Daily Newsletter, September 23, 2024

CLINIC STARS ONLY HINTING KRANKY RECORDS There’s always a specific feel to artists releasing their music through Kranky Records, but also a very individual take on that specific feel. There’s no exception to that ‘rule’ with Only Hinting, the debut album by Clinic Stars, the duo consisting of Giovanna Lenski and Christian Molik. The duo […]

Early into both of their careers, new wave pioneers Talking Heads opened for punk rockers the Ramones at the renowned New York venue CBGB's.

In each of the following four instances, these bands under duress had their Abbey Road moment. The groups were sufficiently strained that, after completing these albums, they either broke up or had significant personnel changes. Despite the stress and discord, each band produced an album that holds up well with the others in their respective discographies.

Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey on how the Britpop scamps made their riotous debut single

Jazz fusion pioneers Steely Dan drew from countless different songwriting themes, but one track from 'Aja' saw Becker and Fagen become autobiographical.

30 years old is not old for a human but it might feel that way for an album. Still, these four albums are as vibrant today as they were in 1994.

Enjoy our Monday Morning Brew playlist featuring Joni Mitchell, First Aid Kit, Red Allen, Dave Rawlings Machine, Hem, Alela Diane, Leo Kottke, Tucker Zimmerman, Tia Blake, Sandy Denny and more.

With all genres considered, The Big Indie Playlist expands into the world of pop, folk, jazz and beyond. Hear all the best new releases of the week in one place.