This week sees the announcement of the sophomore LP from Gray/Smith. Like their contemporaries in APIE, the band finds a bit of comfort in the frayed ends of country, a kinship to…
Another tender indie pop missive out of the upcoming Peel Dream Magazine. Rising above the mists, “Central Park West,” soars on strums, flutes, and half-whispered vocals. The song slinks in slow before…
The UK has had a fine run of trad folk lately — from Daisy Rickman and the full Broadside Hacks roster, but there’s always room for one more on the speakers. American…
Two familiar names come together for an exciting new album out this fall. J.R. Bohannon (Ryley Walker, Torres) and Dave Shuford (Rhyton, No-Neck Blues Band) join as a duo on the new…
Still playing a bit of catch-up on last week, but there’s more great singles in store and RSTB faves The Smashing Times announce a new album on the way this winter. Keeping…
More goodness out of Sophomore Lounge this week with a new single and album on the way from Styrofoam Winos. The Winos bring together a trio of favorites — Lou Turner, Trevor…
Got a couple more singles that surfaced while I was out, including another jangled gem form the upcoming Chime School LP. The band leans into the classic caress of Sarah and Subway,…
After being out for a few days last week, I’m catching up on the news that slipped out while I was a way. RSTB favorites Animal Piss, It’s Everywhere return with a…
The Aussie contingent has been a bit quieter around here of late, but it’s great to see a few favorites still serving up new singles. Pop Filter, featuring members of The Ocean…
The word relaxed often crops up when talking about Mike Horn’s work, and it’s a fair descriptor for much of Seawind of Battery’s catalog. From the first strains of Seawind’s debut in…
Another delightful ray of sunshine slips out from the upcoming Kate Bollinger LP. Album opener “What’s This About (La La La La)” wafts out of the speakers on strums and swooned vocals.…
Perennial favorites Goat are back with a new album today and the first single, “Ouroboros” finds them in a particularly rhythm-forward mood. The band’s long been pinned to polyrhythms, picking through funk…
I’m always a sucker for something that’s just doused in the decadence of the ‘70s, hell I’ve made two playlists that celebrate artists that nail that particular aesthetic. Alex Izenberg’s been chasing…
Following a single last year, word comes down this week on Yasmin Williams’ Nonesuch debut. The multi-instrumentalist has stunned with her stringwork over the past few years and the bump up to…
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