Former Gallows frontman Frank Carter and his new band the Rattlesnakes are offering up yet another perplexing chapter in his musical career with the release of Modern Ruin. On a path that has weaved from his hardcore beginnings, to his brief foray into lighthearted alt-rock with now defunct Pure Love, Modern Ruin…

Fewer samples and more subtlety, intertwined with the melodic vocals of Icelandic singer Emilíana Torrini, help Kid Koala create a very different album from his previous releases. Koala is a Canadian-born DJ and graphic novelist who gained recognition for his unique use of turntables and alternative sound. His work with Deltron…

From traveling the world and performing at major music festivals to getting married and becoming a first-time father, SOHN has lived a memorable two years. Rennen, the German word meaning “to run,” is an apt title for SOHN’s sophomore studio album. Since his 2014 debut album, Tremors, the London native has honed his sound,…

With a new album, Foxygen also bring a new sound. Wearing their oldies influence on their sleeves, Foxygen ditches the ’70s psychedelia and strikes for an even older vein: ’60s baroque-pop. Similar to Pet Sounds-era Beach Boys, The Zombies and Scott Walker, Foxygen uses a wide array of instrumentation—mostly piano and…

The Flaming Lips‘ new extraterrestrial rock opera about the “love generation” and drug-induced sleep, Oczy Mlody, is a surprisingly beautiful ode to nature and troubles that lie ahead. The album opens up with “Oczy Mlody,” which sets the scene with deep melodies and kaleidoscopic bass lines meant for the cold reaches of…

Intimacy is something with which The xx are very familiar. Their third studio album, I See You, is no exception. The London trio are back after five years to illustrate the hardships of love with their notorious minimalistic instrumentals and abstract lyrics. From start to finish, this is a representation of a relationship in…

The Regrettes‘ debut album, Feel Your Feelings Fool!, is in no danger of the bad juju associated with its Friday the 13th release, and if this is the first you’re hearing of the Los Angeles band, just know that it won’t be the last. The Regrettes Feel Your Feelings Fool!…

First off, let’s all breathe a sigh of relief that Kid Cudi gave up trying to be Kurt Cobain, like he did on his last album, Speedin’ Bullet 2 Heaven, and actually made a hip hop album. Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ focuses on the same lyrical tropes that the Man…

  After two years in the studio, James Edge and the Mindstep have finally released their sophomore album, Machines He Made. This album, which is controlled by a smooth Latin American guitar, and Edge’s soft singing, is a beautiful composition but is hindered by its lack of variety. Between Edge’s…

Post Malone, “Stoney.” Since bursting onto the scene with his 2015 hit, “White Iverson,” Post Malone has been grinding to cement his spot in today’s music scene. Releasing various singles and even a mixtape in May, Malone has fought to avoid being written off. Now, even with huge names like…