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.
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Kevin Morby Opens the Door on ‘A Night at the Little Los Angeles’
Sundowner and A Night at the Little Los Angeles work together to satisfy multiple moods and develop a complete picture of Kevin Morby’s work.
Durand Jones and the Indications Keep Innovating Modern Soul with ‘Private Space’
Durand Jones and the Indications push the boundaries of soul music with Private Space, reminding us that the genre was never a relic of the past.
Shame Are an Unstoppable Force on ‘Drunk Tank Pink’
Shame's Drunk Tank Pink emphasizes something that's become even rarer than a rock star: a legitimately exciting band.
Kevin Morby Gets Back to Basics on ‘Sundowner’
On Sundowner, Kevin Morby sings of valleys, broken stars, pale nights, and the midwestern American sun. Most of the time, he's alone with his guitar and a haunting mellotron.
Bright Eyes’ ‘Down in the Weeds’ Is a Return to Form and a Statement of Hope
Bright Eyes may not technically be emo, but they are transcendently expressive, beatifically melancholic. Down in the Weeds is just the statement of grounding that we need as a respite from the churning chaos around us.
Khruangbin Add Vocals But Keep the Funk on ‘Mordechai’
Khruangbin's third album Mordechai is a showcase for their chemistry and musical chops.
Phoebe Bridgers Sublimely Documents the Surreal Present on ‘Punisher’
At 25, Phoebe Bridgers is an artist at the beginning of her career, though Punisher sounds more like the work of a time-tested veteran.
Leon Bridges and Khruangbin Imbue Texas with Some Fresh Air
Texas artists Leon Bridges and Khruangbin create some mellow, cosmic soul on a delightful EP that shows off their respective strengths.
Bill Fay’s Second Act Continues With ’Countless Branches’
One of Britain's most underrated singer-songwriters is going from strength to strength in his 70s. As ever, Bill Fay focuses on the search for meaning and substance in everyday life.
Khruangbin Go All-Out Summer with New Dub Mix, ‘Hasta El Cielo’
If Khruangbin's Con Todo El Mundo was a sweltering Texas night drive, then Hasta El Cielo is a beachfront sunset. No longer on the attack, Khruangbin relax at last.
Bleached Sneak Up on You with Their Brand of Power Pop
Bleached's Don't You Think You've Had Enough? is a summer record with big sing-along power pop songs that deliver.
