Jack Conte is Building an Algorithm That Doesn’t Rot Your Brain
[New York Times] The World Wide Web was introduced some three decades ago. Describing in 2019 the hopes that had been projected onto the internet at its inception, The New York Times Magazine wrote that many believed it would “empower the masses, overthrow hierarchies” and help “build a virtual world that was far superior to the terrestrial ...
Album Review: Liam Kazar – Pilot Light
[The Indy Review] There’s something quietly reassuring about an artist who doesn’t rush to reinvent, but instead refines. That’s what Liam Kazar’s sophomore album Pilot Light feels like. Chicago-born, Brooklyn-based Kazar offers a warm continuation of his debut, Due North, only this time with a smarter production approach and deeper emotional footing. It’s the work of someone who knows his lane and ...
Lucinda Williams Announces New Album, ‘World’s Gone Wrong,’ Due in January; Check Out Lead Single, Featuring Brittney Spencer
[American Songwriter] Lucinda Williams has announced plans to release a new studio album, World’s Gone Wrong, in 2026. The 10-track collection is due out on January 23, and includes collaborations with Brittney Spencer, Mavis Staples, and Norah Jones. According to an official description of World’s Gone Wrong, the album features a variety of topical songs that are “a pure reflection of ...
Ratboys Announce New Album, Share Video for New Song “Anywhere”
[Under the Radar] Singin’ to an Empty Chair Due Out February 6, 2026 via New West By Mark Redfern Chicago indie rockers Ratboys have announced a new album, Singin’ to an Empty Chair, and shared a video for a new song from it, “Anywhere.” Singin’ to an Empty Chair is due out February 6, 2026 via New West, their first for ...
