ALBUM REVIEW: “Clear Moon” by Mount Eerie
Phil Elverum’s latest furthers his tribute to the Pacific Northwest, while doing away with the metal of 2009’s Wind’s Poem.
ALBUM REVIEW: “Gallery” by Craft Spells
The new EP from Justin Vallesteros’ bedroom-pop project is a pleasant update to his 2010’s debut record.
ALBUM REVIEW: “True” by Violens
Violens make classically beautiful pop songs gift-wrapped in jangly sounds of the 1980s.
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This young London band makes jangle pop sound fresh and exciting all over again.
ALBUM REVIEW: “Fear Fun” by Father John Misty
Josh Tillman’s first album as Father John Misty is a playful exploration of some of Western music’s most beloved undercurrents.
ALBUM REVIEW: “Silent Hour/Golden Mile” by Daniel Rossen
The solo EP from one of Grizzly Bear’s songwriters is by no means a disappointment.
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A creative outlet for Nashville-based Daniel James, Canon Blue specializes in ethereal folktronica with a distinct ambient undercurrent.
ALBUM REVIEW: “Better Luck Next Life” by Royal Baths
Royal Baths’ second album delivers more of the band’s trademark garage murkiness.