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.
Indie Pop
Of Montreal – aethermead
Thirty years into a storied career, Kevin Barnes is back with another break-up record—but can aethermead help to reverse Of Montreal’s creative decline?
Greg Mendez – Beauty Land
Philadelphia based singer-songwriter Greg Mendez was one of 2023’s unexpected success stories. Can his first full-length for Dead Oceans survive the weight of expectation?
Cindy – Another Country
Cindy’s intoxicating fusion of slowcore and indie pop makes the San Francisco quartet one of the best quiet bands in the business.
Brigitte Calls Me Baby – Irreversible
Brigitte Calls Me Baby’s Irreversible aims for grandeur, gloss and breakout buzz, but beneath the sheen lies a hollow, derivative record short on risk, substance and memorable songwriting.
Cut Worms – Transmitter
On Transmitter, Max Clarke enlists Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy to subtly refresh the Cut Worms formula, honouring his classic rock influences without sounding trapped by them.
Hater – Mosquito
Four years on from the well-received Sincere, Malmö’s Hater find themselves at a creative crossroads.