Father John Misty – the moniker of Josh Tillman – has carved a distinctive path in modern music with his blend of sardonic wit and introspective storytelling. After his tenure as Fleet Foxes’ drummer, Tillman emerged as a solo artist, quickly establishing himself as a critical darling with his lush folk-rock sound. Over time, he’s…
Featuring Sacred Harp, otherwise known as shape-note or fasola, singing, The Hall is a moving and superbly executed offering. It involves a community choir delivering a capella in four-part harmony. The story concerns three members of a family. Tup (Natasha Herbert) has been diagnosed with Stage 4 frontotemporal dementia. She is incontinent and prone to…
Sharp Pins is the solo project of Kai Slater, best known as the frontman of the art-punk band Lifeguard. Slater started Sharp Pins to explore a new musical direction, different from Lifeguard’s intense, noisier style. Blending sounds and aesthetics from 1960s and 1970s rock with modern indie-pop sensibilities, this is an under-the-radar project with maximum…
From relatively humble beginnings in 1956, when only seven nations competed, the Eurovision Song Contest has grown into a juggernaut of entertainment. There’s a great sense of anticipation before each year’s fresh competition, as TV audiences burgeon. Some 160 million people from more than 150 countries were involved in voting for their favourite artist this…
Formed in 1978, The Cure quickly rose from the English post-punk scene to become one of the world’s most influential and beloved bands. Songs of a Lost World marks The Cure’s first album in 16 years, bringing fans a long-awaited continuation of their iconic work. It’s hard not to hype this release, especially given the…
A Peter Pan origin story, Peter and the Starcatcher is a slapstick pantomime fantasy, infused with music, dance and puppetry. So, it is a bit of a liquorice all sorts, which tickles the funny bone most when the cast ad libs, as Colin Lane and Pete Helliar are so adept at doing. Look out for…
2nd Grade is the creative vehicle of songwriter Peter Gill. Since its inception, the project has been defined by short, catchy power-pop tracks that fuse nostalgia with an experimental edge. Scheduled Explosions is Gill’s most ambitious release to date, expanding his vision across 23 tracks that feel both intimate and chaotic. Home-recorded with engineer Lucas…
The Linda Lindas burst onto the scene in 2021 with a viral performance at the Los Angeles Public Library, captivating the world with their powerful song, “Racist, Sexist Boy”. The band, made up of four young musicians — Lucia and Mila de la Garza, Eloise Wong, and Bela Salazar — channels youthful energy and a…
Ulna is the project of Adam Schubert, a notable figure in the DIY music scene. He also plays guitar in Bnny alongside his wife, Alexa Viscius. Personally, Schubert has moved from a rebellious youth to a sober, reflective artist, a transformation that shines through on Gazebo, his second record as Ulna. The album represents the…
Merce Lemon is a Pittsburgh-based artist whose musical journey has been shaped by the community and culture of her hometown. Growing up in a creative family and surrounded by a supportive music scene, Merce has been part of local shows for years, often performing with her parents’ friends and, at times, alongside her father and…
