Fontaines D.C. – A Hero’s Death
Fontaines D.C. widen their scope on their second full-length.
Indie Rock
Phoebe Bridgers – Punisher
Phoebe Bridgers takes a leap on her sophomore LP, Punisher.
Sports Team – Deep Down Happy
Deep Down Happy moves along with such exuberant energy that we can’t help but feel amused and entertained.
Soccer Mommy – color theory
Soccer Mommy’s second album is equal parts buoyant, earworm riffs and gut punches.
Big Thief – Two Hands
Two Hands serves as the band’s call to arms—an unspoken dedication to not only put forth music that matters, but also a face-forward shake of the shoulders followed by a clutching embrace.
Vivian Girls – Memory
Memory poignantly conveys how time has caught up with the Vivian Girls. It may look into the past, but the trio are not the same anymore both creatively and personally.
Alex G – House of Sugar
Alex G’s ninth album is a multi-layered delight.