European museum of the year resting on its laurels
While showcasing its image as a champion of equality, development and growth, the Design Museum’s actions implicitly show us that perhaps that’s not quite the case
Everybody wants to change the world: Looking at the White Album’s Legacy 50 Years on
Exactly fifty years ago, the year 1968 was to be the beginning of the end for the Beatles. Lennon had finally escaped the clutches of chronic acid tripping, partly due to his burgeoning love for Yoko Ono, partly due to the retreat the band made to Rishikesh where they were
The Hippo in the room: toxic masculinity
Following up a debut LP as well-received and enjoyable as Landmark was bound to be a tough job for Hippo Campus. The American Midwest’s breeziest indie rock band have not shied away from the pressure though, and have just released a record that – despite not being a big departure
Beware the man who has everything
Father John Misty’s back. God’s Favourite Customer, his fourth full-length, is a tortured and tantalisingly vulnerable exploration of the human psyche. Serving wit and darkness in equal measure, Josh Tillman only reaffirms his lyrical majesty.
Beach House return with lucky number 7
The dream-pop band’s latest work sees them developing their sound, embracing a more aggressive palette, while retaining their charm.
MGMT: transformed, transfigured, transcendental
Little Dark Age marks the end of the band’s own dark period as they plunge into synthy waters, reinventing themselves and creating some interesting new music along the way.