Inside TrackListenCrocodiles Use ‘Dreamless’ Nights To Their AdvantageThe duo had creative breakthroughs while suffering from insomnia. That led to a new sound on their latest album.By Bruce Trujillo
Inside TrackListenLake Street Dive Uncovers Inspiration In An Unlikely PlaceThe band tried something new for their latest release. They looked for artists they’d never listened to.By Rebekah Romberg
Inside TrackListenIn Divisive Times, Craig Finn Looks For Common GroundThe Hold Steady frontman’s latest solo album “We All Want The Same Things” features his most autobiographical work to date.By Daniel Mescher
Inside TrackListenJapandroids Broaden Their Musical Horizon On ‘Near To The Wild Heart Of Life’The Vancouver duo moved away from the spontaneous feel of previous records and experimented in the studio for its third album.By Daniel Mescher
Inside TrackListenTennis Returns To The Sea With ‘Yours Conditionally’The Denver husband-and-wife duo self-released and self-produced their fourth album after a long sailing trip.By Daniel Mescher
Inside TrackListenThundercat Teams Up With Unexpected Musical Heroes On ‘Drunk’The bassist and singer recruited Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins for his new LP.By Daniel Mescher
Inside TrackListenLandlady Uses Weirdness As A Weapon On ‘The World Is A Loud Place’The Brooklyn band’s new album finds singer Adam Schatz at his most confident.By Daniel Mescher
Inside TrackListenWax Tailor’s Latest Is An American Road Trip SoundtrackThe French producer’s “By Any Beats Necessary” is heavily influenced by American blues and hip-hop.By Daniel Mescher