Nicole Atkins Welcomes the Pain and the Pop Grandeur on ‘Drama’
Six years after her last LP, noir pop singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins returns with a resplendent record that turns isolation into theater.
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Liana Flores’ New EP Is More Focused and Self-Assured
And So It Goes blends Liana Flores’ Brazilian roots with high-quality songs and outstanding vocals, wrapped in a modern jazz-pop style.
The Flawless Vitality of Paris Paloma’s ‘The Fatal Flaw’
Paris Paloma tackles art, love, and everything in between through a feminist lens in her empowered sophomore album The Fatal Flaw.
Joan As Police Woman Reimagines the Past and Present
Joan As Police Woman revisits her 2009 debut Real Life with warm, retro-modern arrangements, showcasing her skill as a songwriter and producer.
Park Hills Circle Embraces Sophisticated Folk on Solo Debut
It’s a turbulent, often crazy world, but under the Park Hills Circle name, Maris O’Tierney is a warm, engaging respite from the world’s harsh realities.
Rachael Sage Finds Hope in Harmony, Turning Tragedy Into Song
For Rachael Sage, songs can do something few public conversations can. They create common ground before people retreat into fixed positions.
Margaret Glaspy Highlights Beautiful Dualities on New Album
Indie folk artist Margaret Glaspy’s latest album, I Am Both, is a low-key masterwork of observational wisdom, lilting melodies, and sharp wit.
“Eve of Destruction”: History Never Repeats Itself in These 12 Versions
From the Vietnam War and mid-1960s sociopolitical turmoil to its 21st-century repurposing, P. F. Sloan’s folk-rock classic “Eve of Destruction” retains its eerie power.
‘A World of Our Own’ Is a Maximalist Folk Compendium
This is a well-fleshed-out picture of how UK and Irish folk revival artists of the 1960s drew from and inspired their more widely recognized North American counterparts.
Niall Horan Serves a Familiar Dish on ‘Dinner Party’
While it includes some fresh autobiographical details, Niall Horan’s Dinner Party is a rehash of boy band tropes.
Ruth Garbus Creates Thought-Provoking Bedroom Pop on ‘Profound’
What’s so striking about Ruth Garbus and her latest record is how musically adventurous, wondrous and revelatory it is in its maturity and self-acceptance.
Pictish Trail Return With a Lovely But Brooding LP
Like a walk through an old cemetery at twilight, Pictish Trail’s Life Slime is a dark but often lovely experience.