The Conceptual House Album That Tells the Bittersweet Story of Newark’s Post-Civil Rights Era
The New Jersey trio Blaze’s singular 1990 record ‘25 Years Later’ wrestles with the unfulfilled promises of Black liberation.
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Jeff Parker's Adventures in Inner Space
Best known to rock fans for his trailblazing work in Tortoise, the guitarist has established himself as one of the most quietly adventurous players in jazz. To hear him tell it, he’s just following the sound.
Ethel Cain Is Not Here for Your Amusement
With ‘Perverts,’ the spectral artist rejects encroaching fame with noisy static and echoes from the void.
LiAngelo Ball’s “Tweaker” Will Have You Bent and Swerving
The basketball player-turned-rapper’s new single is less embarrassing than you might expect.
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The superstar finds freedom amid his homeland’s glories and struggles on ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos.’
A Deep Dive Into Johnny Cash Offering Bob Dylan a Bugle in ‘A Complete Unknown’
There are factual liberties taken in the new Dylan biopic, but none as mystifying as a scene involving the corn snack Bugles.
All 13 Guests on Redman’s Ridiculous New Jersey Rap Posse Cut “Lite It Up,” Ranked
Redman gathered practically every rapper who’s ever repped Jersey on the mic. Who came out on top?
Houston Club-Rap Hero BeatKing’s Raucous Spirit Still Flows Through His City
Reflecting on the past, present, and future of Houston’s club-rap scene now that its most colossal voice is gone
How Maze’s “Joy and Pain” Earned a Permanent Spot in the Black American Songbook
The soul band’s signature 1980 track taps into the small and fragile pleasures of enduring.
Doechii’s New Year’s Knockout Punch
After a year-end slew of dazzlingly charismatic performances, from ’Colbert’ to Camp Flog Gnaw, the breakout rap star starts 2025 with a bonkers-good video.
What Album Are You Most Excited For in 2025?
I can’t believe my answer is a record called ‘Who Let the Dogs Out.’
An Alternate-Universe Aphex Twin Album Curated From His Massive New Rarities Compilation
Somewhere within the imposing two-and-a-half-hour sprawl of ‘Music From the Merch Desk,’ there’s an Aphex Twin album that stands up to the best of his work.
