Taylor Haag

For California Duo Brijean, Feelings Are Best Sorted Out On the Dance Floor

Oakland-based duo Brijean is a perfect example of the kind of group that could only be a product of our times. Started in 2018 as a side project of percussionist Brijean Murphy and bass player Doug Stuart, the collaboration initially sought, among other things, to...

Record Review: The War on Drugs

The War On Drugs Slave Ambient Philadelphia, PA “A starry-eyed reach toward greatness” It’s hard to be retro and refreshing, simple and complex, straightforward and ambiguous. In this same vein, The...

Record Review: The Rapture

The Rapture In The Grace of Your Love New York, NY “Intense grooves and forlorn vocals” The Rapture’s In The Grace of Your Love is their third full-length album and first in five years....

Record Review: Rose Polenzani

Rose Polenzani The Rabbit Somerville, MA “Songs like prayers” With a voice that could sing the devil to sleep, and an unparalleled ear for melody and harmony, it’s no surprise that Rose Polenzani's...

Record Review: Shantell Ogden

Shantell Ogden Stories Behind Songs Nashville, TN Ogden’s Stories Behind Songs is a leap forward from her last outing, with a sweet, clear delivery similar to Mindy Smith’s One Moment More and the...