Reviews Archive

In-depth editorial reviews of new independent music releases. Each review includes a summary, key facts, genre classification, and score where applicable. We review singles, EPs, and albums across all indie genres — our coverage prioritizes honest, useful assessment over hype.

Scores range from 0 to 10 where provided. Not all releases receive a numerical score. Reviews are written by our editorial team based on the released music.

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Review Global Bass / Electronic

DJ Plead

Review: DJ Plead - Please

Pitchfork reviews DJ Plead’s Please, a contemplative second LP where Arab-world rhythmic memory, hard drum and spacious electronic production become private language.

June 24, 2026

Review Metalcore / Heavy

Converge

Review: Converge - Hum of Hurt

Pitchfork reviews Converge’s Hum of Hurt, the metalcore band’s second album of 2026, heavier, more deliberate and more urgent than its predecessor.

June 24, 2026

Review French Rap / Diaspora Dance Pop

LinLin

Review: LinLin - DISCO INFERNO

Pitchfork reviews LinLin’s DISCO INFERNO, a lean debut grounded in dance styles across the Black diaspora and a playful relationship with Francophone pop history.

June 24, 2026

Review Philly Alternative Hip-Hop

Tierra Whack

Review: Tierra Whack - WHACK'S MUSEUM

Pitchfork reviews WHACK’S MUSEUM, with Tierra Whack returning to back-to-basics mixtape energy, cartoon wordplay and Philadelphia punchline tradition.

June 24, 2026

Review Modern Rock 8.8/10

Sansarin

Review: Sansarin - Breakdown

A modern rock release that turns emotional exhaustion into a full-force confession, delivering raw, intense, and sincere songwriting.

June 13, 2026

Review Melodic House 8.5/10

Rafiro, Frank Abraham, Glass Cat

Review: Rafiro, Frank Abraham, Glass Cat – “Leave It All Behind”

A melodic house release that delivers both emotional depth and dancefloor appeal, built around themes of release, healing, and personal transformation.

April 18, 2026