Roundups

  • VICE Album Reviews, August 21: Brandon Flowers, Sam Smith, GB and More | www.vice.com
  • New Albums & Music Reviews | Pitchfork

  • New this week

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    Today's new articles

    Sept. 17, 2026

    • Alabama Shakes: I Must Be Dreaming | Elsewhere by Graham Reid
      • When Alabama Shakes' 2012 album Boys & Girls came off the shelves at random for our The Album Considered pages it was an opportunity to single out one of their earlier songs, the Grammy-winning Don't Wanna Fight from the Sound & Color debut album for the extraordinary power of interpretation by singer Brittany Howard. Although they had only released those two studio albums when singer
    • Lim Young Woong releases 'Moise' MV... Directly wrote lyrics and composed, capturing the 'festival spirit' | FAN N STAR
      • The music video for the new song ″Moise,″ which Lim Young Woong personally participated in writing and composing, was released on the 15th through Lim Young Woong’s official channel and YouTube. This track is included in the special digital album ″IM HERO 10,″ and Lim Young Woong previously introduced ″Moise″ at the 2026 concert ″IM HERO-THE STADIUM 2″ as ″a song that fits perfectly on a festival day.″ The music video, approximately 3 minutes and 50 seconds long, begins with scenes of villagers gathering to prepare for a festival amid natural landscapes reminiscent of Joseon dynasty landscape paintings. Traditional games such as lion mask dance and pungmul (traditional Korean percussion performance) follow, creating a lively atmosphere where people of all ages come together. The narration ″A sound calling from the eastern end, a melody of Daehan, tonight Moise″ is inserted at the beginning. In particular, the phrase ″Prepare so that all of Daehan becomes one″ is emphasized,
    • almost monday | Melkweg Amsterdam | Melkweg | Jan. 31, 2027, 6 p.m.
      • With a cheerful, carefree spirit, indie pop band Almost Monday capture life’s highs (and lows) like no other. After a tough year on a personal level, their second album, “THANK GOD IT’S ALMOST MONDAY”, was released last week. A massive outpouring of emotions, all coming together in sunny beats and incredibly catchy hooks. You’ll get to hear the result on 31 January, when Almost Monday return to our stage!
    • Chat Pile's "Who Loves The Sun" is music for the moment | Campus Times | Sept. 16, 2026, 5:47 p.m.
      • The only thing more shocking than the excellent quality of their music is the rapidity of its release; “Cool World” was released less than two years ago, and last October the band unveiled a collaborative effort with guitarist Hayden Pedigo. Read More
    • Rio Da Yung OG Takes Life On The Road Into "Milwaukee Bucks" Video | That Eric Alper | Sept. 16, 2026, 4:11 p.m.
      • Rio Da Yung OG is giving fans a look at life between tour stops in the official video for “Milwaukee Bucks,” the latest visual from his new album ‘The World Is Yours.’ The Flint rapper filmed the video while travelling on his 26-date “The World Is M.I.N.E. Tour,” turning the time between shows into part […]
    • Review: Can we all feel like Adéla on ‘PRIMA’? | Washington Square News | Sept. 16, 2026, 11 a.m.
      • “Staring at the TV screen till I got bloody eyes,” Adéla sings in a propulsive tone on “KGB,” the opening track and lead single off her debut album “PRIMA.” She’s not only setting the tone for an album that feels like it’s straight from your social media feed, but auditioning as your next viral pop...
    • ‘Prima’ by Adéla was an artistic triumph | The Quinnipiac Chronicle | Sept. 16, 2026, 1:42 a.m.
      • Adéla’s debut album “Prima” blends pop, R&B and electronic sounds, showcasing her growth as an artist through her lyrics and songwriting.
    • This Is Lorelei album 'The Singer In My Band' embraces simplicity - The Ithacan | theithacan.org | Sept. 15, 2026, 1 p.m.
      • Nate Amos knows how to keep himself busy. He has spent the last year perusing around the world on tour with his band Water From Your Eyes, where he produces the backdrops for Rachel Brown’s semi-deadpan musings. The half-year prior to that, he spent touring his solo project, This Is Lorelei.
    • This Is Lorelei: The Singer in My Band | Spectrum Culture | Sept. 14, 2026, 5:04 a.m.
      • Pleasant to listen to but lacking adventure, The Singer in My Band is the product of close study but fails to take liberties with established forms.
    • Tom Hardy Makes His Rap Debut as Frankie Pulitzer | Channel 4 FM 104.8 | Sept. 1, 2026, 7:47 a.m.
      • Tom Hardy has officially added rapper to his résumé, releasing his debut album under the stage name Frankie Pulitzer. Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer is a 15-track collaboration with hip-hop collective Czarface, which includes Wu-Tang Clan's
    • Review: Kamelot - 'Dark Asylum' | Devil's Gate Music | Aug. 30, 2026, 2:22 p.m.
      • Like most Kamelot albums, 'Dark Asylum' is bold and ambitious. Arguably the strongest of the Tommy Karevik era. Curated with the live stage in mind. It's going to be interesting to see how the album slots into the current setlist, as several tracks deserve their place in a setlist that must get more difficult with each new album.
    • Review: Sincere and nuanced performances do the heavy lifting on Carly Pearce's new album 'Honest Woman' | Entertainment Focus | Aug. 26, 2026, 6:30 a.m.
      • There is a quiet confidence running through Honest Woman that makes it one of Carly Pearce’s most compelling records to date. Rather than chasing contemporary Country radio trends or trying to outdo the new generation of female stars currently dominating playlists, Pearce doubles down on the qualities that have always made her unique. Bluegrass, Appalachian […]
    • Album Review: Trippie Redd – NDA | Hip Hop High Society | Aug. 18, 2026, 10 a.m.
      • Fair Shake, Empty Bars People may or may not believe it, but I’ve never heard a full Trippie Redd album. From what I have heard over the years, I’ve never really been a fan, but I also haven’t foun…

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