Lifeguard – Ripped & Torn
The young Chicago trio paves the way for the next generation of art punks on their scuzzed-up, yet tuneful major indie label debut LP. Juan Edgardo Rodríguez reviews.
Indie Rock
Christopher Owens – I Wanna Run Barefoot Through Your Hair
Former Girls frontperson Christopher Owens finally fulfils his solo potential.
St. Vincent – All Born Screaming
St. Vincent’s seventh album is a welcome return to form.
Arab Strap – I’m totally fine with it don’t give a fuck anymore
Arab Strap’s eighth album sees the band decking their idiosyncratic brand of post-rock with a warmer, smoky sheen.
Ducks Ltd. – Harm’s Way
Canadian janglers Ducks Ltd. take flight on their second album.
Feeble Little Horse – Girl With Fish
Feeble Little Horse find their stride on their second album.
Boygenius – the record
The record is not an epoch-defining instant classic. It’s just fine.