Wrote a thousand words on Geese, reflecting on how exciting it’s been to watch their rise in real time.

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Last week, Nine Inch Nails dropped one of the best albums of the year. The score for Tron: Ares, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' first under the NIN name, is absolutely brilliant. Just published my review on Substack, check it out here:
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Nine Inch Nails remain one of the greatest live acts in the world. Last night in St. Paul was ferocious and groundbreaking (per usual). Do not miss this tour.

Nathan Fielder, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross

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Nearly 15 years since their last LP, Clipse are in rollout mode for their comeback album Let God Sort Em Out, dropping next month. The lead single, “Ace Trumpets,” was impressive. But the follow-up, “So Be It,” is one of the best tracks of the year.

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Swans' 17th album, Birthing, is yet another incredible record in their discography. It is an incredible conclusion to such a unique chapter in the band's history. Full review and more in this week's Mic-Check Newsletter: miccheck.beehiiv.com/p/06-09-25

Lorde is back. This time, she's picking up where Melodrama left off. Read my full review of her new single, "What Was That," and more in this week's edition of Mic-Check Newsletter. miccheck.beehiiv.com/p/04-28-25

Reviewed the opening track to Car Seat Headrest’s first album in half a decade, The Scholars. Read that and more in this week’s edition of Mic-Check Newsletter.

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Reviewed Carti's LONG-awaited album, MUSIC, for Mic-Check Newsletter this week. Read that and more here: miccheck.beehiiv.com/p/chasing-pe...

Going into 2025, I'll be putting out reviews, commentary, and other news on my Substack –– Starstruck. Fittingly, my first classic review, on Lady Gaga's The Fame is up now. ethanlambert.substack.com/p/lady-gaga-...