Reviews
Sinai Vessel I Sing
Caleb Cordes’ fourth album as Sinai Vessel covers plenty of ground and is musically his best yet.
Mark Moody reviews..
Good Looks Lived Here For a While
On their second LP, the Austin, Texas indie rockers build on their dynamic melodic sensibilities, complemented by frontperson Tyler Jordan's thoughtful lyricism.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews...
Charli XCX BRAT
Brat and it's got a high score so it's just like all the other reviews but it was written by someone different so it's not.
Joe Rivers channels his inner pop girlie...
Elbow Audio Vertigo
The Manchester veterans' 10th album feels like a worthy sequel to the progressive stylings of Giants of All Sizes. It’s a more focused affair that hones the band’s sprawling ambitions into a decidedly tight, rhythmic, and kinetic record.
Joe Marvilli reviews...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
Charli XCX BRAT
Quick Takes
Aaron Frazer Into the Blue
Away from his day job in Durand Jones & The Indications, Aaron Frazer shows no sign of acknowledging any music from the last three decades.
Cola The Gloss
The Montreal post-punk trio simplifies their jerky rhythms with a slightly punkier hue.