Pooja Bale
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Mitski channels poetic frustration on single ‘Working for the Knife’
“Working for the Knife” may be short and bittersweet, but it leaves a lasting impression, a delicate sadness that washes over you for more than just a fleeting moment. → Read More
‘9’ is extravagant psychedelic exploration by Pond
The band’s inclusion of plentiful growling synths as well as delicate piano, fast drum beats and muted yet vibrant vocals across the album don’t allow for a single boring moment that loses your attention. → Read More
‘Deep States’ is irresistibly odd whirlwind conjured by Tropical Fuck Storm
The album's almost like watching a train wreck on psychedelics — it’s so mesmerizing that you can’t stop listening, no matter how horrifying it becomes. → Read More
Shannon and the Clams span eras, genres on ‘Year of the Spider’
Its sixth studio album hones the group's eclectic mix of time periods and their corresponding genres into a cohesive but unpredictable composition, largely with production help from Dan Auerbach of Black Keys fame. → Read More
William Shatner’s ‘The Blues’ does massive injustice to blues genre
Shatner doesn’t seem to realize that blues and spoken word are a combination that rarely produces enjoyable music. → Read More
Glass Animals’ Dave Bayley talks ‘Dreamland’ inspirations, engaging with fans amid pandemic
With drive-in concerts, regular livestreams and possibly even a live album to tide fans over, Bayley feels that the intimacy of live shows is being compromised. → Read More
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard seamlessly weave discography together on ‘Chunky Shrapnel’
The record’s execution is near-flawless, balancing long, beautiful compositions with hectic, energetic performances. → Read More
The Chats release carefree punk record ‘High Risk Behaviour’
With an influx of punk-variant bands, such as surf punk, pop punk, skate punk and more, the album is a reminder that before all of these subgenres, there was pure punk rock. → Read More
Run the Jewels throws hearty bone to fans with single ‘Ooh La La’
Accompanied by an intentionally offbeat piano melody, the song harks back to much-missed old-school hip-hop. → Read More
Come taste the bands: My musical evolution
Music became a way for me to sort out my emotions and my identity — and what better way than to wax poetic with classic rock? → Read More
MGMT appeals to niche synth lovers on single ‘As You Move Through the World’
“As You Move Through the World” is a consolidation of all the electronic beat techniques the two have trialed over their music careers. → Read More
Childish Gambino journeys through his past with album ‘3.15.20’
The album is a smooth melding of 1980s hip-hop sounds and the bumping bass drum beats Glover is known for. → Read More
Legends only: Why surprise album drops hold so much weight
But possibly one of the most legendary surprise drops ever is none other than Childish Gambino’s release of 3.15.20 on Sunday. → Read More
DJ Steve Aoki disappoints with pop-punk-tinged single ‘Halfway Dead’
And while fans may have been excited to take a trip back to their childhoods, the pop-punk song inevitably fails to fully encompass the charm of the glory days. → Read More
Soccer Mommy unleashes flurry of vivid melancholy on ‘Color Theory’
'Color Theory,' her second record, doesn’t stray from her brand, but instead elevates it with a soft and low-key yet powerful and emotional atmosphere. → Read More
Disclosure packs a dance-igniting punch with EP ‘Ecstasy’
Two of the songs on the EP embody a strong African vibe, adding a splash of diversity to Disclosure’s release. → Read More
Ceremony proves hardcore punk isn’t dead yet at The Fillmore
But apart from the love from its fans, Ceremony highlighted its musical chops with Farrar’s singing and Anzaldo’s multi-instrumental talent. → Read More
George Clinton and the Parliament-Funkadelic bring over-the-top performance to Cornerstone
Various older members of Parliament-Funkadelic proved that they’ve still got it by playing extensive solos with a saxophone and guitar, keeping the audience in a trance the entire time. → Read More
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong plays pure, sonic goodness at Regency Ballroom
Staying true to its whimsical name, the band fed the audience fun, improvised extensions of original songs, maintaining its drive for its second night in San Francisco. → Read More
PREP channels its inner funky dad at Brick & Mortar Music Hall
With PREP’s smooth, futuristic music and incorporation of electronica coupled with soft sounds brought straight from the 1970s, it’s clear why the show was such a hit. → Read More