Liz Lawrence – Vespers
Liz Lawrence’s Vespers—a beautiful tribute to her late sister Jessie’s tragically short life—will undoubtedly resonate with listeners seeking comfort and understanding in times of grief.
Folk / Country
Marisa Anderson – The Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music
Inspired by source material from Harry Smith’s immense archives, Portland-based guitarist Marisa Anderson has crafted an important and mesmerising work of majestic folk music.
Kevin Morby – Little Wide Open
Eight albums in, the folk rock-singwriter reflects on where he’s been and leans into what lies ahead.
Kacey Musgraves – Middle of Nowhere
Kacey Musgraves showcases her wit and warmth, as she returns to her country roots on Middle of Nowhere, a sumptuously produced record with enough sharp songwriting to outweigh its occasional missteps.
Ora Cogan – Hard Hearted Woman
Elevated yet approachable, the Canadian singer/songwriter‘s Sacred Bones debut offers a powerful entry point into Cogan‘s quietly bewitching world.
Book of Churches – Book of Churches
Divorce guitarist/vocalist Felix Mackenzie-Barrow explores sparse folk on his solo debut.
Bill Callahan – My Days Of 58
Bill Callahan’s eighth album under his given name continues a remarkably consistent run that dates back to his Smog days.