Full of detail, mood, and mystery, The Tirith’s ‘Quetzalcoatl’ feels vital, ranging across transformation and transcendence,
A punishing, unruly, fascinating release, ‘Barren Mother Of All’ provides profound catharsis for the sickness of mankind.
Argovia’s ‘Primal Repetition’ is a deeply satisfying progressive rock album, one that confirms brio, emotion, and intricacy can coexist.
Eclectic, unfussy, and surprisingly robust, ‘Golf Cart Life’ finds Idiot Grins putting together a lively, well-structured album.
On ‘Thirty in Twenty: The Collection,’ The Kiss That Took A Trip exhibits his tremendous gift for melodies and his plush voice.
‘Anam Cara’ translates to “soul friend,” and the title is appropriate, pulling listeners in through intimacy and interaction.
‘UNFOLDING’ delivers modern classical/world music dipped in mysterious jazz-like flavors, ambient timbres, and lush experimental sensations.
At once elegant and dipped in a marinade of dream-pop, Fleur Bleu·e’s ‘Question Marked Upon The World’ (Sunday Records) is as stylish as it is a...
With ‘Honky Tonk,’ Marley’s Ghost demonstrates a Vulcan mind-meld musical chemistry, resulting in bravura Americana music.
Frozen Soul returns with their third album, ‘No Place of Warmth’ (Century Media Records), delivering some of the heaviest and most technical death metal of 2026.
Sitting somewhere between folk-rock and prog-rock, ‘Wittgenstein & the Transcendental’ is at once inspiring and idiosyncratic.
Basement release their sixth album ‘Wired,‘ featuring twelve tracks blending alternative rock, post-hardcore and emotionally-driven songwriting.
With ‘PATINA,’ Casper Sage reminds us of the miracle and ache of love, the thrill of simply being alive, and the wonder of aging beautifully.
At once wistful and breezy, ‘Just Getting Started’ showcases Mia McIntosh’s exquisite sound design, turning music into gold.
Portrayal Of Guilt continue to push extreme metal boundaries with ‘…Beginning Of The End’, their bold and experimental new album.
‘Turn Down the Noise’ is one of those albums that reminds listeners of Alanis Morissette and Liz Phair – superb songwriting with flair.
New Orleans alternative jazz singer-songwriter Jada Di’Larosa unveils her new long player, ‘To Love Is To Perform,’ an album that mirrors her own quiet subtlety and...
Tapping into the zeitgeist, ‘Levity’ finds Bitter Blue channeling the id of stressed, vulnerable humanity through edgy pop sensibilities.
At once diverse yet focused, Emitter’s ‘Extra Pale’ reflects the contagious retro essence of the ’000s, vintage indie-rock that’s pleasing.
Teen Suicide release ‘Nude Descending Staircase Headless’ (Run For Cover Records), showcasing refined production, expanded vocals, and diverse emotional songwriting.
Neurosis returns with a devastating post-metal masterpiece, blending raw emotion, crushing atmospheres, and a new chapter with Aaron Turner.
Lamb of God unleash relentless fury on ‘Into Oblivion,’ proving the Richmond heavyweights remain one of heavy metal’s most vital bands.
Gaerea return with ‘Loss,’ their Century Media debut, blending black metal ferocity with melody on one of 2026’s most anticipated releases.
