In 1992, Maynard James Keenan and Tool catapulted into the metal scene with “Opiate.” In the era of grunge rock, Keenan and company continued to demand attention the following year with their…

With the release of their “Shadows” EP, there’s never been a better time for Zero 7’s uniquely…

Sasha Sloan is an introvert who, in recent years, has been opening herself up. Still only 25, Sloan is prolific songwriter who has written for quite the roster of…

Róisín Murphy takes the extended spirit of disco and makes it all her own on “Róisín Machine.” With roots in Ireland…

There are few artists that cut through the facade with a directness so rare that it can at first raise eyebrows. Upon a close listen to the music of singer-songwriter…

Nostalgia works its way into nearly all music, whether it comes in a blatant retro rehashing or merely a sequence of notes that has proven to strike a chord. Still, the…

Six months into the pandemic, feeling lonely goes without saying — or does it? After all, some space from the suffocating bustle of everyday life allows time…

With their 2011 self-titled debut album, New York City duo Cults crafted upbeat, infectious tunes that often betrayed a darkness at the core. Their…

The sounds of the early aughts have reached retro status in recent years, and few artists stand out at the forefront of their reemergence more than Jessica Newham, better known as…

For over three decades, the Flaming Lips have turned out tunes that preserve a rock ‘n’ roll tradition of the most thrilling, visceral variety,…

There are certain bands that manage to capture generations of musical history, while still keeping their fingers very much on the pulse of the zeitgeist, and striking a chord with the…

There are certain artists who manage to capture the spirit of bygone eras, not merely rehashing them, but reimagining them in a way that transcends time.