The Dears Celebrate the Beauty Surrounding Them
With their new album, the Dears add some complex sounds to expand their universe, even if their consistency was never in question.
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Sessa Harnesses Soulful Sparks on Gorgeous LP
Sessa makes magic. Refreshing musical subtleties and emotional complexities make Peqeuna Vertigem de Amor worth repeat listens.
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
Milo J Shows Off the Beauty of Argentine Folk
Milo J’s La Vida Era Más Corta is a display of youth inserting itself into an ancient landscape with more pride in its history than anxiety about modernizing it.
Yalla Miku Pack a Cosmopolitan Punch on ‘2’
The music fascinates and scintillates. 2 is an exciting new step for Yalla Miku as the group harness their collective chemistry and finds ways to elevate it.
Tommy Talton’s Posthumous Southern Tales
These are the last songs of a dying man, Tommy Talton, joined by his peers. He’s just doing what he loves one more time with his friends.
Patricia Brennan Creates Otherworldly Jazz
Patricia Brennan has assembled a unique ensemble featuring strings and electronics, as well as a jazz quintet. She continues to astound us.
Charlie Bruber Goes on an Experimental Folk Adventure
Charlie Bruber’s unique, lovable record navigates different stylistic paths while maintaining its consistently high quality.
Golden Apples Deliver a Bushel of New Tunes
While 1990s college rock clearly informs much of Golden Apples’ Shooting Star, you might hear echoes of the Feelies and even the Velvet Underground.
Terry Klein Melds Texas Hill Country Music and Folk
Is this folk or is this country music? Terry Klein doesn’t choose as much as he shows the connections between the two. Suffice it to say, this is Texas music.
Ruel Creates Sunny, Self-Assured Pop Creates Happiness
Australian singer-songwriter Ruel opts for an optimistic tone on his sophomore album Kicking My Feet, mixing soft rock, funk, and pop.
William Prince Moves ‘Further From the Country’
William Prince’s mix of character studies and thoughtful meditations combines for an album with staying power. Further From the Country looks at change and distance.