Tyler Clark
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Neutral Milk Hotel's On Avery Island at 25: Why I'm Glad Jeff Mangum Disappeared
Tyler Clark explains how a little mystery helps preserve the magic of an album like Neutral Milk Hotel's On Avery Island. → Read More
The Defining Influence of '70s Anime on Daft Punk's Discovery
French duo Daft Punk's childhood love of Japanese animation helped lead to Discovery, the greatest dance album of the '00s. → Read More
Foo Fighters’ Medicine at Midnight Fittingly Caps 25 Years of Rock Triumphs: Review
Foo Fighters' Medicine at Midnight is a tight, focused record calibrated to show off their strengths and reconfirm their pep. → Read More
Weezer's OK Human Parlays Latest Gimmick into a Mostly Charming Set of Pop Tunes: Review
OK Human might be Weezer's most personal record since Pinkerton and certainly their most relatable. → Read More
Viagra Boys Churn Out More Scuzzy Salvos on Sophomore Welfare Jazz: Review
Stockholm, Sweden, six-piece Viagra Boys expand their sonic palate to include nods to jazz and country western on their sophomore set of scuzzy salvos, Welfare Jazz. → Read More
Save Our Stages Fest Raised $2 Million for Independent Venues: “This Moment Brought Millions of People Hope”
Festival producer Stephen Sternschein talks about the dire straits faced by venues, artists, and industry workers during the pandemic. → Read More
Paul McCartney's Quarantine Songs Transform Solitude into Something Unifying: Review
Sir Paul McCartney turns his lockdown material into the third installment of his influential self-titled series. → Read More
The Smashing Pumpkins' CYR Treads Water in a Sea of Excess: Review
Billy Corgan and his Smashing Pumpkins deliver a sprawling double album in CYR that's as frustrating as it is ambitious. → Read More
Foo Fighters Rally the Faithful and Preview New Songs at Los Angeles’ The Roxy: Review
Dave Grohl and his beloved Foo Fighters made up for a lost year by playing their greatest hits and teasing three new songs at Los Angeles' the Roxy. → Read More
Three Crucial Issues at Stake for Musicians in the 2020 US Election
Tuesday's election could have long-term implications on the live music industry, access to healthcare, and travel restrictions for international artists. → Read More
Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You Documentary Sheds Light on What Drives The Boss: Review
Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You Documentary goes behind the scenes in the recording studio with The Boss and the E Street Band. → Read More
Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You Boldly Looks to the Future: Review
Everyman icon Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band deliver a vital set of songs devoted to aging, death, and legacy on Letter to You. → Read More
Ranking: Every Bruce Springsteen Album from Worst to Best
A deep dive into a catalogue that's both authentic and timeless. → Read More
Run the Jewels Debut RTJ4 Live with Zack de la Rocha, Josh Homme, and Others: Review
Run the Jewels duo Killer Mike and El-P debut RTJ4 live and encourage fans to vote with the help of Eric Andre, Zack de la Rocha, Josh Homme, Mavis Staples, and others. → Read More
IDLES' Ultra Mono Offers Rallying Cries for a Burning World: Review
Bristol five-piece IDLES return with Ultra Mono, an album of principled, shit-kicking political anthems. → Read More
The Flaming Lips Return to Earth on Devastatingly Beautiful American Head: Review
The Flaming Lips' American Head should be required listening for anyone who's gone on their own quarantine-induced walk down memory lane in search of a way to survive this year. → Read More
Erasure's The Neon Offers a Break from Hard Times: Review
Erasure duo Andy Bell and Vince Clarke serve up carefree synth-pop calibrated for our feet and hearts rather than our overtaxed brains on The Neon. → Read More
My Morning Jacket's The Waterfall II Offers a Slice of Thoughtful Summer Escapism: Review
My Morning Jacket return with The Waterfall II, a collection of songs that feels both like a long-buried time capsule and a timely prescription for these isolated times. → Read More
Ranking: Every Beatles Album from Worst to Best
Tracing The Beatles' legendary journey from "Love Me Do" all the way to Abbey Road. This is our definitive ranking of the Fab Four's catalog. → Read More
Album Review: The Strokes Reignite on The New Abnormal
The Strokes, the one-time anointed saviors of rock and roll, experience their own resurrection on new album The New Abnormal. Read Tyler Clark's full review. → Read More