Yaya Bey’s Ten Fold explores themes of grief, love, and self-discovery, heavily influenced by the death of her father. Multiple tracks incorporate his voice, adding a poignant layer to her reflections on loss and legacy. Musically, the album blends soulful vocals with jazz, R&B, and elements of electro, creating a rich, textured sound that supports her lyrical narratives. But despite the heavy themes, there is also room for joy, celebration, and playfully critiquing local politics. Ultimately, Ten Fold is a testament to Bey's ability to transform personal pain into artistic expression, showcasing her resilience and creativity. Highlights: “East Coast Miami”, “Eric Adams in the Club”, “Yvette's Cooking Show” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/7d999db3-0b91-4f3e-a0da-e67f7481057d/gibbons.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #5 - Lives Outgrown Beth Gibbons Chamber Folk The long, long, long-awaited Beth Gibbons' solo album is a profound and deeply personal exploration of aging, grief, and the passage of time. The album, which took ten years to create, diverges from her work with Portishead by focusing on the body's changes and emotional journeys rather than the darker, more cinematic stylings of her earlier music. The record features a rich tapestry of instrumentation, including medieval-like chants, orchestral arrangements, and creative percussion, adding to its intimate and sometimes unpredictable atmosphere that poignantly addresses mortality and the transitions of midlife, reflecting Gibbons' own experiences and insights. Even with its somber themes, Lives Outgrown is hauntingly beautiful and emotionally gripping, offering a complex and heartfelt musical journey. Highlights: “Floating On A Moment”, “Reaching Out”, “Whispering Love” https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-20-may-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1e471f39-c8b0-4b1b-a72d-19f473e8dad6/image-asset.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/review-roundup-4-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-05-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/2e4f7e7e-53a2-4d14-9f5a-9fc639da5d37/moran.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #4 - Moves in the Field Kelly Moran Modern Classical Calming and evocative, Kelly Moran's Moves in the Field is a captivating album that showcases her innovative use of the Yamaha Disklavier, a sophisticated modern-day player piano. This instrument allows Moran to create intricate, layered compositions that blend seamlessly with her live piano playing, resulting in a unique and dynamic listening experience. With rich textures, mesmerizing melodies, and the seamless integration of technology and human touch, this album continues Moran’s quest to push the boundaries of modern classical music, making Moves in the Field a significant and memorable musical journey. Highlights: “Butterfly Phase”, “Sodalis (II)”, “Moves in the Field” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/a1c21d8e-5d7d-49e5-902b-9047c4832be7/beyonce.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #4 - COWBOY CARTER Beyoncé Country Pop Yes, it’s finally happening. The Beyoncé album has appeared on a Review Roundup. There’s not much I need to say here that hasn’t been said by 10,000 other reviewers already, other than to reiterate that, obviously, Beyoncé is excellent. She easily conforms to the standards of classic country music while making it her own. The songwriting is great, her performances are great, the guests are great, the album is great. COWBOY CARTER reclaims the deep roots of Black music in America, features collaborations with country veterans and new voices alike, and covers Dolly Parton's “Jolene.” Addressing themes of identity, heritage, and resilience, Beyoncé makes a bold statement against the traditional boundaries of country music while celebrating its rich history. Highlights: “Ameriican Requiem”, “Protector”, “Bodyguard” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/4e24e208-b3ef-4741-a497-18e6c3912e7d/shabaka.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #4 - Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace Shabaka New Age This new project from one-third of The Comet Is Coming is a poetic and meditative take on spiritual jazz (a genre that has been seeing a resurgence of late). Its use of chamber instruments like harps and recorders make for a lush and intimate experience, like the musical version of being wrapped in a warmed, plush spa robe. Mellow for sure, but never boring, Shabaka has—with some fantastic guests—created a beautiful sonic experience. Highlights: “End of Innocence”, “Managing My Breath, What Fear Had Become (feat. Saul Williams)”, “Breathing” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/e674b301-9cb4-41ed-89af-a549edfe6050/stillhouseplants.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #4 - If I don’t make it, I love u Still House Plants Experimental Rock Still House Plants' third album is a compelling and dynamic evolution of their distinctive sound, merging improvisational rock with emotive intensity. The album maintains their experimental roots while introducing a more robust and direct musical style, with Kennedy's drumming and Clark's guitar work creating a fuller, more pronounced sound, while Hickie-Kallenbach's versatile vocals blend influences from jazz, R&B, and electronica. In doing so, Still House Plants deliver an album that balances structural innovation with emotional depth, making it one of the standout rock records of the year. Highlights: “M M M”, “MORE BOY”, “3scr3w3” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/12ab7cc1-7aaf-4228-92bb-698289a4bb39/archives.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #4 - Silence Is Loud Nia Archives Liquid Drum and Bass Nia Archives' debut album showcases her innovative blend of drum-n-bass with elements of Britpop, R&B, and dancehall, marking her as a trailblazer in the genre. Silence Is Loud features a mix of club-ready tracks and more introspective, personal songs, with her lyrics often touching on themes of love, heartbreak, and mental health, highlighting her ability to evoke the old-school rave era while introducing fresh, modern elements. The album's title track and its reprise demonstrate her vocal range and emotional depth, making Silence Is Loud a cohesive and engaging listen that resonates. Highlights: “Silence Is Loud”, “Crowded Roomz”, “Nightmares” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/216f57ff-84d2-4e73-8836-bba4ff3240be/stvincent.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #4 - All Born Screaming St. Vincent Art Rock St. Vincent's seventh studio album, All Born Screaming, marks a significant artistic evolution for Annie Clark. The album blends various genres, including dream pop, industrial, and grunge, creating a soundscape that is both unpredictable and captivating. Self-produced by Clark, the record features notable contributions from artists like Dave Grohl and Cate Le Bon to help her explore themes of loss and identity with a dark, introspective edge, while also showcasing her flair for blending funk and pop. The album is the embodiment of fearless experimentation and cohesive narrative, cementing Clark's status as an unstoppable musical force. Highlights: “Broken Man”, “Flea”, “All Born Screaming” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/07e31f5a-a01f-44f7-b3ed-40bdb83d45fc/hovvdy.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #4 - Hovvdy Hovvdy Indie Pop Hovvdy's self-titled fifth album is a culmination of their artistic journey, blending their signature slowcore roots with a diverse array of styles including lo-fi, glitchy pop, and country. The 19-track (!!!) album captures the essence of time, exploring themes of aging, familial relationships, and personal growth. With tracks like "Forever" and "Every Exchange," the duo showcases their ability to craft intimate and heartfelt songs that resonate with their listeners. Hovvdy reflects their deep bond and collaborative spirit, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience that highlights their growth both as musicians and as individuals . Highlights: “Jean”, “Forever”, “Every Exchange” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/a032a9f7-cca8-4c5b-ad88-d3fd9283336b/reznorNross.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #4 - Challengers [MIXED] Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross & Boys Noize Techno This album… fucking fuck yeah! This is the hardest, most purely awesome thing Trent Reznor has released since With Teeth and it’s a score for a tennis movie. The soundtrack complements the movie's themes of competition and tension, transitioning seamlessly between ethereal melodies and pulsating, danceable tracks. It’s a head-turning change of musical direction for Reznor and Ross, who normally display a quiet, brooding intensity in their mostly minimalist scores. But this is sheer 90’s rave; a booming, blasting unreleased Chemical Brothers album if I’ve ever heard one, and the clubbed-up mixing by Boys Noize makes it an instant rager. Highlights: “Yeah x10”, “The Signal”, “Brutalizer” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/adc2e1c7-e4e1-4aa4-bf5c-a04b544eb0cf/pratt.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #4 - Here in the Pitch Jessica Pratt Contemporary Folk This delicate, dream-like exploration of folk music showcases Pratt’s signature ethereal style with some new instrumental additions. The album, apart from its stunning emotional depth and lyrical abstraction, introduces percussion for the first time in Pratt's discography, adding a fresh, tactile element to her sound. Songs like "Life Is" highlight her ability to blend nostalgia with a timeless quality, while maintaining her unique, impressionistic lyricism. Despite its brevity, the album is rich in atmosphere and texture, offering a profound listening experience that builds on Pratt’s already stellar body of work. Highlights: “Life Is”, “World on a String”, “The Last Year” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1353e7fc-246c-4523-8163-0af01557ff68/moctar.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #4 - Funeral for Justice Mdou Moctar Tishoumaren I love, love, love Mdou Moctar. Funeral for Justice is electrifying and politically charged, blending traditional Tuareg rhythms with powerful blues-rock influences. The album's sound is more aggressive and urgent than previous works, driven by explosive guitar riffs, driving percussion, and fervent vocals. Thematically, it tackles issues such as colonialism, exploitation, and cultural preservation, with the title track directly addressing these themes. Moctar’s ability to intertwine his powerful political messages with equally potent musical execution, makes Funeral for Justice a significant work in contemporary protest music, a form that has been sadly forgotten—and sorely needed—in recent times . Highlights: “Funeral for Justice”, “Imouhar”, “Sousoume Tamacheq” https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-13-may-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/da40bcb3-0dd8-4e49-9d25-481ff1854409/image-asset.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-6-may-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/b2d3b7ba-d6dd-46fb-a244-1f4572ef8b4e/image-asset.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/deus-ex-machina-magnifica monthly 0.5 2024-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/f4e446e9-481f-476c-8b79-fea6fa30fc09/dfarewind.jpg The Reviews - Deus Ex Machina Magnifica, or: Why Do They Have Trunks, or: But Seriously, What’s with the Elephant Trunks - You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine Death From Above 1979 Dance-Punk | 2004 https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-29-apr-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/dfc02b07-2ea9-4e91-bcc6-f2579686fb66/image-asset.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/review-roundup-3-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-04-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/320f3e6d-565a-431f-80f0-5ef9e18f0807/lenker.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #3 - Bright Future Adrianne Lenker Contemporary Folk Adrianne Lenker follows up her utterly mesmerizing and ingenious 2020 solo double-album, Songs/Instrumentals (and her band Big Thief’s 2022 album of the year contender, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You), with another stunning collection of awe-inspiring folk tunes. Her unique voice and uncanny songwriting talent have created another career highlight, and another contender for all those year-end lists. One question: has this poor woman ever experienced happiness? Highlights: “Real House”, “No Machine”, “Evol” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/0803a27f-344a-444e-b429-1629c7231507/holter.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #3 - Something in the Room She Moves Julia Holter Art Pop Yet another brilliantly shining entry in the Julia Holter catalog. Spacey, lush, avant-garde, and abstract, the woman never seems to miss. Something in the Room She Moves is so incredibly strange, yet so incredibly delightful to listen to, the cryptic, ritualistic, and fantastical compositions will transport you to whatever plane of existence Julia gets her ideas from. Love, love, love this. Highlights: “Sun Girl”, “Spinning”, “Evening Mood” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/14ad7d2b-caf7-4a11-83e6-ff0723660c99/rosali.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #3 - Bite Down Rosali Folk Rock This is the most terrifying album art ever produced in the history of the planet Earth. But, moving on (while averting our eyes), this is definitely one of the more interesting folk-ish albums of the year, with a set of songs that is very pretty and immediately gratifying. An incredible combination of Neil Young, Weyes Blood, and the slower ballads from the 90’s Seattle scene. Loving the folk, loving the rock, loving the folk rock. This one’s a winner. Highlights: “My Kind”, “Slow Pain”, “Is It Too Late” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/eb4b422c-b4de-4a78-a5bb-c940499898cb/lee.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #3 - songdreaming Sam Lee Contemporary Folk This is a collection of some of the most beautifully constructed “traditional” folk songs, backed by a stunningly gorgeous orchestra of hand-percussion, horns, and stings. This kind of warmth and depth is often absent from recordings of the type of folk Lee is offering lyrically, but it’s such a brilliant presentation, coupled with Lee’s splendid singing voice, the old-school folk songs he’s singing are given all the glorious magnificence their subject matter and deep history deserves. Highlights: “Bushes and Briars”, “Leaves of Life”, “Aye Walking Oh” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/fca7643b-6022-490b-ae7f-9459fb0b3440/elbow.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #3 - Audio Vertigo Elbow Art Rock I have been aware of Elbow as separate from my personal seat, but not as a band. Despite that, this is apparently their tenth album, and I promise to keep them in my mind from now on. Their bass lines are chunky and sexy, their synths are massive and doom-ridden, and their percussion is positively Stomp-worthy. It’s enormously inventive while still maintaining a certain rock catchiness, both tender and extreme—a potent combination. Highlights: “Balu”, “Her to the Earth”, “Good Blood Mexico City” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/4d535a2a-3cbc-4fa1-813d-bbb33d4bb5a9/coltrane.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #3 - The Carnegie Hall Concert Alice Coltrane Spiritual Jazz Amongst the intense swirling of the piano or the lush vibrancy of the harp, lie some fine moments of technical brilliance on this release of the jazz magician’s landmark 1971 concert at Carnegie Hall. There’s a massive rendition of the previously released “Africa,” but the others are just as capable of demonstrating Coltrane’s incredibly talent on multiple instruments as well as bandleader. A prefect balance of abrasive and soothing, this is a highlight of the spiritual jazz movement. Highlights: well…there’s only four songs so… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/f0c99999-1078-4c04-b59f-853c68a77b38/vampireweekend.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #3 - Only God Was Above Us Vampire Weekend Indie Rock After a long time away, then an inoffensive and fairly bland return, then another long time away, Vampire Weekend are back with the kind of afrobeat-inspired quirk-rock that made them a household name in the early 2010’s. Even back in their original run heyday, I was only peripherally paying attention to them (yes, even with Modern Vampires, I just…didn’t get it then), but this is the kind of return to form that will make all of us music critics do a whole discography reevaluation over the course of the year. This new effort is playful, melodic, and warm, the very things that made Vampire Weekend such a draw all those years ago. Welcome back. Highlights: “Ice Cream Piano”, “Capricorn”, “Prep-School Gangsters” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/bd668176-2d3e-4d77-a766-0933ed68b31e/shook.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #3 - Revelations Sarah Shook & the Disarmers Alt-Country I’ve said it many time before in various ways, but I’m extremely critical of country as a genre. So much of it is overdone, repetitive, cliched, or just plain uninspired. It’s worse when, as is more and more often the case these days, it’s all of the above. So when that rare country album comes along that not only avoids all those pitfalls, but also keeps my interest past song one, it’s worth celebrating. Sarah Shook (and the Disarmers, I suppose) created a very rocking, upbeat country album that sounds more like those early 90’s radio hits than anything from the snap-track hick-hop of today. The band is tight and makes some genuinely interesting musical choices while still staying in the confines of country rock, while Sarah herself has some great lines that make you wonder how this isn’t on every western-themed radio in the nation. Highlights: “Revelations”, “Dogbane”, “Backsliders” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/b7d9eae5-4c60-4ab5-a093-2c92635af58c/burnside.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #3 - Hill Country Love Cedric Burnside Electric Blues There’s not much to say about this other than: If you ever wanted to hear what the music that influenced Led Zeppelin sounded like, it’s this. Listen to this album and all of the “British rockers are copying black American blues artists” history will make total sense. There’s less distortion and slower tempo than classic rock would have, hence blues, but once you hear it, it will become undeniably obvious. The only other note I have is that not one song made me want to skip, they’re all good. Highlights: “I Know”, “Juke Joint”, “Funky” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/4f0de11c-2340-4fea-bc18-6a607cf3ecaa/drahla.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #3 - angeltape Drahla Art Punk Blurring the lines between punk and post-punk, Drahla return five years after their debut. Amidst the surge of disengaged apathetic youth bands trying to innovate within the post-punk scene, Drahla take a refreshingly traditional approach to their sound, creating a cacophonous, densely layerd art punk record that is distinguished by its prominent use of saxophone, dance-punk beats, and relentless pace. Their immaculate construction of horror-backed sonic landscapes sweep you up in an equally challenging and compelling musical world without pause. Highlights: “Default Parody”, “Second Rhythm”, “Grief in Phantasia” https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-22-apr-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/b826ce2e-019b-4cd0-a133-b2e28ec34f32/image-asset.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-15-apr-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/e6ee754d-380b-43ac-b9a7-3b1d0fd07a18/image-asset.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/review-roundup-2-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/c7ce727e-4d55-4a34-9b65-e6c3a015228f/everythingeverything.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #2 - Mountainhead Everything Everything Synthpop This album is incredible. Like a synthpop National, the lyricism is top notch, trying to find meaning and purpose in an otherwise random world. “I have to keep going, I have to keep living” is at once one of the most powerful things you can say, as well as one one of the most horrifying. And the instrumentation is simultaneously lush and light, progressive and catchy, melancholic and energetic. Love, love, love this one. Highlights: “The End of the Contender”, “Buddy, Come Over”, “Canary” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/b93d8f67-e9bf-4615-b9ac-ea66dcc1d3e1/shah.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #2 - Filthy Underneath Nadine Shah Art Rock Nadine Shah’s fifth proper album is a combination of Massive Attack trip-hop and Amy Winehouse contemporary R&B. It makes for quite the sonic adventure, especially given the dark, almost goth lyrical themes that give the album an overall nocturnal atmosphere. Some listeners may be confused, but it’s a fog worth immersing yourself in. Highlights: “Even Light”, “Topless Mother”, “Sad Lads Anonymous” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/add96c0a-c1d7-4557-8851-0e73fcbd8398/pissedjeans.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #2 - Half Divorced Pissed Jeans Noise Rock My god, I have been looking for a replacement for The Jesus Lizard. Finally, I have found it with this new Pissed Jeans album. Maybe I’ve slept on them, but this is straight up great. It’s fast, it’s noisy, it’s hilarious, it’s a masterful collection of hardcore and punk ragers pushed through post-rock production and insane performances. Mosh to this as soon as space allows. Highlights: “Killing All the Wrong People”, “Junktime”, “(Stolen) Catalytic Converter” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/7840db13-5490-4ffe-9448-4c050b5b0e52/mgmt.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #2 - Loss of Life MGMT Neo-Psychedelia This may be MGMT’s most sonically consistent and well-written record. Perfect for our ambiguously failing world, it’s a mostly depressed, occasionally hopeful cure for our modern ailments. Where Little Dark Age fought against the void, this album submits to it with reckless abandon. It is one of the most interesting, most original, and most genuine albums I’ve ever heard. Highlights: “Mother Nature”, “Dancing in Babylon (feat. Christine and the Queens)”, “Loss of Life” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/30813e96-4b4e-494a-b8f8-a19d218e931c/amazones.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #2 - Musow Danse Les Amazones d’Afrique Mande Music Don’t let the whole “world music” thing distract and/or scare you. This is one of the most danceable and fun albums I have heard so far this year. Easily playable for a house party or in a club, Les Amazones d’Afrique have created an awe-inspiring dance album that perfectly blends modern production appeal with traditional lyricism and instrumentation. Between this and the upcoming new album from Ibibio Sound Machine, it’s gonna be a great year for “traditional” dance music. Highlights: “Musow Danse (Women’s Dance)”, “Kuma Fo (What They Say)”, “Queen Kuruma” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/cc21426f-4223-4e2d-b37c-1fe2d218a2f0/yardact.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #2 - Where’s My Utopia? Yard Act Dance-Punk After a blistering debut, Yard Act return with another dancey post-punk album that proves they have their grip on the societal pulse. Slowly but surely, Where’s My Utopia’s (fairly obvious) messaging forms into a concept album that sounds like if Gorillaz covered Parquet Courts while listening to Berlin-era David Bowie. This record has more melody and more developed structure than their first, and we can only hope their upward trajectory continues. Highlights: “We Make Hits”, “Dream Job”, “Grifter’s Grief” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/b69473fa-e47a-4e0c-9988-c5dca9ef4cc8/idles.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #2 - TANGK IDLES Art Punk After an explosive first two albums, including best of the year Joy As an Act of Resistance, IDLES kind of fell off. Not that Ultra Mono and Crawler were bad, far from it, but their more stylized approach to songwriting didn’t quite spark the way they used to. TANGK however is both their most diverse album and a glorious return to form. High octane and electric, this collection of 11 tracks is their most complete project since those heady days of the late 2010’s. Highlights: “Gift Horse”, “Dancer”, “Grace” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/ff27b6c1-8a35-4e74-94b9-b6cbde4c98b7/gordon.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #2 - The Collective Kim Gordon Experimental Rock I don’t know what this is, but I can’t stop listening to it. It’s noisy and dissonant and ominous and abstract. Because of Kim’s signature speak-singing the album can technically be classified as industrial hip-hop, and I’ve seen some marking it as trap. Sure, why not? Take all the styles in and run them through an industrial shredder and lay some deadpan, avant-garde def poetry overtop and you got… something. I don’t even know how to recommend this to people, just, promise me you’ll try it. Highlights: “BYE BYE”, “I Don’t Miss My Mind”, “The Believers” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/990c3b14-1078-466e-b54b-8c3f717f0f32/schoolboyq.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #2 - BLUE LIPS Schoolboy Q West Coast Hip Hop After a rather disappointing attempt with 2019’s CrasH Talk, Q has come back hard five years later. The time off has clearly allowed him to find the energy and focus needed to make this incredible return to his Blank Face form. BLUE LIPS is introspective and violent, with Q laying down some of his most extreme bars yet, surrounded by a horde of hyper-talented guests and jazzy, almost psychedelic beats. Welcome back, sir. Highlights: “Pop (feat. Rico Nasty)”, “Yeern 101”, “First” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/937348b3-2197-48cb-9ede-c7d7224eadab/judaspriest.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #2 - Invincible Shield Judas Priest Heavy Metal This album… I mean. They still got it. Somehow, some way, the solos, the double-kick drums, the high wailing, they still got it. Just listen to, jeez. Throw the goat Highlights: “The Serpent and the King”, “As God Is My Witness”, “Escape from Reality” https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-8-apr-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/f39a7479-ed8f-4664-acbe-5302bf0cc930/flat-design-cartoon-bang-backgro.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/extremely-loud-incredibly-close monthly 0.5 2024-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/6e71a266-4fa3-48d6-9e90-5448a71597f2/aptbsRewind.jpg The Reviews - Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close… - Exploding Head A Place to Bury Strangers Shoegaze | 2009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/ee26853c-dba8-429d-adce-3aa9193f8203/aptbsguitar.jpg The Reviews - Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/06f447e6-7f93-41c2-ac12-0ca4852f966a/APTBS-smahsed-guitars.jpg The Reviews - Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close… - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-25-mar-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/cea314ca-fa71-4ec2-ac8d-b80ddb08314a/136914-1024__50181.1563429619.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-18-mar-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/7080521e-5f2e-423e-9630-6a2be56043ce/yk006e-6-e04-mainpreview-7d6279c.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/review-roundup-1-2024 monthly 0.5 2024-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/fa9614fb-d469-47fa-9390-058dcdbcaa79/wolfe.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #1 - She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She Chelsea Wolfe Darkwave Chelsea Wolfe continues on her ever darkening gothic journey, but she has now left the lands of metal. She Reaches Out… is half return-to-form, half new direction, expertly incorporating elements of industrial and trip hop to weave an ethereal tapestry of ominous poetry. The album is brilliantly paced with new sonic experiments and old goth-folk standards in equal measure. I loved Hiss Spun, but I love this darkwave form just as much, and hearing new material from the queen of goths is always a welcome treat. Highlights: “House of Self-Undoing”, “Everything Turns Blue”, “Salt” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/b7558fe1-1c0b-413b-902a-9c7a2b6935cf/smile.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #1 - Wall of Eyes The Smile Art Rock This album is different from The Smile’s previous album, 2022’s A Light for Attracting Attention. That album, while still very much sounding like Radiohead, was a riveting collection of warm, eclectic, psychedelic tunes. Wall of Eyes drives deeper into experimentation, ambience, and darkness. This album is no collection, but a singular journey split into eight acts, as we follow Thom Yorke and company into a post-rock, existential nightmare backed by the most lush, sombre, and hypnotic musical compositions you will hear this year. Highlights: “Teleharmonic”, “Read the Room”, “Bending Hectic” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/27aa7d21-4949-45dd-85d3-ecf13913f0d6/howard.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #1 - What Now Brittany Howard Psychedelic Soul I am the one person on this entire planet of Earth who… didn’t care for Alabama Shakes. But this Brittany Howard solo album, this shit right here? This slaps. Parts of What Now are just plain weird—there’s no other word for it—but they’re weird in the most fascinating and fun way. Howard’s vocals soar over funky, jazz-inspired drum anthems and Nina Simone-esque introspections alike. What Now is a wild ride, but I just keep getting back on and paying for the front-row speed pass. It’s early, but this is the best album of the year so far. Highlights: “Red Flags”, “Another Day”, “Power to Undo” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/cc57a9bd-49b8-460c-96d9-a157a3ad6d96/uchis.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #1 - Orquídeas Kali Uchis Latin Pop What a trippy experience this is. Just last year, Kali Uchis released some of the smooooovest R&B that I’ve ever heard. This seems like a complete 180. There’s plenty of that smoooooveness, but it’s peppered throughout with Latin hyperpop bangers that are sure to have you sweating in the discoteca, super-chill reggaetón, and some straight up Miami Sound Machine-sounding jams. It’s the most eclectic Kali has ever sounded, and incidentally, it’s also the most captivating. Highlights: “Te Mata”, “Muñekita”, “Dame Beso // Muévete” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/112bfc5a-9583-48fd-a266-384617a8e963/lastdinnerparty.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #1 - Prelude to Ecstasy The Last Dinner Party Indie Rock What an experience this is! It’s like a full-on rock opera, and when do you even get those anymore? Its quirkiness is matched only by its instrumental maximalism and brilliant songwriting. The entire experience is so fun you almost miss the explicit feminism or ballads about alienation. It’s anthemic and explosive and so very necessary right now. Go and check it out immediately! Highlights: “Caesar on a TV Screen”, “Sinner”, “Nothing Matters” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/d53761c5-a454-4bd9-9333-136654518768/segall.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #1 - Three Bells Ty Segall Psychedelic Rock Three Bells still sees Ty Segall in his mellow era. It’s not as mellow as last year’s “Hello, Hi” which was so mellow it literally made me fall asleep (don’t get me wrong, it was good, just very sleepy), but it’s still calm compared to my past favorites: Harmonizer, Freedom’s Goblin, and the perfect, immaculate masterpiece that is 2012’s Slaughterhouse. That said, this album picks up the pace and develops Segall’s warmer songwriting side with more up-tempo rhythms and a ton of added progressive elements. If you’re looking for a chill-out-but-still-very-much-rock-and-roll album, this may be for you. Highlights: “Void”, “My Best Friend”, “My Room” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/a16f01b8-a4b8-49a7-99c8-1e41c6cc6526/futureislands.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #1 - People Who Aren’t There Anymore Future Islands Synthpop With People Who Aren’t There Anymore, Baltimore’s own Future Islands return to the styles and sounds of 2014’s hyper-successful, meme-generating Singles. The pop songwriting formulas—absent from much of their work in the intervening years—and bright, syncopated synth loops prove that the group still has what it takes to make a soulful, energetic, and overwhelmingly delightful experience. Highlights: “King of Sweden”, “The Tower”, “The Thief” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/3d10d6c6-8656-40b3-80bf-0beefc48df3e/sprints.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #1 - Letter to Self Sprints Post-Punk The extent to which I stan for post-punk as a genre is inexplicable and, frankly, a little tedious. But this debut album from Sprints is a brilliant take. Leaning very hard into the punk side of post-punk, Letter to Self is fast, loud, and dark, calling on influences from Bauhaus to Pere Ubu. I hear as much New York No Wave as I do CBGB New Wave, and all of it is layered inside a musical delivery that is blistering, noisy, and downright frenetic. It’s an energy I’ve not seen in the scene for quite some time (we miss you, Savages). Highlights: “Heavy”, “Cathedral”, “Literary Mind” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/db4c3ceb-8cb9-40ac-ae40-c32935ac346a/alliex.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #1 - Girl with No Face Allie X Like… Goth-Synthpop I… I don’t know what this is. I just know it has the best chorus not written by Mitski I’ve heard in a looong time: “I live in a weird world / It’s sad but it’s true / Maybe you can’t see it / But you live in one too / I used to be a dream girl / But the world interfered / At least now I know I… / Now I know I’m weird” The Vantablack darkness of opener “Weird World” is set inside the best 80’s throwback synthpop I’ve heard since Magdalena Bay’s perfect, immaculate masterpiece Mercurial World, which, come to think of it, aren’t those essentially the same titles? Well, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it, I guess. I love, love, love this. Allie X’s alienated misanthropy is couched in dense, futuristic beats and almost-disturbingly playful Duran Duran synth loops. It’s nihilism as mille-feuille, and I can’t stop myself. Highlights: “Weird World”, “Galina”, “Staying Power” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/08df0e5b-1aaf-491f-9287-5b72344cf52b/mannequinp.jpg The Reviews - Review Roundup #1 - I Got Heaven Mannequin Pussy Hardcore… Indie Rock? This album is hard rock. Like granite, like diamond levels of hard. It’s punk in parts, and just straight up late 2000’s-2010’s alternative in others (think Joy Formidable or Wolf Alice). Despite the…indelicate band name, this group knows what they’re doing in the alt-rock space. I Got Heaven is rebellious and raw, holding nothing back. Even on a tempered ditty like “I Don’t Know You,” they kick the door in with a massive, wall of shoegaze guitars in the chorus. They take no prisoners and nothing is spared. 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Estate? Does That Scan? I'm Running Out of Word Play Options - I Am Not There Anymore The Clientele Chamber Pop It's funny that this is called "chamber pop" or "indie pop" when it's so clearly The Beatles transplanted to today. But the Beatles were never "chamber pop," just...pop, or rock and roll. This album is exactly what you would get if they were able to record Rubber Soul with today's technology. This is why genre categorization is so weird. None of this is to say this album is derivative (I mean, it is, in the literal sense), because it's an incredibly beautiful album of soft-ish, classic pop rock songs that treat their--rather obvious--influence with respect and care. To be frank, I'm quite in love with this, and if I had listened to it back when it actually came out earlier this year, it definitely would have had a full review. Very seriously, check this one out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/8dcf6e17-d9e0-47f8-bf60-d5eb153c9755/monet.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup: The Fourth... Estate? Does That Scan? I'm Running Out of Word Play Options - JAGUAR II Victoria Monét Contemporary R&B Accomplished pop songwriter, Victoria Monét, steps into the limelight with her first full-length release, featuring luxurious R&B and live-band orchestrations that exude a classic, seductive, and effortlessly refined vibe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/c30cd8e2-c629-4a58-9e88-7cfb505a734b/branch.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup: The Fourth... Estate? Does That Scan? I'm Running Out of Word Play Options - Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die ((World War)) Jaimie Branch Avant-Garde Jazz In her third and final album, the late trumpeter Jamie Branch embarks on a journey that paves dazzling new avenues in her musical repertoire. This release not only offers a poignant glimpse into the direction her artistry might have taken in the future, tugging at the heartstrings with its inherent melancholy, but it also brings immeasurable joy to the listener's ears. The album becomes a bittersweet tribute to an artist's untapped potential, leaving a lasting impression that resonates with both its emotional depth and the sheer delight it brings through the transformative power of music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/c5703634-9dec-4600-a11c-cbc8e77421f9/rosenstock.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup: The Fourth... Estate? Does That Scan? I'm Running Out of Word Play Options - HELLMODE Jeff Rosenstock Power Pop Finally operating within the confines of a professional recording studio, DIY enthusiast Jeff Rosenstock takes a remarkable leap by staying true to his smaller-scale, hands-on approach in his new setting. This latest endeavor emerges as a testament to his artistry and love of the genre, offering a striking departure from his previous albums. It's undoubtedly the most aesthetically pleasing album in Jeff’s repertoire, yet it retains the innate ability to stir up the listener's emotions and excitement. This juxtaposition of a polished sound with the raw, visceral impact of his songwriting creates a unique and enthralling musical experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/e08de3ca-60a1-4cc0-bdcc-47c0fa75dffa/rodrigo.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup: The Fourth... Estate? Does That Scan? I'm Running Out of Word Play Options - GUTS Olivia Rodrigo Pop Rock On her biting and charismatic second album, Olivia Rodrigo unleashes her rock persona, igniting the music scene with a powerful blend of artistry and attitude. Here, she takes the ordinary tribulations of girlhood and transforms them into extraordinary, over-the-top spectacles that captivate the listener's imagination. The result is a compelling musical journey that not only showcases her versatility as an artist but also offers a fresh perspective on the challenges and triumphs of growing up. With a blend of undeniable charisma and raw energy, this album stands as a testament to her ability to turn personal experiences into electrifying and relatable anthems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/d0abddee-54b6-471f-a3d3-aba52011db92/murphy.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup: The Fourth... Estate? Does That Scan? I'm Running Out of Word Play Options - Hit Parade Róisín Murphy House In the Irish artist's full-length collaboration with DJ Koze, Róisín Murphy presents us with a compelling showcase of her remarkable talents. However, the exhilaration that has traditionally defined her work, making it feel so crucial, seems somewhat subdued in this venture, while still highlighting her prowess. The collaboration may lack some of the electrifying elements that have previously characterized her solo work, but the new sound of this album remains an intriguing exploration of her abilities, offering a different perspective on her artistry that, while distinct, still holds a one of a kind charm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1dc11b19-efc4-44eb-a987-84a45b9f3315/baileyrae.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup: The Fourth... Estate? Does That Scan? I'm Running Out of Word Play Options - Black Rainbows Corinne Bailey Rae Art Pop In her daring fourth album, English singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae makes a sharp departure from her previous work, embracing a grimy, loud, and politically-charged sound that ignites a sense of vitality in her music. It's a departure that feels like an artistic rebirth, as she fearlessly delves into uncharted territory, producing a record that's both gritty and soul-stirring. This sonic transformation showcases her versatility as an artist, delivering a thought-provoking and evocative collection that marks a bold evolution in her career. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/d9865c40-47ff-4f49-b0dc-7861090c55ee/armandhammer.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup: The Fourth... Estate? Does That Scan? I'm Running Out of Word Play Options - We Buy Diabetic Test Strips Armand Hammer Experimental Hip Hop The already-acclaimed collaboration of Elucid and billy woods yields a deeply introspective and disquieting album that masterfully juxtaposes personal contemplation with poignant glimpses into the disarray of society. Their work weaves a tapestry of moodiness and prescient observations, capturing the essence of an unsettling world. With a sharp and unflinching eye, they paint striking portraits of societal dysfunction, while also exploring the depths of self-reflection. The result is a thought-provoking and often haunting collection of tracks that offer an unfiltered view of the human experience in a complex and tumultuous world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/b73ffac9-585b-4aaa-a282-c29eabe554c0/pangaea.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup: The Fourth... Estate? Does That Scan? I'm Running Out of Word Play Options - Changing Channels Pangaea UK Garage This exuberant new album from Pangaea is a high-octane journey, filled to the brim with pulsating high BPMs, bone-rattling basslines, and a vibrant array of synthesizer textures. In a genre where sheer intensity often takes precedence, this album stands out by infusing its club music with a level of nuance that's truly exceptional. It's a testament to Pangaea's ability to strike a balance between driving, rump-rattling beats and intricately layered, masterfully colorful synths, resulting in an electrifying and immersive sonic experience that's a rare gem within the realm of dance music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/b4a09c6a-d258-42c0-a9a2-8ef01ce3082b/sufjan.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup: The Fourth... Estate? Does That Scan? I'm Running Out of Word Play Options - Javelin Sufjan Stevens Indie Folk Sufjan's latest album is a masterwork that harks back to his earlier days as an intimate singer-songwriter, capturing the essence of his signature style. However, it also delves deeply into the full spectrum of his extensive musical catalog, showcasing his dazzling virtuosity and the culmination of lifelong explorations into themes of love and devotion. On Javelin, listeners are treated to a poignant journey through his musical evolution, where he skillfully intertwines the familiar with the experimental, creating a beautifully nuanced narrative that reflects Sufjan's multifaceted creativity and unending fascination with matters of the heart. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-6-nov-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/531cea03-a7a5-4077-a420-e093f99b68ec/statue_6_5_2023.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/greetings-from-michigan monthly 0.5 2023-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/c8a826c9-9687-497f-b9dd-bb250e258131/michigan_album.jpg The Reviews - Greetings From the Great Lake State: Birthplace of Sufjan Stevens' Personal Brand of Lush Sentimentalism - Michigan Sufjan Stevens Chamber Folk | 2003 https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-30-oct-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/0626e5f7-80ba-4b8d-aade-500d0d50e9b4/statue_5_29_2023.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-23-oct-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/8a121b36-2e15-4027-8ad2-a402a4fce27b/statue_5_22_2023.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-16-oct-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/3aee5039-7442-4fd3-ae9b-8615b69dc8fa/statue_5_15_2023.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/ketchup-the-third monthly 0.5 2023-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/f1788bc5-431e-465e-9789-77392462cce5/youthlagoon.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup the Third: King of Slowcore - Heaven Is a Junkyard Youth Lagoon Bedroom Pop A beautiful, meditative chamber pop record about the many flaws of human beings and how those flawed humans are still, sometimes, capable of goodness in an otherwise messed-up world. Heaven Is a Junkyard accomplishes being both lo-fi and shimmering, a rare feat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/9a1598a8-48d2-42e3-b9d7-3883ff054cc6/jesswilliamson.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup the Third: King of Slowcore - Time Ain’t Accidental Jess Williamson Americana Jess Williamson delivers a heart-wrenching road-trip record with subtle yet impactful production and powerful vocal performances. This album seems to mark a significant breakthrough, resonating with listeners through its raw emotion and captivating storytelling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/06319ecd-2bf3-4bbc-8e0b-2165f393c0aa/feeblelittlehorse.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup the Third: King of Slowcore - Girl with Fish Feeble Little Horse Slacker Rock Pittsburgh's favorite mad noise-pop scientists find the secret formula they’ve been searching for on this concise, intricate album. 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With a potent blend of emotion and musical trickery, this album reflects their relentless pursuit of something…more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/23fcf446-73ef-4cfc-9ed3-4637e72ed4f0/bluelake.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup the Third: King of Slowcore - Sun Arcs Blue Lake Ambient Americana Imagine if Fleet Foxes did an entire album with no vocals, then add a lot of orchestra strings and a zither. It’s kind of mesmerizing, and the perfect thing for a fall woods-walking soundtrack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/b14d8f68-a0bd-4295-9b9f-07947636ead0/anohni.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup the Third: King of Slowcore - My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross ANOHNI and the Johnsons Soul This album was inches away from its own review but then Carly Rae Jepsen had to go and ruin it by being amazing. After a 13-year separation, ANOHNI returns with The Johnsons to deliver one of the most soulful and intense albums of the year. The record is designed as a safe place to mourn the recent loss of so much progress in civil rights and the planet’s point-of-no-return, and it delivers in all the horrible ways it needs to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/ee70e49b-93d9-4c56-ac7b-b4db4a84d94b/juliebyrne.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup the Third: King of Slowcore - The Greater Wings Julie Byrne Chamber Folk I really missed out on the track “Summer Glass” in time for, you know, summer. The Greater Wings is like if Bat for Lashes and Lana Del Rey had a psychedelic child. Apart from one truly standout track, the rest of the album contains some truly beautiful instrumental arrangements to accompany Byrne’s sentimental, melancholic folk songs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/d6be65db-3ac9-4658-9c46-7e4c8baa0c1b/blakemills.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup the Third: King of Slowcore - Jelly Road Blake Mills Psychedelic Folk Surreal, blissful, and suspended out of time, Jelly Road feels like Sufjan Stevens re-recording a Fleetwood Mac album. The lyrics feel like they should be funny, but end up being more like… ludicrously tragic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/493958d3-d1a4-45ce-805b-bd86ef02bcd1/jhus.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup the Third: King of Slowcore - Beautiful and Brutal Yard J Hus Afroswing On his third album, London rapper J Hus continues his thought-provoking exploration of masculinity. This introspective journey unfolds over luxurious salsa grooves and powerful R&B beats, creating a distinctive sound that carries a unique commentary on the Black British experience, making for a compelling musical and lyrical journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/7d915861-3fc3-48b2-a673-e428cf3ad202/bgc.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup the Third: King of Slowcore - The Ones Ahead Beverly Glenn-Copeland Chamber Music We often overlook older artists because of the weird (and bad) nostalgia of Rolling Stone that makes that publication give anyone who released an album before 1980 an automatic 5/5. But this is a legitimately beautiful selection of artful, Windham Hills-esque ambient folk, and powerful, orchestra-backed spirituals, sung by an artist whose age adds weight and immediacy to their ruminations on life, death, legacy, and alienation. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-age-of-sound monthly 0.5 2023-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/4b9a9a6f-baeb-4c87-9f74-e22e40b6f100/TV-on-the-Radio-Dear-Science.jpg The Reviews - The Age of Miracles, The Age of Sound… - Dear Science TV on the Radio Art Rock | 2008 https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-2-oct-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/14dd955a-bd0d-435f-8d81-210bda494a09/statue_5_8_2023.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/soft-sights monthly 0.5 2023-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/cc86a5c5-08e5-4bfb-8e51-82ee8996958e/yeule.jpg The Reviews - Keep Me in Your Soft Sights - softscars yeule Dream Pop https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-25-sep-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/f346413b-ebee-489d-afc1-77b94466ef74/statue_5_1_2023.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/a-short-history-of-decay monthly 0.5 2023-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/d38e6825-d01f-410e-a88f-e3e21fb15f88/mitski.jpg The Reviews - A Short History of Decay - The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We Mitski Chamber Pop https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-18-sep-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/84c6f424-1a8b-4f00-8dd8-5f29d4adc6f3/statue_4_24_2023m1.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-11-sep-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1163ec3c-d380-408a-8e20-3c8e8f4bca40/statue_4_17_2023m1.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/ketchup-2 monthly 0.5 2023-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/38cfcdb5-760b-4c34-9e0f-e22f041b96ce/dawid_requiem.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup 2: Electronic Debut Boogaloo - Requiem for Jazz Angel Bat Dawid Third Stream / Spirituals I get it, it’s like a Requiem for (as in, mourning the loss of) Jazz, and a Requiem for (as in, a dirge-like piece of music written to be performed by) Jazz. It’s like Jazz’s swan song, and while I often don’t care very much for the genre, this live recording is an amazing listen, including full choirs and a quartet of Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Bass like any classical piece, but instead of an orchestra, it’s jazz instruments, including a brilliantly performed saxophone. The addition of the political and cultural importance of Jazz definitely makes it worth checking out, even if only for the experience of having heard nothing like it before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/6304f15e-35ef-4ef0-8800-42458d418beb/aftab_loveinexile.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup 2: Electronic Debut Boogaloo - Love in Exile Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer & Shahzad Ismaily Ghazal Jazz (-ish) again, but with a twist. This 75-minute epic is jazz as dreamlike soundscape, mixed with Arabic and Sufi influences, soundtracking raw, emotional heartbreak. If you were looking for proof that feeling can be translated across cultures and languages through music, this is the one for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/9348b420-4d40-4c1c-a324-80c64ff6e143/boygenius.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup 2: Electronic Debut Boogaloo - the record boygenius Indie Folk Not sure why I put off on listening to this dream team of indie rock/folk women (boygenius is Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus), but I was doing myself an extreme disservice. The trio create the perfect mix of rock and folk songs so the album never gets slow or monotonous. The songwriting is brilliant, and the production/mixing of voices and styles is absolutely gorgeous. Highly recommended. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/f3b60970-dbe9-4971-a114-35301c5c8f42/yaeji.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup 2: Electronic Debut Boogaloo - With a Hammer Yaeji Glitch Pop Yes, yes, absolutely yes. On her first (!!!) full-length album, Yaeji synchronizes a massively wide pallet of influences, from ambient, techno, trip-hop, and traditional Korean folk music to create an utterly unique experience. Heavily inspired by Grimes and Arca, With a Hammer is required listening to anyone who’s looking for the next phase of pop evolution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/afe36271-be69-45f1-90f3-f3f680174312/kikoelcrazy.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup 2: Electronic Debut Boogaloo - Pila’e Teteo Kiko el Crazy Dembow In a world that has become almost oversaturated with reggaetón as its only exposure to Latin pop music, these incredibly hyper-energetic, dark beats and high-speed raps create a really intense experience that I’m sure is not for everybody. The production is almost experimental, spacing the various instruments out so far they sound like they’re in different ends of an empty airport. But there’s something addicting to its almost overly-fast pace that doesn’t give you any room to breathe between songs. The sheer weight of this many dancehall beats will crush most passive listeners, but sometimes too much is never enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/a8ecbfce-cef3-4571-9d55-cfc43c1a1fe9/rancapduoi.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup 2: Electronic Debut Boogaloo - *1 Rắn Cạp Đuôi Epic Collage This one is hard to describe, apart from it sounding like the score to Akira if it was composed by Panda Bear. This entry from the Vietnamese group is as enchanting as it is chaotic, creating dense atmospheres of plundering glitch pop instrumentation. Noise walls made of stacked, interlaced synthesizers and vocal drones with a seemingly-random guitar popping in and out make for one of the most totally engrossing listens of the year so far. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/77f1b923-a658-442b-abaa-861a88a45158/avalonemerson.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup 2: Electronic Debut Boogaloo - & The Charm Avalon Emerson Indietronica This brilliant, fantastic, wonderful debut album combines the pop songwriting structures of late 80’s/early 90’s indie artists like Cranberries and Enya with the misty alt-dance beats of modern tech house from Kelly Lee Owens or Jon Hopkins. It’s lush, it’s existential, it’s gentle, and it’s explosive. It’s full of personality and it’s the best first attempt I’ve heard since Magdalena Bay’s Mercurial World. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/260eaef3-1b00-4627-9f62-db62762430b9/nourishedbytime.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup 2: Electronic Debut Boogaloo - Erotic Probiotic 2 Nourished by Time Alternative R&B For such a…disturbingly-named album, Nourished by Time’s first LP is the exact, perfect balance between comfortable familiarity and novel idiosyncrasy. The songs are smooth, incredibly catchy, and totally soulful. The beats are out of this world and Marcus Brown’s unique, Blood Orange-esque vocal performances get better and better with every repeat listen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/977b8014-340b-46ed-9863-b6bb637e12e3/mandyindiana.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup 2: Electronic Debut Boogaloo - i’ve seen a way Mandy, Indiana Post-Industrial (points accusingly) FRENCH!!! But seriously, this is some of the most inventive industrial-adjacent music that’s come around in a very long time. The use of dark electronics, live drums, and overdriven cowbells (yes, overdriven cowbells) combine with the standard harsh production and staticky aesthetic of the genre to create something really captivating. “Pinking Shears” is a 2023 highlight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/baaf4d42-d832-454b-9cc4-cf2b0380904f/waterfromyoureyes.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup 2: Electronic Debut Boogaloo - Everyone’s Crushed Water From Your Eyes Experimental Rock This is a weird one. What happens when the instruments and the vocalist are making two different albums, then you mix them together? That’s how you get Everyone’s Crushed, at least, I think that’s how we got it. The best description I can muster is if Talking Heads tried to make a Jesus Lizard album: new wave meets post-hardcore? As confusing and abrasive as that may sound, it gives us brilliant moments like “Out There” (not a more appropriate title exists, I assure you), and sick-bass-led closer “Buy My Product.” https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-5-sep-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/ddc454a9-a5c5-455f-9302-b4882a12dcff/statue.4.10.2023.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/thumb-busting-noise monthly 0.5 2023-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/5a9cbc2a-84ba-44fa-863b-771665f9c819/theeohsees_album.jpg The Reviews - DEAR GOD DON'T LOOK AT THIS ALBUM ART!!! 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Too much at once and you’ll be time-is-a-flat-circle-ing. Check it out if you need background music that also makes the hairs stand up on your neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/2533d3a2-2f4f-4a26-a3d3-d6bcb19e4d0b/malone_doesspring.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup (the First in, Probably, a Long Series) - Does Spring Hide Its Joy by Kali Malone Drone Drone is very similar to ambient in that…it is ambient. The difference here is that it takes minutes to produce a single musical phrase. The effect is like listening to an orchestra warm-up, but slowed down and stretched out to last … JESUS CHRIST 5 HOURS!!! It’s definitely a time commitment, but this is one you can for sure have on while piling through code or dishes or whatever. It’s actually pretty enjoyable to have your life come with a musical score for a little bit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/2a25373f-4d77-4dfb-aea5-2d4b5342755a/parannoul_afterthemagic.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup (the First in, Probably, a Long Series) - After the Magic by 파란노을 (Parannoul) Shoegaze It might be entirely in Korean, but shoegaze knows no borders (especially considering, when it’s done right, you can’t hear what they’re singing anyway). These are some of the heaviest, haziest guitars I’ve heard in a very long time, and the emotional ride they take you on is one of the most rewarding of the year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/d8082130-f4e6-4a6f-bba6-c537533140c0/yolatengo.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup (the First in, Probably, a Long Series) - This Stupid World by Yo La Tengo Post-Rock Loud noise rock veterans Yo La Tengo return, and it’s great. The guitars are the liveliest they’ve been in years, and their decades of experience at this point make them the perfect messengers for this tale of inescapable darkness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/6ff7e73c-e366-4aa2-92b3-df17d8a7492b/liv.e.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup (the First in, Probably, a Long Series) - Girl in the Half Pearl by Liv.e Neo-Soul The second album from Liv.e is more expressive and more nuanced than her first. Here, she brutalizes the molds of standard R&B and soul until they form into the shape of her own journey of personal truth, as painful as it might get. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/d2de5e41-965f-45b4-8f8e-684df31858f8/modelactriz.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup (the First in, Probably, a Long Series) - Dogsbody by Model/Actriz Industrial Rock New industrial is a rare thing. Good new industrial is even rarer. This is a return the the late-80’s/early-90’s style of industrial: pop-rock songwriting in the disguise of goth with sound effects added that gave albums like Pretty Hate Machine their sound. The songs are catchy, the noise is ever-present but not overbearing, and the lyrics are still discernable (lookin’ at you, Street Sects). Check it out if you need some aggro fuel ASAP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/9529bce2-9e5c-468b-b352-27c4f5a62077/kaliuchis.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup (the First in, Probably, a Long Series) - Red Moon in Venus by Kali Uchis Neo-Soul Kali Uchis returns to provide some incredibly smooooove R&B. The instrumentals are lush and her lyrics are captivating. This is Kali leveraging all of her pop star power to transport us to the heavens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/a00bbe55-4a7b-4868-b7f8-ef00883abe8b/lonnieholley.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup (the First in, Probably, a Long Series) - Oh Me Oh My by Lonnie Holley Spoken Word Soul I couldn’t really come up with a good single term for what this album is. Lonnie Holley delivers some very stirring poetry over a backdrop of neo-soul that incorporates a much more technological instrumentation than is usually found in that genre. I feel like the only reason this isn’t getting more buzz is because the man is 73. I know spoken word isn’t for everybody, but this is some seriously inventive stuff, musically and thematically. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/1243223f-5954-4397-bc42-2310461c86d2/lanadelrey.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup (the First in, Probably, a Long Series) - Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd by Lana Del Rey Art Pop I have slept on Lana Del Rey. I mean that seriously, her music makes me fall asleep…normally. This album is where she finally got through to me. To point out just one highlight, “A&W” blew my mind. Lana’s delivery is so varied and technically proficient, the flitting falsetto during the verses perfectly countered with the drab resignation of the final chorus line “This is the experience of being an American whore.” Then the end: at the halfway point, the final piano chord of the chorus is PEFRECTLY mixed into the sound of a droning synth and the song becomes a Year-Zero-esque techno-glitch-hop instrumental experiment. Then Lana comes back in and it becomes a Wet-Leg-style slacker-pop chant?! Hats off to you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/ccf1ea09-36db-42e0-b479-53564c6692f4/liturgy.jpg The Reviews - Ketchup (the First in, Probably, a Long Series) - 93696 by Liturgy Black Metal Get ready for screaming!!!!!!!!!!! Also, the instrumentals here are sufficiently brutal for a black metal album, and, when listened to through proper audio equipment (read: good speakers (not your laptop or phone) or decent headphones), the vocals meld with the surrounding sound to form a beautiful wash of noise. I couldn’t tell you what Liturgy is trying to say, I just know they’re saying it exactly right. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-14-aug-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/9d014c39-e27e-45db-9881-012523b544a0/statue.3.27.2023.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/crash-into-me monthly 0.5 2023-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/7ba9bdb0-53c2-4684-a01c-1308277cdc8d/jepsen_loveliesttime.jpg The Reviews - Crash Into Me… - The Loveliest Time Carly Rae Jepsen Dance-Pop https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-7-aug-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/aadfa814-0e5a-4e3b-b0ad-3185dca78f6c/Apollo.20.mar.2023.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/how-cold-the-water-is monthly 0.5 2023-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/4463b82b-496c-42bf-a72a-febb565672b7/sophie_album.jpg The Reviews - How Cold The Water Is: How the Late SOPHIE Created a Whole New, Immaterial World - OIL OF EVERY PEARL’S UN-INSIDES SOPHIE Hyperpop / Deconstructed Club | 2018 https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/countrypunk-2122 monthly 0.5 2023-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/159469f1-73bd-4264-a2ce-e21c6c0a5502/geese_3dcountry.jpg The Reviews - Countrypunk 2122 - 3D Country Geese Indie Rock / Alt-Country https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-17-jul-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/cda40099-b4a1-4e99-ac83-65dff60c395b/Apollo.13.mar.2023.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/the-listen-list-10-jul-2023 monthly 0.5 2023-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/485a5493-426e-4ed5-97d5-6c9857c81f4d/1200px-Apollo_del_Belvedere.jpg The Reviews - The Listen List - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/garage-goblins monthly 0.5 2023-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/c7200fa9-8bda-4386-b1c1-caccf20e3d7a/tysegal_freedomcover.jpg The Reviews - Attack of the Garage Goblins: How Ty Segall Made Everyone a Winner - Freedom’s Goblin Ty Segall & Freedom Band Psychedelic Garage Rock | 2018 https://www.conquergaul.com/the-reviews/best-of-2023-so-far monthly 0.5 2023-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ea8e448401435cbc68bb21/714c2fe8-bc11-49b8-8e2a-0e0200b63dc4/100gecs.10000.jpg The Reviews - So...How's It Going? 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