Mitski Disappears with Grace on Eighth Album
On her eighth album, Nothing’s About to Happen to Me, singer-songwriter Mitski employs a country-folk sound to reflect the peace found in isolation.
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Cassandra Jenkins Creates a Striking New Ambient LP
Cassandra Jenkins’ new LP conveys moods and calming vibes, along with the creative imagination of its creator and her fellow musicians. It’s a beautiful piece of work.
Scowl Expertly Blend Alt-rock and Hardcore
On Are We All Angels, Scowl seamlessly weave in alternative rock influences on a crossover-ready set of melodic hardcore bangers.
Japanese Breakfast Find Inspiration in the Past
On For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women), Japanese Breakfast quiet the fanfare but deliver enough quality to stay relevant.
Cassandra Jenkins Trips the Cosmos on ‘My Light, My Destroyer’
Brimming with cosmic musings and darkened Americana, My Light, My Destroyer earns Cassandra Jenkins a place among the best contemporary singer-songwriters.
Khruangbin Are Still Easygoing and Effortlessly Cool
A LA SALA delivers on what Khruangbin are known for: chill, mostly easygoing guitar melodies backed by a deep rhythm section groove.
Mitski Beguiles on ‘The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We’
Mitski’s The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We marks a shift away from her earlier work toward a more mainstream sound that might even be called Americana.
Slowdive’s ‘Everything Is Alive’ Is a Masterpiece of Subtlety
From the haunted guitars to the impressionist vocals, from the most spell-binding drones to the brisk tempos, this is a Slowdive album through and through.
Kevin Morby’s ‘More Photographs (A Continuum)’ Expands the Conversation
More Photographs has its moments, and for anyone wanting to explore old photos, memory, and mortality with Kevin Morby, it broadens the thinking.
Durand Jones’ Solo Debut Is Powerful and Personal
Braiding stirring songwriting prowess and beautiful vocals, Durand Jones has created one of the most assured and brightest debut albums in quite some time.
Wednesday’s ‘Rat Saw God’ Is a Vivid Tapestry of Misery
On Wednesday’s spectacular Rat Saw God, the North Carolina quintet weave a vivid tapestry of misery led by Karly Hartzman’s ekphrastic storytelling.
Mitski Warns Us About the Dangers of Love and Death on ‘Laurel Hell’
Mitski’s Laurel Hell possesses a kind of weird timelessness. The album seems like an artifact from the past that somehow seems relevant in the present.