Music Features
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Quick Takes (February 2021)
We're back with our first Quick Takes of 2020! Juan Edgardo Rodríguez, alongside writers Mark Moody, Peter Quinton, and Simon Sweeney, once again revisit a handful of albums that caught their attention during the past month. This month's selections include Cassandra Jenkins, Maxïmo Park, Black Country, New Road, and more.
Cassandra Jenkins leads this month's picks... -
The Best Albums of 2020
So this is it! It's time to reveal our top albums of the year. A longstanding tradition since 2002, our full list consists of 50 albums selected by the entire No Ripcord staff.
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Remembering Sam Jayne
It was announced earlier today that Love as Laughter's vocalist and guitarist Sam Jayne has died.
David Coleman reflects on the band's 2005 classic Laughter's Fifth, an enduring favourite at No Ripcord HQ... -
The Best 50 Albums of 2020 (Bubbling Under)
Considering the deluge of albums that come out every year, there's always a select, praise-worthy few that fall just short of making our annual Top 50. Here, we honor some contenders that didn't quite make our official list, but should also be given a chance.
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Quick Takes (November 2020 - Covers Edition)
Staff writer Mark Moody takes over with this month's covers-filled edition of Quick Takes, though not without bringing along Juan Edgardo Rodríguez to chime in with some extra picks. This month's selections include Marika Hackman, Lambchop, Deerhoof, and more.
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Pool Holograph (Interview)
The Chicago four-piece discuss working with famed local producer Dave Vettraino, perfecting their sound through live performances, and their latest album Love Touched Time and Time Began to Sweat.
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Quick Takes (October 2020)
In our ongoing Quick Takes feature, Juan Edgardo Rodríguez, Kirk Sever, and Mark Moody revisit a handful of albums that caught their attention during the month of October. This month's selections include Fuzz, Dawes, PYNKIE, and more.
Fuzz leads this month's picks... -
Andrew Cedermark (Interview)
The New Jersey indie rocker on teaching, woodworking, and returning to music with his latest solo project Fort/da.
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Quick Takes (August/September 2020)
In our ongoing Quick Takes feature, Juan Edgardo Rodríguez, Ethan Gordon, Kirk Sever, and Joe Rivers revisit a handful of albums that caught their attention during the months of August and September—featuring Deftones, Kurt Vile, Bill Callahan, and more.
Featuring Deftones and 11 more artists... -
5 Albums to Check Out on October’s Bandcamp Friday
The No Ripcord staff recommends five of our favorite projects from this year that you should support on this Bandcamp Friday.
Click here to read our picks...
