Snail Mail rouses blue, tear-stained authenticity on ‘Valentine’
Jordan is undoubtedly burdened by the sheer emotional weight that comes with both breakups and growing up, but she manages to construct something beautiful from the dregs.
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Julien Baker’s emotional performance leaves audience breathless at Fox Theater
Baker truly is one of the best songwriters of her time, and witnessing her perform live feels as though you are witnessing history in the making — because you are.
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Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek, Christine and the Queens reign in tumultuous ardor on ‘New Shapes’
It latches onto an optimized aesthetic that makes it conducive to dancing clad in a sweaty, sequin mini dress one minute — the next sobbing in the corner.
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‘Kid A Mnesia’ is perfect holiday present for Radiohead super fans
The disc features alternate versions of familiar songs that give audiences a closer, behind-the-scenes listen into the band’s creative process and lesser-known samples.
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ABBA has a blissful, bleeding heart on ‘Voyage’
Destiny, with a roaring electric guitar and a bouncing bass line, brought them together.
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Peach Tree Rascals impress with nostalgia at Great American Music Hall
On the Bay Area leg of their “I Can’t Wait” tour, music collective Peach Tree Rascals played with their hearts on their sleeves.
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Marissa Nadler’s ‘The Path of the Clouds’ is veiled in mystique, reverie and truth
In a blend of fantastical sound and level-headed lyrics, Nadler’s album is a refreshing modern addition to the American Gothic genre of music.
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Ed Sheeran got married, but audiences are barely engaged on ‘=’
The symbol represents “the end of a question and the start of an answer” to Sheeran, but his album prompts more inquiries than solutions.
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Bedouine’s intimate ‘Waysides’ delightfully meanders
A journey of looking to the past and gaining wisdom, Waysides cements Korkejian as a unique and exciting voice of modern folk.
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The War on Drugs’ ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’ is tepid, indulgent rock odyssey of distended proportions
The effect is one of cheap maximalism buoyed only by stellar production and an exceptionally sparse smattering of pathos.
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