Post-punk and shoegaze are clear reference points for Northampton band Outro, whose members found time to make an album amid the obligations of day jobs and family.
Read moreJake Manzi Brings Smart, Catchy New Album 'Here She Comes' to the Drake
Western Massachusetts singer Jake Manzi is back with a new album of smart, catchy pop songs exploring love in its various forms.
Read moreBen Harris Is Ready to Lay Down Arms on New Album 'This Fire'
After spending years playing as a sideman and avoiding the spotlight, the Northampton musician has released his second solo album since 2021..
Read moreAl Olender Laughs Through Her Tears on Compelling First Album 'Easy Crier'
The Kingston, N.Y., singer and songwriter strikes a taut balance between love and grief on a collection of songs she wrote after deciding she would be completely honest with herself.
Read moreMitch Linker Reemerges at Full Strength on 'In Time'
The Hartford-area singer’s new album is his first in 15 years, following a long break from making music.
Read moreSpanish for Hitchhiking Let Fly on Strong New Album ‘Wild Love’
The Northampton band is back after six years with its most cohesive album so far on a dozen new songs that sound as if the musicians have been playing them together for years.
Read moreGone But Not Forgotten: 'Live: New York City 2005' Captures The Reducers at Their Best
A 16-song live set recorded in 2005 is a reminder of just how great The Reducers were.
Read moreReview: Joe Pernice's (First) Quarantine Album, 'Richard'
The singer and songwriter follows up last year’s muscular Pernice Brothers record “Spread the Feeling” with a more muted — but still melodic — solo album.
Read moreQuick Take: Farewood's 'Under Burning Sun'
It’s been a ride, but the Connecticut band bows out on a strong note with what is intended to be its last album.
Read moreQuick Take: Vandoliers' 'Forever'
Vandoliers’ latest plays up a thundering hardcore edge at the expense of the Tejano leanings of their previous album. Did we mention they’re from Texas?
Read moreQuick Take: Bob Mould's 'Sunshine Rock'
Bob Mould sounds almost happy at times on his latest LP, but he hasn’t traded any of the power-pop savagery he does so well.
Read moreReview: Robert Ellis and 'Texas Piano Man'
Robert Ellis switches from guitar for shades of Elton John on “Texas Piano Man,” his outstanding new album.
Read moreReview: 'Tenkiller' by Marie/Lepanto
Former Centro-matic singer Will Johnson has a new collaboration, Marie/Lepanto, with Justin Peter Kinkel-Schuster of Water Liars. Their debut, "Tenkiller," helps get 2018 off to a great musical start.
Read moreThe Fawns Are Back After a Decade With ‘Goodnight, Spacegirl’
Though the Fawns won’t get anywhere near the recognition they deserve, the Northampton band set a high bar for all the new music that will follow in 2016 with the release on Jan. 1 of “Goodnight, Spacegirl,” their first new album in 10 years.
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