Apparently when band leader Aurora Wolfe was asked what the name of her band’s latest album translated to she told them it meant “nice to meet you.” In actuality it translates to something along the lines of “I’m a bastard,” but rest assured there are no bastard songs here.
A fresh and moody folk-rock offering that finds its groove early on and sticks to it, Dump Babes confront themes of colonialism, Indigenous displacement, and identity while taking listeners through disco-infused peaks and dreamy, ethereal valleys.
By Sarah Morrison
Rock and roll innovator Kyle Thomas reminds us there’s no place like home with new album, Smalltown Stardust.
By Stephan Boissonneault
Look sharp! It’s Aquarius szn.
By Ben Boddez
The Italian Eurovision champs’ first majority-English album is full of roaring solos, raspy vocals, and delightful sleaze.