Lorna Kruesel

November 13, 2023

In review: Kevin Abstract’s third solo album “Blanket”

By Lorna Kruesel

Released on Nov. 3, “Blanket,” Kevin’s Abstract’s third solo studio album showcases the artist’s versatility and boldness.

April 25, 2023

Record Recap: The Pixies’ “Doolittle”

By Lorna Kruesel

“Doolittle” begins and ends with greatness, and it rightfully deserves its famous spot in the early alt-rock world.

November 17, 2022

Staff Writer Favorites: Top 10 albums of 2022

By Lorna Kruesel

Staff Writer Lorna Kruesel shares her top 10 albums of 2022!

November 10, 2022

Record Recap: Dean Blunt’s “BLACK METAL”

By Lorna Kruesel

British singer-songwriter Dean Blunt dips his toes into the avant-garde and art-pop genres on his 2014 album “BLACK METAL.” 

October 20, 2022

Record Recap: 23 years since MF DOOM’s “Operation: Doomsday”

By Lorna Kruesel

MF DOOM, or Daniel Dumile, shaped the ’90s underground rap and hip-hop scene in the U.S.

October 13, 2022

Staff writer favorites: Fall albums to listen to

By Lorna Kruesel

Here are our staff writer's favorite fall albums to listen to!

October 6, 2022

Record recap: Alex G’s “Beach Music”

By Lorna Kruesel

Alex G’s 2015 album “Beach Music” challenges the ‘sad’ album archetype by taking its listeners through a sort of auditory haunted house — all the while begging for your trust.

July 20, 2022

Record Recap: Clairo’s Autumnal Masterpiece “Sling”

By Lorna Kruesel

This album is about love and heartbreak, building a home and strengthening the relationships that matter most to us.

May 26, 2022

Record Recap: Revisiting “Apollo XXI” after Three Years

By Lorna Kruesel

Steve Lacy’s first studio album proved itself as a beautifully-crafted, fun collection of songs with each track bringing bright and exuberant energy.

April 30, 2022

Record Recap: Revisiting Kevin Abstract’s “ARIZONA BABY” Four Years Later

By Lorna Kruesel

“ARIZONA BABY” has incredible production value and proved itself as Abstract’s strongest album.

April 7, 2022

Reflections Of Weyes Blood’s “Titanic Rising”: 3 Years Later

By Lorna Kruesel

The album exists as a vulnerable collection of young adult experiences, all of which click together like puzzle pieces.

March 9, 2022

Record Recap: Revisiting “Horse Jumper Of Love” Six Years Later

By Lorna Kruesel

Horse Jumper of Love, the Boston-based slowcore band, has most certainly contributed to the indie-rock music scene in the second half of the 2010s.

March 3, 2022

Artsweek on Spotify: Calming Tracks to Ease the Stress of Finals Season

By Lorna Kruesel

Jam to this playlist when the stress of finals becomes overwhelming or as the anxiousness of spring and new beginnings creeps in. 

February 27, 2022

Record Recap: Revisiting TV Girl’s Timeless Album “Who Really Cares” Six Years Later

By Lorna Kruesel

TV Girl, the San Diego-based band most popular for its vast array of synth-pop music, released their second studio album “Who Really Cares” on Feb. 25, 2016.

February 18, 2022

Record Recap: Four Years Since Rejjie Snow’s “Dear Annie”

By Lorna Kruesel

“Dear Annie,” the Dublin-based rapper’s debut full-length album, details both the blossoming and slow passing of a relationship.   

February 10, 2022

Artsweek on Spotify: Valentine’s Day Tracks for the Hopeful Heart

By Lorna Kruesel

With Valentine’s Day approaching, I thought what better way to celebrate than to give to those reading this a playlist from the depths of my more or less emotionally wounded, yet hopeful, heart.