Pond in Fine, Sprawling Form on Double Album ‘Stung!’
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WA band's 10th album plays like an obscure psych-pop gem from another era
Normani Finally Hits Her Sweet Spot on ‘Dopamine’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsThe road to the R&B singer’s highly anticipated debut wasn’t easy, but the end result proves the wait was worth it
Hockey Dad Deliver Exciting New Sounds on ‘Rebuild Repeat’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsWindang duo add a fresh twist to their festival-ready rock anthems on new album
Mel Parsons Creates Triumph From Tragedy on ‘Sabotage’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsParsons' sixth album features some of the singer-songwriter's best work to date
Tems’ ‘Born in the Wild’ is a Searing Spiritual for a Tortured Generation
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsShe's already expanded the sound of Nigerian pop. Her excellent debut album gives her music even more body and soul.
Georgia Lines Gets Raw and Delicate on Debut Album ‘The Rose of Jericho’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsPiano-driven R&B and indie-pop from the talented Aotearoa singer-songwriter
Charli XCX Is Dancing on the Edge
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsWith 'Brat,' the avant-pop rebel delivers a confessional LP that never loses its energy
Crowded House Follow Immaculate Pop Instincts on ‘Gravity Stairs’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsAn impressive new chapter for the legendary AU/NZ pop-rock band on eighth LP
Vince Staples Shows a Softer Side on ‘Dark Times’
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsVeteran rapper continues to craft densely lyrical, hook-filled bangers while reaching towards new depths of understanding about his life
PARK RD Show Lots of Promise on Catchy Debut Album
Posted in: Music Album ReviewsThe Auckland band release polished collection of catchy, singalong pop-rock anthems
