The New York Times – Music:
Sam Green’s documentary about the physics and emotions attached to sound comes to BAM with a live score performed by JD Samson and Michael O’Neill.
Author: Lindsay Zoladz
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Aldous Harding’s Gloriously Peculiar World of Songs
The New York Times – Music:
On her fourth album, “Warm Chris,” the New Zealand singer and songwriter delivers unpredictable but enchanting vocals and enigmatic lyrics that revel in simplicity.
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Nilüfer Yanya’s Music Is a Family Affair
The New York Times – Music:
The British musician has long collaborated on videos with her sister. Her new album, “Painless,” stems from exploring her lineage, and what exactly it means to “be from somewhere.”
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At Billie Eilish’s Arena Show, the Only Spectacle Is Herself
The New York Times – Music:
The 20-year-old musician’s staging at Madison Square Garden was minimal compared to many pop extravaganzas. The concert’s power was fueled by her animated presence.
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Taylor Swift’s ‘All Too Well’ and the Weaponization of Memory
The New York Times – Music:
The new 10-minute version of a bitter breakup song from 2012 luxuriates in its details and its supersize length, correcting a power imbalance in the relationship it describes.
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Snail Mail Turns a Bleeding Heart Into a Spectacular Album
The New York Times – Music:
On her second LP, “Valentine,” the singer and guitarist Lindsey Jordan delivers direct lyrics and wrenching melodies in the service of vivid emotional truths.
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Ed Sheeran Sticks With a Familiar Formula on ‘=’
The New York Times – Music:
The British singer-songwriter’s fourth solo studio album reflects major shifts in his personal life that aren’t equally matched by musical growth.