Joseph Shabason and Nicholas Krgovich return with a pastoral, country-tinged exploration of middle-age contentment on their latest collaborative effort.
Ruth Garbus Finds Clarity in the Austere on ‘Profound’
On her latest album, Ruth Garbus embraces a light, lucid approach to songwriting, blending surrealism with a newfound technical precision.
Kelsey Lu’s ‘So Help Me God’ Is a Masterclass in Emotional Catharsis
Kelsey Lu returns with a sprawling, orchestral folk-pop odyssey that navigates the complexities of heartbreak and the divine nature of self-discovery.
Marisa Anderson’s ‘The Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music’ Is a Masterpiece of Empathy
Guitarist Marisa Anderson explores the humanity within music from nations historically at odds with the U.S. in her latest, deeply moving project.
Zhu’s ‘Black Midas’ Turns Tragedy Into Gold
In his fifth studio album, producer Zhu transforms the trauma of losing his home to fire into a masterclass of melodic techno and introspective R&B.
Friko’s ‘Something Worth Waiting For’ Is an Ambitious Triumph
Chicago indie rockers Friko return with their sophomore album, delivering a cathartic, expansive, and deeply relatable evolution of their sound.
Book of Love: A Masterclass in Minimalist New Wave
Pitchfork revisits the beguiling, art-school debut of Book of Love, a quartet that brought a slyly subversive touch to 1980s club music.
OOIOO and Lightning Bolt: Together at Last!
Two avant-garde titans team up for a split LP of majestic spiritual noise.
Gary Klebe Grows Up Without Growing Old
On his debut solo album, the Shoes veteran trades in teenage idealism for a mature take, but his music is still melodically bright.
Souled American’s Downbeat Country Still Feels Vital
After a three-decade hiatus, the influential duo Souled American returns with their seventh studio album, ‘Sanctions,’ proving their haunting, atmospheric sound remains as potent as ever.
Sean Solomon’s Busy, Messed-Up World: A Solo Debut
The former Moaning frontman pivots to a more intimate, animated folk sound on his introspective solo debut, ‘The World Is Not Good Enough.’
WU LYF Returns From 15-Year Slumber to Make Us Feel Again
After a decade and a half of silence, the enigmatic Mancunian collective WU LYF returns with their sophomore album, ‘A Wave That Will Never Break.’