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Game On: Playing Purity Ring

Running through a field wielding a sword, the distinctive electronic duo's self-titled fourth record is the soundtrack to an imaginary video game. Join Purity Ring on the journey.
Durand Jones & The Indications Get Their 'Flowers'

Full of classic soul songs, the band's fourth studio record sees the five piece documenting their most organic, collaborative, mature and honest moments yet on the self-produced and -recorded “Flowers.”
There's No Future That's Not Garbage

"You say my time is over, that I have gotten old," Shirley Manson sings on the band's eighth studio record. It's true, Garbage is aging—but the foursome are embracing it and making every moment counts.
The Head And The Heart Find a Familiar Feeling

Embracing in-the-moment spontaneity, the Seattle sextet open their collective ‘Aperture’ on their sixth studio album and rediscover a homey closeness they haven’t felt in years.
Fruition's Still Got Something to Say

After growing up and maturing together, the Portland band is at the height of its powers thanks to a collective cohesivity and love for one another—and the world.
Mt. Joy Finds Balance While Still Having Fun

Riding the roller coaster of life on the road, Mt. Joy documents it all—from "rare moments of peace" to "crazy, high-energy moments," singer Matt Quinn tells—on the group's fourth LP, “Hope We Have Fun.”

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