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Hatfield’s 17th collection of original solo material is a fever dream entirely of the indie legend’s own creation.

While this homage to hard rock isn’t a return to the great heights the band has scaled in the past, it’s also far removed from the valleys they’ve trudged through.

There’s a loose recklessness to these classic alt-rock melodies that convey being stuck in a rut—but also the determination to get out of it.

The French prog metal collective’s seventh album is a tornado of blastbeats, guttural growls, and devilish incantations.

In a Q&A, the London-based artist shared their thoughts on the classical new single, transness, and the duality of identity.

Helen Ballentine’s sophomore EP is just as resplendent and poignant as that first release.

On the outfit’s second LP, Jenn Wasner refrains from giving in entirely to obvious melodies and instrumentation.

A quarter of a decade on, the band’s debut remains a worthy companion for both aimless road trips and personal crossroads.

This self-titled debut draws on the members’ vast pool of experience, as well as the chemistry of their intertwined personal lives.

This 2009 LP is a reinforcement of The Clean’s rightful place in the pantheon of quirky alternative rock.

The songwriter discusses his new Aaron Dessner–produced LP and the unreal times that inspired it.

VanGaalen’s seventh proper studio album is pure nourishment for the soul—the sound of nature taking over again.

The bummer-pop quartet’s latest is an EP of feelings, memories, regrets and hope of actively seeking the elixir for life’s hardships.

The viral YouTube covers artist humbly discusses his unexpected rise to online stardom.

While the amusement value of the track list is high, the music lags behind at times.

This is the sound of a band burrowing deep into the heart of its genre, ripping it apart and reviving.

The LA rockers kick off 2021 with an upbeat—though emotionally complex—single.

The debut from the avant-garde supergroup demonstrates the power of collaboration, but struggles with cohesion and emotional drive.

The Canadian punks’ pugnacious third LP is also their most tender and nuanced release yet.

The doomy pair share more mournful explosions of existential tragedy and aggressive solemnity that transcend genre.