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Tame Impala's newest album is certainly fun to listen to, but its surface-level feelings lack any deeper impact.

‘Deadbeat’ puts the ‘tame’ in Tame Impala

Matt Herrick, Senior Reporter October 23, 2025

It’s been five years since Tame Impala released his last studio album, “The Slow Rush,” to generally positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. Kevin Parker has now returned to the mainstage,...

Darkwave duo Dead Cool performs at Denounce Normalcy's Goth Night at Moe Joe Coffee Co.

Moe Joe comes alive for Goth Nite

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor October 23, 2025

Moe Joe Coffee Co. was overtaken by seasonally appropriate spooky sounds on Oct. 17, when goth bands Tears for the Dying and Dead Cool took the stage. The event was organized by Maxwell Greenzweig, a sophomore...

The Dare performs at Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse on Oct. 2.

The Dare lives up to his potential

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor October 9, 2025

Just over a year ago, I opined in this publication that the indie pop star known as The Dare was “a one-trick pony.” I received his debut record, “What’s Wrong With New York?,” with a relative...

Swift released her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on Oct. 3, 2025.

From tortured poet to ebullient showgirl: A look into Taylor Swift’s new album

Abigail Tabor, Senior Reporter October 3, 2025

After ending the 632-day Eras Tour about ten months ago, Taylor Swift is dazzling fans once again with her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” Years of planning and Easter egg planting have built...

Geese's new album "Getting Killed" is violent, raucous, sporadically anthemic and consistently great.

I loved ‘Getting Killed’

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor September 26, 2025

A few weeks ago, I proclaimed Geese frontman Cameron Winter “a musical genius,” rhapsodizing about his amazing solo album “Heavy Metal.” At the time, I was confident that no one could release a...

David Byrne's new album "Who is the Sky?" is a fun addition to his extensive body of work.

David Byrne asks ‘Who Is the Sky?’

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor September 18, 2025

The most quintessential song on David Byrne’s new album “Who Is the Sky?” is its third. Entitled “My Apartment Is My Friend,” the track finds Byrne wistfully recalling the ups and downs of life...

Zach Top's newest album “Ain't In It For My Health,” takes a step away from his first album's style, while still integrating aspects that fans love.

Zach Top’s new album proves he’s here to stay

Nathan Inman, Senior Reporter September 16, 2025

After the success of his debut album a year ago, Zach Top released his highly anticipated sophomore album “Ain't In It For My Health” last Friday. Top released his first album “Cold Beer &...

Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker performs "Spike Island" at the Tabernacle in Atlanta.

Pulp is back for ‘More’

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor September 11, 2025

It’s like the 90s all over again — the biggest and loudest Britpop band has once again overshadowed the cleverest and best. Oasis have set aside their differences in the name of becoming wealthier...

Members of WSBF-FM, Clemson's student-run radio station, enjoy Big Thief's "Double Infinity" at the station's album listening party.

WSBF-FM chills out to Big Thief’s ‘Double Infinity’ at album release party

Cole Jersek, Columnist September 10, 2025

Clemson’s student-run alternative radio station, WSBF-FM Clemson, held a release party on Sept. 5 for the album “Double Infinity” by indie folk band Big Thief. In collaboration with the band’s...

Cameron Winter's "Heavy Metal" is an unqualified masterpiece.

Cameron Winter is a musical genius

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor September 4, 2025

Occasionally, an album comes along that feels like an instant musical watershed moment. These records go beyond the traditional, and often overstated, classification of an album as an instant classic,...

It's hard not to feel energized while listening to Jamiroquai's "Dynamite."

Revisiting Jamiroquai’s ‘Dynamite’ 20 years later

Cole Jersek, Columnist August 20, 2025

English jazz and funk band Jamiroquai’s music always has a consistent style while surprising me with every listen. With their 2005 album "Dynamite" reaching its 20th anniversary last month, I figure...

"Forever Howlong," Black Country, New Road's first album without former frontman Isaac Wood, is exceptional.

Black Country, New Road reinvent themselves on ‘Forever Howlong’

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor April 3, 2025

Reviews of Black Country, New Road’s recent music often feel like eulogies for a previous incarnation of the band. Its first two albums, recorded with singer-guitarist Isaac Wood, are rightfully hailed...

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