I wrote about the incredible new live film from toe and how it feels to love a live album in the absence of real shows.

Here it is for The Alternative:

Live Record Review: toe – ‘DOKU-EN-KAI’

Last month I spoke to post-hardcore band Closer about their cathartic and moving new record Within One Stem. We also talked about Geoff Rickly, Slayer, and Decemberunderground. Here it is for The Alt:

Artist Interview: Closer Discusses Within One Stem

I reviewed the very pleasant new Antlers record for Slant:

Review: The Antlers’s Green to Gold Is Powered by a Sense of Muted Awe

Here’s my review of New Music and Big Pop, the debut LP from indie pop band Another Michael:

Album Review: Another Michael — New Music and Big Pop

I reviewed the debut full-length from Columbus screamo/hardcore band For Your Health. Here it is, for The Alternative:

Album Review: For Your Health — In Spite Of

I wrote about american poetry club and the grammar of a great record for The Alternative.

Review: american poetry club — do you believe in your heart?!

I wrote about Open Door Policy, the best Hold Steady album in over a decade, for Slant.

Review: The Hold Steady’s Open Door Policy Makes the Familiar Feel Fresh Again

I wrote a little bit about the new track from Noods for The Alternative.

Track Review: Noods – “Donkey Kong”

Blurbing season is not quite over yet. I contributed a few words about new releases from Really From, Bellows, and Hurry for The Alternative’s Most Anticipated list.

The Alternative’s Most Anticipated Albums of 2021

Happy new year everyone! Hope you had a safe and festive December.

I wanted to drop in and say that I’m starting a newsletter called “I Keep a Diary.” The first one goes out on Tuesday, January 5. Sign up here, if you’d like:

I Keep a Diary on Substack

See ya soon!