For a quarter-century, the Canadian chamber ensemble has made hold music for awaiting a revolution. Suddenly, on their seventh album, they sound hopeful it could come.
Even as she surveys heartbreak and self-doubt, Jenn Wasner’s second solo album sounds confident. Textural layers of guitar and synth offer depth, yet allow her voice to lead the way.
Led by 19-year-old Jana Bahrich, the fiery emo duo tackle big existential questions and turbulent emotions in four short songs that throw off promising sparks of brilliance.
The auspicious debut from the Chicago indie rock trio has the spontaneous feel of close friends bonding before the universe has a chance to pry them apart.
Celeste, glaive, YL, Goat Girl, and more under-the-radar finds
In this Rising interview, the introspective Brooklyn rapper talks about how writing helps him work through pain, collaborating with his childhood friend Earl Sweatshirt, and his restorative new album.
In the second episode of a two-part documentary, producers Madlib and Kaytranada learn more about the installation of the custom in-dash record player in the Lexus IS Wax. Madlib then takes the Lexus IS Wax Edition for a spin to premiere his and Kaytranada’s exclusive double-sided single. Produced by Pitchfork with Lexus.
Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today we revisit the influential debut from the SoCal band, a pop-punk spark that spread like wildfire in the Tumblr era.
On her second album, recently reissued for its 20th anniversary, the lone woman of Ruff Ryders took the reins and made the loudest statement of her career.
Moving beyond his label’s grounding in UK soundsystem styles, the Wisdom Teeth cofounder shows newfound devotion to melody, texture, and feeling.
Steeped in Acadian musical heritage, the Louisiana songwriter’s sketchy four-track recordings and odd, dreamy storytelling evoke the likes of Jessica Pratt or Elliott Smith.