David Garland Eloquently Navigates Loss on ‘The Spark’
David Garland’s The Spark may be an expression of loss, but it also overflows with kindness, positivity, and the endless curiosity of a truly original artist. Â
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Friendly Rich Turns to Ambitious Sonic World Building
Friendly Rich’s The Birds of Marsville fits comfortably and deservedly among centuries of meticulously crafted birdsong compositions. It’s a wild, joyous ride.
The Primitive Passion of Nathan O’Flynn-Pruitt Â
Nathan O’Flynn-Pruitt will often let his guitar do the talking for long stretches, establishing moods that are sometimes reflective and frequently somber.
Eli Winter Shows His Creative Dexterity on New LP
Eli Winter might not be pulling back the curtain on everything with his new LP, but he presents a more complete picture of his art’s diversity.
Satomimagae Builds Dynamic Atmosphere on ‘Taba’
Aesthetically cohesive, Satomimagae’s Taba consists of many sounds and feelings. It’s geometrically organic and takes her even further afield in invigorating ways.
Circuit des Yeux’s Glorious New LP Is Modern-Day Alchemy
Circuit des Yeux’s work, including her singular voice, conjures the grand epics, the metamorphoses that the ancients whispered and sang about.
The Weather Station Discover Our ‘Humanhood’ in Shared Descent
Humanhood finds the Weather Station going deep to find whatever heaven may exist on the surface above. There is an identifiable signature to the music.
Nathan Bowles Trio Create Cosmic Americana on ‘Are Possible’
On their first official album as a trio, the Nathan Bowles Trio forsake egotism in favor of collective world-building with warm, inviting acoustic music.
Hannah Frances Unveils Mystic, Lush Folk on ‘Keeper of the Shepherd’
Hannah Frances’ hypnotic new album Keeper of the Shepherd is a master class in sophisticated songwriting and pastoral scene-setting.
Avi C. Engel Evokes Ancient to Modern Sounds on ‘Too Many Souls’
Too Many Souls is the latest installment in Canadian alternative folk artist Avi C. Engel’s pursuit of “one long continuous song”.
Mare Berger Mesmerizes and Enchants on Gorgeous ‘Dreaming Blue’
Mare Berger’s Dreaming Blue is a richly melodic ode to love, grief and nature, and it wears its Joni Mitchell and Joanna Newsom influences well.
Dave Scanlon’s ‘Taste Like Labor’ Is Quietly Intense
Dave Scanlon’s Taste Like Labor straddles a line between dark folk and fractured indie pop on his first solo album in more than two years.