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Chicago-based band Brigitte Calls Me Baby have released their highly anticipated debut album, The Future Is Our Way Out. The album showcases the band’s unique blend of sultry vocals and sophisticated songwriting, drawing influence from classic rock and new-wave romanticism. The five-piece band is made up of frontman Wes Leavins, bassist Devin Wessels, drummer Jeremy… Continue reading Album of the Month – August 2024

Charli XCX has released her sixth studio album, Brat, bringing with it a new framework for fans to follow this summer: Brat Summer. The album explores what it means to be a “brat” – badly behaved but lovable, messy yet effortlessly hot, and bougie yet subtle. Charli explains that the concept can be both luxurious,… Continue reading A Rough Guide To: Brat Summer

Live LPs have always been popular, as they allow listeners to experience some of music history’s most memorable moments from the comfort of their living rooms. Live recordings capture the energy, essence, and aura of a great band or solo artist, and are able to transport the listener back to the moment, even if they… Continue reading Greatest Live Albums

Cassandra Jenkins has returned to the music scene with her new album “My Light, My Destroyer” released under Dead Oceans. Following the success of her first album “An Overview on Phenomenal Nature,” Jenkins continues to impress with her mesmerizing new album, filled with intimate and impressionistic songs that soothe the soul. Throughout her music, Jenkins… Continue reading Album of the Month – July 2024

Cassandra Jenkins has released her newest album, My Light, My Destroyer, under the Dead Oceans record label. This comes after her debut album, An Overview on Phenomenal Nature, which was a top 10 title in the Rough Trade Albums of the Year 2021. Jenkins’ new album boasts her characteristic blend of genres such as folk,… Continue reading Album of the Month – July

Relapse Records is a heavy metal music heavyweight that has been around for over 30 years. From humble beginnings in 1990, the label started in the basement of Matthew F. Jacobson’s parents’ house, actively releasing grindcore 7 inches. When co-founder William Yurkiewicz Jr joined forces with Jacobson, the aim of Relapse was to release high-quality,… Continue reading Label Focus: Relapse Records

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Cassandra Jenkins is an artist known for her great storytelling and intricate soundscapes that have captured the hearts of many. Her debut album, An Overview on Phenomenal Nature, made it into Rough Trade’s top 10 titles of 2021, leaving fans eagerly awaiting her next release. In 2024, Cassandra returned with My Light, My Destroyer, her… Continue reading Shoplifting with Cassandra Jenkins

LGBTQIA+ icons are key figures in music history, as they have brought a new meaning to identity, individuality, and creativity. Artists such as Bowie, Prince, Chapman, and Boy George have played an important role in shaping modern music and have opened the door for hitmakers who continue to be trailblazers and activists. Their experimental nature… Continue reading Contemporary Music’s LGBTQIA+ Icons

KOKOKO! is a band from the Democratic Republic of Congo whose eclectic sound reflects the diverse and dynamic city of Kinshasa. The DIY collective is led by French artist Xavier Thomas, also known as Débruit, who met the other members of the group at a party in Ngwaka. KOKOKO! includes various musicians, instrument makers, and… Continue reading Recounting BUTU by KOKOKO!