Songs We Love: Oddisee, ‘Things’
The bright and bouncy dance track adds a new color to the Maryland-born rapper’s production palette — but the song’s energy belies its lyrical content.
Category: Music
Olivia Neutron-John, Sligo Creek Stompers
Songs featured Nov. 18, 2016, as part of Capital Soundtrack from WAMU 88.5. Read more about the project and submit…
Review: Bob Weir, ‘Blue Mountain’
On this long-awaited solo album, the Grateful Dead veteran showcases his songwriting gifts with the aid of collaborators such as Josh Ritter and The National’s Bryce and Aaron Dessner.
Review: Jenny Hval, ‘Blood Bitch’
On her sixth album, the Norwegian singer Jenny Hval aims for impact, surrounding her vulnerable voice with spiky, disarming instrumentation that bolsters the intensity and intimacy of her songs.
Review: Drive-By Truckers, ‘American Band’
American Band, the long-running rock band’s 11th album, lives up to its name in how it digests, understands and challenges the notions of what it means to be American.
First Listen: Ryuichi Sakamoto, ‘Nagasaki: Memories Of My Son’
The veteran composer crafts a masterfully emotional and poignant score to Yoji Yamada’s heartbreaking new film. The 28 tracks here are so patient, they can make the world seem to move in slow motion.
First Listen: Flock Of Dimes, ‘If You See Me, Say Yes’
The newest project by Wye Oak’s Jenn Wasner is a reflective, slyly infectious set of synth-pop songs. Throughout the album, the singer demonstrates her gift for patient, atmospheric slow burns.
Photos: 2016 Fields Festival
Scenes from the 2016 Fields Festival at Susquehanna State Park near Darlington, Maryland: Prince Rama: Dan Deacon Ensemble: Abdu Ali…
Review: Tobacco, ‘Sweatbox Dynasty’
In his latest solo project, the frontman of Pittsburgh psychedelic band Black Moth Super Rainbow revels in all things synthetic.
Review: John Paul White, ‘Beulah’
A member of the beloved and now defunct duo The Civil Wars delivers on the long-held promise of a solo album — a wise, entrancing and meticulous bit of Southern folk.
Review: Lydia Loveless, ‘Real’
The country-punk singer-songwriter explores complex emotions with a newfound refinement. “If self-control is what you want,” she sings, “I’d have to break all of my fingers off.”
First Listen: Exploded View, ‘Exploded View’
A breathy voice floats over insistent beats in a mesmerizng collection of first takes. Singer Anika asks, “Can’t you let me fly far and wide / Up to where I can reach the sky?”
Watch: D.C.’s Beautiful Swimmers Get Funky At Europe’s Dekmantel Festival
OUR BOYS! @world.building #beautifulswimmers #DC #dekmantel A video posted by Morgan Tepper ⚔ DJ Lisa Frank (@djlisafrank) on Aug 6,…
Review: The Julie Ruin, ‘Hit Reset’
After stints in Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, Kathleen Hanna still finds new ways to rage and inspire. On her new album at the helm of The Julie Ruin, she transforms anger into a source of power and fun.
Review: Agustín Lira, ‘Songs Of Hope And Struggle’
The California musician, along with his musical partner Patricia Wells, adapt their message of social justice for modern times, while maintaining the same inspirational lyrics and conviction.
Review: Marisa Anderson, ‘Into The Light’
Anderson’s guitar is inextricably tied to the raw and seeking tradition of American music. The guitarist calls her fourth album an imaginary soundtrack to a science-fiction western.
Review: A-WA, ‘Habib Galbi’
Three Israeli sisters celebrate — and utterly transform — a trove of Arab-language folk songs that they inherited as Yemenite Jews, by tweaking them with electronic touches.
Review: Deerhoof, ‘The Magic’
The band’s tense, visceral, unpredictable sound doesn’t let listeners get comfortable for very long. These 15 songs were inspired by the music each Deerhoof member grew up loving.
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Take It From Teenage Band Nox: ‘Anyone Can Do This’
After a club gig, most bands would expect to get paid with money. But if you’re in a band of…
Review: Laura Mvula, ‘The Dreaming Room’
On her second full-length album, the soulful and versatile U.K. pop singer tugs at the boundaries of her sound, while also letting in details from her life.