"For the better part of a decade, Bay Area indie vet Glenn Donaldson has been making mopey janglepop as The Reds, Pinks & Purples at an incredible pace - especially when you consider the project's persona envisions someone who would rather stay in bed."
"RPPs' sound owes a lot to Sarah Records bands like The Field Mice, and of course The Smiths, with lyrical themes that vacillate between Charlie Brown-style sad-sack missives and cautionary tales about the music industry, all delivered with a mordant sense of humor."
"Acknowledge Kindness, his first non-compilation album for Fire Records, drops the façade just a little. 'This album is probably about learning to live with...'"
This week features a variety of new music releases, including nine album reviews and twelve notable releases. Artists like Glenn Donaldson's The Reds, Pinks & Purples showcase janglepop influenced by Sarah Records and The Smiths. The lyrical themes often reflect a blend of humor and melancholy. Additionally, interviews with filmmakers like Chandler Levack highlight indie films set in music scenes. Recent releases from Massive Attack, Tricky, and Boards of Canada contribute to a vibrant music landscape in 2026.
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