“Lo Hi Lo” by Paperhaus
Paperhaus’s Lo Hi Lo is a comfortable, fun indie-pop EP, delivered with pure pop precision and an eye toward melding the absurd with the earnest.
"The Ash & Clay" by Milk Carton Kids
The Ash & Clay by the Milk Carton Kids is full of perfect harmonies and great lyrics, and should be in the collection of every fan of modern American folk music.
“Ripely Pine” by Lady Lamb The Beekeeper
Aly Spaltro’s voice is an idiosyncratic force of pure emotion, perforating the quiet moments of Ripely Pine with outbursts of sheer violence.
“In The Dark, We Set Sail” by True Gents
On their debut full-length, True Gents show promise, and show off their command of traditional Celtic instruments.
HEAR THIS: Star & Micey
The eponymous leadoff single from Memphis’s Star & Micey’s EP, I Can’t Wait, is an insanely catchy indie-folk slapfest.
ALBUM REVIEW: “Rhythm and Repose” by Glen Hansard
On Rhythm and Repose, Glen Hansard blends acoustic and space pop, making peace with his inner shouter.
YOU GOTTA SEE THIS: “Full Impartial” by The Assembly Line
For The Assembly Line’s “Full Impartial,” director Timothy Bailey stuck with a lot of close shots, a perfect way to tell a simple short story about a breakup.
ALBUM REVIEW: “The Bird Is Coming Down to Earth” by The Soft Hills
The Soft Hills’ The Bird Is Coming Down to Earth is perfect music for shutting your eyes and just getting lost for an hour.