Sting, “My Songs.” It’s not uncommon for an artist to live many lives through the course of a career, but few transcend boundaries quite like Sting. Having won a Grammy or Best Reggae Album of 2018 for his collaboration with Shaggy, Sting’s identity has been subject to much interpretation and…

The Claypool Lennon Delirium, “South of Reality.” Les Claypool and Sean Lennon are not afraid to reach for the stars, and on their second album as The Claypool Lennon Delirium, the duo goes down the rabbit hole of experimentation. The Primus frontman and Beatles offspring triumphantly emerge from the other side. South of…

Nigerian-born, Birmingham, England-raised soul singer Jacob Banks has been enriching the R&B, soul and hip-hop landscape for the better part of a few years. With a powerful baritone delivery  that borders on operatic (not unlike fellow U.K. vocalist Rag’n’Bone Man), Banks’ music is as gripping as it is dense.…

Visionary West Coast hip-hop group Cypress Hill has returned from an eight-year recording hiatus with an impressive album that more than makes up for their prolonged silence. Elephants on Acid Cypress Hill Sept. 28 Cypress Hill makes no compromises on Elephants on Acid, its ninth album. From the musical style to the…

To call Richard Thompson’s newest album “highly anticipated” would be a gross understatement. In his tenured career spanning more than half a century, he has achieved critical acclaim as an influential soloist and a frontman alike in the British Folk movement. With the release of his 19th solo album, 13…

Psychedelic-reggae-rock fusion phenomenon Tash Sultana has garnered a devoted following over the last several years. Thanks to singles like “Jungle” and “Notion,” the Melbourne singer and multi-instrumentalist has grown their fanbase from a dedicated cult following and attracted a more global, mainstream appeal. They (Sultana uses their/them pronouns) gained…

Courtesy: Shervin Lainez Over the last 10 years, Washington, D.C. trio Jukebox the Ghost has remained busy etching its petroglyph-like ghost logo into the history of piano rock. From more humble beginnings in dorm room shows at George Washington University, to near constant tours that crisscross the country, singer-pianist Ben Thornewill, guitarist Tommy Siegel…

Photos: Joaquin Cabello SAN FRANCISCO — Dashboard Confessional frontman Chris Carrabba has always found a way to break down the barrier between his band and fans. To young fans who felt alone in a strange and confusing world, Dashboard Confessional consistently proved a relatable connection. They showed that yet…

“Vide Noir” by Lord Huron. With the extraordinary worldwide popularity of indie folk band Lord Huron’s last album, Strange Trails, Ben Schneider and company have set a high bar for themselves. We have all heard and reheard “The Night We Met” since it was made famous by a feature in…

  Mt. Joy has been enjoying quite the breakout year. From appearing on Conan, to releasing its debut album last week, the folky Pennsylvania duo is no longer just practicing contemplative acoustic pop songs like “Silver Linings” and “Jenny Jenkins” together in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia. Mt. Joy…