David Anthony
Stream of the Crop: 6 New Albums for Heavy Rotation
New albums from Animal Collective and Mitski top this week's list.
Ink & Dagger's 'The Fine Art of Original Sin' Gave Hardcore Some Theatrics
20 years ago, the Philadelphia band injected some much needed showmanship into a staunch, humorless punk scene.
The Oh Sees’ 20 Albums Are Weird and Diverse. Here’s Where to Start
They've had more name changes than most bands have albums. It's hard to find an entry point. Here's a handy guide.
The Guide to Getting into Napalm Death
The long-running pioneers have repeatedly reinvented their sound over the last three decades, from grind to death metal and back again.
Dillinger Four's 'Midwestern Songs of the Americas' Spawned a Scene of Copycats
Released 20 years ago, the debut album from the Minnesota band created a new template for pop-punk that bands are still trying in vain to replicate.
Tim Kinsella Ranks (Most of) Joan of Arc's Big, Misunderstood Discography
Ahead of the band's new album, '1984,' Kinsella takes a stroll through the project's huge, weird catalog of divisive releases.
20 Years Ago, Saetia Defined Screamo in Just Nine Songs
With their sole LP, the New York band pushed against hardcore norms to accidentally define a subgenre.
Stream of the Crop: 14 New Albums for Heavy Rotation
A breakout album from Lil Baby, a self-critical record from Courtney Barnett, and a wordy reckoning from Parquet Courts top this week's list of essential new projects.
Mike Park Picks His Ten Favorite Asian Man Records Releases
Over more than two decades, Park's California-based ska-punk label has been responsible for over 300 releases. He narrowed it down to his favorite ten.
Big Ups’ New Album Kicks a Big Ol’ Hole into Post-Hardcore
Listen to 'Two Parts Together' and drop the notion that post-hardcore albums have to be a joyless slog.
Ceremony's Ross Farrar Ranks the Band's Five Eclectic Records
From powerviolence to art-punk, the band's sound has taken a lot of wild turns in their 13-year tenure.
The Guide to Getting into Pearl Jam
While many rock fans left their love of Pearl Jam in the 90s, the band has continued to create music on their own terms.