The Lemon Twigs – Look For Your Mind!
The Lemon Twigs are reliable purveyors of pristine power pop with a side of nostalgia—but is it enough?
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Broken Social Scene – Remember the Humans
Returning after nine years, The Canadian indie rock collective intrigues with their patchwork approach to songwriting.
Big Star Interview (2009)
In 2009, No Ripcord caught up with Jody Stephens and Andy Hummel to discuss the legacy of Big Star—popular music’s greatest cult band.
Pigeon - OUTTANATIONAL
Led by charismatic frontperson Falle Nioke, the Margate, UK five-piece effortlessly expands their sound and vision on their debut album.
Groovy, Laidback & Nasty: A History of Independent Music in Sheffield
Daniel Dylan Wray’s Groovy, Laidback & Nasty is a meticulously researched history of Sheffield music that captures the city’s strange mix of creativity, humility, and myth-making. Its appeal will extend far beyond the city’s boundaries.
Cindy – Another Country
Cindy’s intoxicating fusion of slowcore and indie pop makes the San Francisco quartet one of the best quiet bands in the business.
New Album Release Round-Up: April 2026
Our April Round-Up offers another series of quick takes on eight overlooked new records, including Lime Garden’s breakthrough, Metric’s comeback, and fresh releases from Failure, Yaya Bey, and Deary.