Music

“For most of us musicians, it’s not just the job. It’s our whole identity, it’s our whole world, it’s an extension of our personality.”

Caroline Rose’s “Superstar” is a concept album that follows the indie-pop artist on a quest for fame in Hollywood. Rose channels Talking Heads while managing to maintain total originality.

"It was really difficult to rehearse over Zoom or FaceTime, because it’s impossible to play together ... We didn’t do any digital rehearsal. There were a lot of emails that went back and forth about bowings and phrasing and tempos."

Nothing But Thieves came up with a great soundtrack to our quarantines, even if it wasn't on purpose. Overall, this album delivers two things for sure: funky bops to rock out to while driving, and songs you can curl up with under the covers, while dwelling on the lyrics.

The partially self-titled album, “Magic Oneohtrix Point Never,” consists of incredibly unique synth tones and often unintelligible vocals that combine to create a cinematic soundscape that is unlike anything you’ve heard before.

 “Love Is The King” is an expertly executed homemade album that is perfectly easy to listen to. If you are not already quarantining with (and thus, growing weary of) your family, this album will make you want to give them a call.

The nostalgia is palpable in Beabadoobee’s music. “Fake It Flowers” draws from ‘90s and 2000s alternative rock, including the influence of artists like Avril Lavigne and Sheryl Crow.

COVID-19 has changed everything, but has impacted the performing arts greatly. According to Americans for the Arts, $13.9 billion have been lost by non-profit arts and cultural organizations as of Oct. 5.

Future Islands must have also been aware that their new album is a great match for this time of year. The band meets the moment while creating a simultaneously unique and accessible album that puts them in discussion for end-of-year awards.