Margo Price
Hard Headed Woman
The dozen songs on Margo Price’s latest album provide solid evidence of her claim of hardheadedness. As listeners, we benefit from her strong sense of autonomy
PopMatters
Earl Sweatshirt
Live Laugh Love
Earl is on another level. The way he deploys his skill, humor, and encyclopedic knowledge of hip-hop has made him one of the most effortlessly deep and cool rappers alive
Pitchfork
Cass McCombs
Interior Live Oak
The highlights deserve to be ranked amongst McCombs finest achievements so far
The Line Of Best Fit
Nova Twins
Parasites & Butterflies
Though 'Parasites & Butterflies' is still plenty full of their electro-rocking moments, it is also more inward and personal
The Arts Desk
Nova Twins
Parasites & Butterflies
Pushing themselves even further, incorporating even more, and doing anything to see what will fit
DIY
Nova Twins
Parasites & Butterflies
If Supernova was raw fire, Parasites & Butterflies is more sculpted — polishing edges, leaning further into electronic textures and vocal distortion, and often separating their rock and R&B/hip-hop instincts rather than fusing them outright
XS Noize
Nova Twins
Parasites & Butterflies
A divine feminine energy that they’ll never be willing to sacrifice to make others comfortable, or to tough out the hard times. Parasites & Butterflies is another trip into the Nova world, mirroring rage, fear, swagger, and all in between
Kerrang!
Nova Twins
Parasites & Butterflies
While there are moments where the concept of ‘Parasites and Butterflies’ is stronger than its execution, this is still a stellar outing for Nova Twins, once more establishing themselves as a vital and thrilling voice in the rock scene
Clash
The Beths
Straight Line Was A Lie
The band's fourth studio album offers deeper, more vulnerable insights
Slant Magazine
The Beths
Straight Line Was A Lie
Adds a more introspective tone to the adrenaline-packed indie rock they’ve always done well
Rolling Stone
The Beths
Straight Line Was A Lie
Straight Line Was a Lie is full of catchy hooks, big guitar riffs, and often introspective lyrics. The New Zealand quartet are at the top of their game
PopMatters
The Beths
Straight Line Was A Lie
Engaging New Zealanders The Beths masterfully marry muscle and vulnerability here. Print edition only
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