Inside Track

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Mountain Man Finds Musical And Personal Harmony On ‘Magic Ship’

The folk trio released its sophomore album earlier this year.

11-29
03:45

Metric Captures Its Thunderous Live Sound On ‘Art Of Doubt’

The Canadian rock quartet's originally had a much different plan for its seventh album.

10-01
03:39

20 Years In, Lucero Shows A New Side On ‘Among The Ghosts’

The long-running Memphis band revamps its sound and lyrics on its ninth album.

09-18
03:32

After His Breakthrough, Leon Bridges Pushes Beyond 1960s Soul

On ‘Good Thing,’ the young singer-songwriter takes his music in new directions.

09-11
04:17

Petal Is Angry, But Optimistic On ‘Magic Gone’

Pennsylvania artist Kiley Lotz's new album is split into two parts: Songs she wrote before psychological treatment, and songs she wrote in recovery.

07-25
04:01

Snail Mail Learns To Write Without Boundaries On ‘Lush’

The Baltimore band released its critically-acclaimed debut album last month.

07-17
03:37

On ‘Hollow Ground,’ Cut Worms Is A One-Man Vocal Group

The New York musician's debut album has a retro sound inspired by '50s doo-wop music.

06-29
03:41

Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks Wear Different Musical Disguises On ‘Sparkle Hard’

The Portland band tries out different sounds and genres on its seventh album.

06-15
04:01

After Years on the Road, Hinds Are Wiser and Stronger on ‘I Don’t Run’

After two years of nonstop touring, the Spanish band sings about the less glamorous side of the musician lifestyle on its sophomore album.

05-29
02:59

Parquet Courts Prove They’re No Slackers On ‘Wide Awake!’

The New York indie band's new album is an explicitly political commentary on the current state of the U.S.

05-18
03:07

Bad Licks Channel Anger Into A Timeless Rock Sound On Debut EP

The Denver band released the "Lies" EP earlier this year.

04-26
03:14

On ‘The House,’ Porches Takes Home Recording To A New Level

The third album from synth-pop artist Aaron Maine pays tribute to the New York City apartment where he created it.

03-29
03:09

Want To Hear They Might Be Giants’ New Album? Just Pick Up The Phone

The alternative music pioneers brought back their Dial-A-Song hotline to promote their 20th album, "I Like Fun."

03-22
03:39

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Feel Like Family On New Album

The Denver soul-rock octet this month released "Tearing At The Seams," the follow-up to its gold-selling debut album.

03-15
03:21

Alex Lahey’s ‘I Love You Like A Brother’ Sounds Like A Conversation With An Old Friend

The Australian rocker's 2017 LP was one of the most exciting debut records of the year.

02-19
03:05

Tune-Yards’ ‘I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life’ Combines Dance And Discomfort

Merrill Garbus sings about racism, white privilege and climate change on the experimental duo's fourth album.

01-19
04:13

On ‘HEAVN,’ Jamila Woods Celebrates The Chicago She Knows And Loves

The singer and poet set out to give a more balanced depiction of her hometown on her debut LP.

12-12
03:51

Cults Makes An ‘Offering’ Of Hopefulness On Third Album

The New York duo's new album comes after a much-needed break from touring and recording.

11-17
03:48

Torres Explores The Sound Of A Musician In Motion On ‘Three Futures’

Mackenzie Scott wrote the core of her third album during long walks through New York City.

11-03
03:31

Tristen Ties Her Music And Poetry Together On ‘Sneaker Waves’

The Nashville singer-songwriter's third album follows "Saturnine," her first volume of poetry.

10-26
03:38

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