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'Creature Of Habit' Ironically Displays Courtney Barnett's Biggest Changes Both In Music And Life
Read our review for Courtney Barnett's latest LP
Mar 30


Model/Actriz - Swan Songs
Pulling from IDM and punk rock, Model/Actriz certianly have a unique sound to themselves. Possibly the most surprising part of their sonic identity is the refrain they exert in every song. Many artists in this space go for a maximalist vibe, but this group seems to aim for a busy yet refined approach. The timbre of every instrument is simultaneously breaming with life and drowning in reverb and delay.
Mar 28


Album Review: Grace Ives - Girlfriend
Grace Ives doesn’t ease you into Girlfriend. She kind of throws you into it—half-dressed, heart racing, still dealing with last night’s decisions. And somehow, that’s exactly why it works.
Mar 26


Luke Combs Returns With 22-Track Album The Way I Am
Released March 20, The Way I Am marks another major moment in Luke Combs career, delivering 22 new songs that reflect both his growth as an artist and his continued influence in country music.
Mar 25


The Brand New Beabadoobee Single Featuring The Marias
Crank It Music Magazine's review for the latest Beabadoobee and The Marias single 'All I Did Was Dream Of You'
Mar 23


Miss Freddye Lets the Blues Speak Plain on “Slippin’ Away”
Miss Freddye doesn’t dress the blues up for company, and on Slippin’ Away, she doesn’t try to sell you anything you haven’t already lived through yourself. That’s part of what makes this single work. It’s direct, unpretentious, and grounded in the kind of emotional reality that blues has always depended on to stay relevant.
Mar 18


Gary Pratt Finds the Sweet Spot Between Nostalgia and Now on “Buzzin’”
There’s a particular kind of country song that doesn’t try to prove anything — it just exists in a moment and trusts you’ll recognize yourself in it. Gary Pratt’s “Buzzin’” is exactly that kind of song. It’s not chasing reinvention or staking a claim in the genre wars. Instead, it settles comfortably into the space where memory, place, and feeling intersect.
Mar 18


Nashville Punk Band Snooper Releases "On Tape" Versions of their 2025 Album ‘Worldwide’
Crank It's Review for Worldwide On Tape, the latest from Nashville Punk Rock Band Snooper
Mar 18


Jim Irsay Collection sets new records with Black Strat selling for $14.55 million dollars
On March 12, 2026, the late Jim Irsay, former owner of the Indianapolis Colts, had his vast and impressive collection of famous musical instruments, sports memorabilia, and a slew of other kinds of iconic pieces. The sales were overseen by Christie's Auction House and it generated 93 million dollars, which significant amounts of money went to charity. Here are some of the notiable items.
Mar 16


Reflective Jazz-Rock Fusion for the Modern Era: Macabre Plaza- Southwestern Reincarnation
Atmospheric and inviting contemplation. This short collection of tracks from Macabre Plaza form their second LP, which has plenty of great ideas to offer.
Mar 16


There's More Than Just Nostalgia in this Return: Heavenly – Highway to Heaven
'90s twee band Heavenly returns many years later in the same style and form previously inhabited by the band.
Mar 9
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