September 9, 2016
Made with little more than a bass guitar and drum machine, Sneaks' marvelous 2016 debut is a brief but compelling wonder of lo-fi minimalism and subversive wit.
April 1, 2016
Produced by the Dirty Projectors' Dave Longstreth, Bombino's 2016 release was recorded in a converted barn in Woodstock, New York, and delivers the full range of Bombino's gifts as composer, singer, and guitarist. The only Longstreth signature is the bright, canny mix, while Bombino's double-tracked guitar is framed by a crack rhythm section. It embraces and intertwines the history of various traditions, from West African folk to blues and rock to reggae -- and expands the reach of them all.