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Slow Fiction – dollhouse

Slow Fiction – dollhouse

The NYC indie rockers explore dense arrangements on their introspective full-length debut, bringing their tension between smoothness and bite into sharp focus.
Juan Edgardo Rodríguez 11 Aug 2026
Man/Woman/Chainsaw – Cannonball

Man/Woman/Chainsaw – Cannonball

Man/Woman/Chainsaw have found the perfect sweet-spot between edgy weirdness and tasteful sophistication. Their glorious debut is a delight.
David Coleman 10 Aug 2026
Badly Drawn Boy’s The Hour of the Bewilderbeast Revisited

Badly Drawn Boy’s The Hour of the Bewilderbeast Revisited

Bewilderbeast scooped the 2000 Mercury Prize and launched the career of Damon Gough. But how does it stand up today?
No Ripcord 07 Aug 2026
The Magic Number #6

The Magic Number #6

We’re heading back to the early 2000s for this week’s Magic Number. Can you solve it?
No Ripcord 05 Aug 2026
New Album Release Round-Up: July 2026

New Album Release Round-Up: July 2026

This month’s round-up features brief reviews of new albums from Nia Archives, Shannon Lay, Ultra Lights, Shearwater, Twisted Teens, and more.
No Ripcord 05 Aug 2026
Ariana Grande – Petal

Ariana Grande – Petal

The sophisticated pop artist is in total command of her sound, albeit coming from a troubled place lyrically.
No Ripcord 04 Aug 2026
Insider Monthly #7

Insider Monthly #7

This month’s Insider features Wet Leg, Nia Archives, Charli XCX, Open Mike Eagle & Kenny Segal, and more!
No Ripcord 03 Aug 2026

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