The Olivia Tremor Control – The Same Place
The third and final album from the Elephant 6 collective’s shining lights is a psychedelic feast for the senses and a timely reminder of Olivia Tremor Control’s enduring appeal.
Indie Pop
Teenage Fanclub – Do Not Dare to Dream
Teenage Fanclub’s thirteenth album is comfortable, pleasant, and criminally dull.
Johnny Marr – The Age of Everything
The fifth solo record from the former Smiths guitarist is a mature, confident exhibition of both his guitar chops and songwriting ability.
Wishy – Nature’s Pill
Nature’s Pill is the second full-length from Indianapolis five-piece Wishy, who fuse elements of ’90s alt rock with shoegaze and dream pop.
The Tubs – Hard Life
Jangle, folk, power pop, fuzzy college rock—it shouldn’t work, but no one has told The Tubs that.
This Is Lorelei – The Singer in My Band
Nate Amos’ latest album as This Is Lorelai is a spellbinding AOTY contender.
Phoebe Bridgers – Lost Weekend
Six years after her breakthrough moment, Phoebe Bridgers’ third album is a timely reminder that more is frequently less.