Reviews
Arab Strap I’m totally fine with it don’t give a fuck anymore
The Scottish duo focuses on the pervasive nature of being online with an engaging genre-hopping sound that elevates singer-songwriter Aidan Moffat's acerbic narratives.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews...
Arap Strap I’m totally fine with it don’t give a fuck anymore
The Scottish duo focuses on the pervasive nature of being online with an engaging genre-hopping sound that elevates singer-songwriter Aidan Moffat's acerbic narratives.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews...
Taylor Swift The Tortured Poets Department
The cultural juggernaut treads water on her record-breaking eleventh studio album.
David Coleman reviews…
Beyoncé COWBOY CARTER
You know, if five years ago, someone had told you there was a Beyoncé country album, you'd have just assumed she'd been elected as the leader of a country and named it after herself.
Joe Rivers still isn't ruling out that scenario in the near-future...Features
February 2024 New Music Round-Up
What a month! February 2024 saw the release of several great records.
Juan and David discuss them here…
The 50 Best Albums of 2023
It's time to reveal our top albums of the year. A time-honored tradition since 2002, our full list consists of 50 albums selected by the entire No Ripcord staff.
Click here to find out who took the number one spot...Latest Believe the Hype Pick
Arab Strap I’m totally fine with it don’t give a fuck anymore
Quick Takes
Phosphorescent Revelator
Even at its grandest, Matthew Houck's eighth album flows with patience, designed with a simplicity that invites reflection....
Friko Where we’ve been, Where we go from here
The Chiago duo writes nervy, life-affirming indie rock with a baroque bent that begs for a grand stage.