Mike Katzif
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The D.C.-based three-piece Ex Hex, in a word, rocks. For its new record, the band shakes up the frayed-but-taut tumult for which its known with some nods to '70s prog-rock and '80s hair-metal. -
The Brooklyn band's first single from Good Fruit processes the sorrow and aimlessness felt after the death of a loved one, before becoming a life-affirming anthem. -
Following the dissolution of their marriage and band, Exitmusic's Aleksa Palladino and Devon Church unleash a gorgeous if haunting storm of images and sound.
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Brighter Wounds achieves another breakthrough during a fraught and heartbreaking period. It's the band's most personal album yet.
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The Toronto indie-rock band's sophomore album builds on the promise of its celebrated debut.
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The pop-punk duo's debut album will give those weathering tough times the confidence to pick themselves up and dance.
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With a woozy hook that's as dissonant as it is catchy, the Philadelphia band's new song mixes the pretty with the messy.
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The band's 13th album feels like a tonal sequel to 2014's terrific Fuego, thanks to a balanced ear for Phish's on-stage exuberance and sonic cohesion.
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The English singer-songwriter's new album is a collection of stark, beautiful chamber-pop ballads that run him through the emotional wringer.
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Messy and fun, the Australian duo's pop-punk bursts with chunky guitars and big riffs. It's a perfect sun-streaked soundtrack for skinned-knee skate videos and beach bonfires at dusk.
