The Tallest Man on Earth – Just Beyond Endless Mountain
Kristian Matsson is a reassuring constant in a changing world. Underestimate him at your peril.
Folk / Country
Beck – Ride Lonesome
The veteran singer-songwriter revists the bittersweet country-folk of Sea Change and Morning Phase.
The Tubs – Hard Life
Jangle, folk, power pop, fuzzy college rock—it shouldn’t work, but no one has told The Tubs that.
Lily Seabird – Lightspheres on Their Way
The Burlington, Vermont singer-songwriter takes flight on her third album.
This Is Lorelei – The Singer in My Band
Nate Amos’ latest album as This Is Lorelai is a spellbinding AOTY contender.
Westside Cowboy – It Goes On
Confident, varied, and unashamedly fun, It Goes On is an astonishing debut album that announces a bold new talent.
Phoebe Bridgers – Lost Weekend
Six years after her breakthrough moment, Phoebe Bridgers’ third album is a timely reminder that more is frequently less.