King Creosote & Michael Johnston: The Bound of the Red Deer
King Creosote & Michael Johnston The Bound of the Red Deer (Independent Release) The collaboration between Scotlandâs King Creosote (Kenny Anderson) and Canadaâs Michael Johnston is billed as âa decade-long More...
Field Mouse: Episodic
Field Mouse Episodic (Topshelf Records) If Weezer were fronted by Blonde Redheadâs Kazu Makino, the resulting band might sound like Field Mouse. Episodic is a breezy, brief record filled with sunny guitar rock, More...
Blind Pilot: And Then Like Lions
Blind Pilot And Then Like Lions (ATO Records) Despite having a dark name, Portlandâs Blind Pilot crafts beautiful, delicate folk music. Itâs been five years since their last release, but the band has poured More...
Lisa Hannigan: At Swim
Lisa Hannigan At Swim (ATO Records) After a period of time off and writerâs block, Irish singer/songwriter Lisa Hannigan has returned with an album so cohesive that she makes it look effortless. At Swim seems More...
Angel Olsen: My Woman
Angel Olsen My Woman (Jagjaguwar) Angel Olsenâs latest album is one of the most buzzed-about records of the year, and with good reason. âI just want to be alive, make something real,â she declares on opening More...
Biffy Clyro: Ellipsis
Biffy Clyro Ellipsis (14th Floor Records) âWe have achieved so much more than you possibly thought we could,â Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil croons on âWolves of Winter.â As far as opening tracks go, More...
Blood Orange: Freetown Sound
Blood Orange Freetown Sound (Domino Recording Co Ltd) Freetown Sound may have a timeless sound, but it is a record that could only be made today. Devonté Hynes, who performs under the moniker Blood Orange, More...
The Avett Brothers: True Sadness
The Avett Brothers True Sadness (American Recordings/Republic Records) North Carolina folk rockers have spent ages and albums establishing themselves as ones to watch on the scene. With True Sadness The Avett More...
Bat for Lashes: The Bride
Bat for Lashes The Bride (Parlophone Records) The concept album has earned a somewhat cheesy reputation, but English songstress Natasha Khanâs The Bride is an accomplishment in storytelling. The eponymous bride More...
Minor Victories: Minor Victories
Minor Victories Minor Victories (Fat Possum) As far as indie collectives go, Minor Victories has tapped talent from some of the UKâs most interesting groups. Justin Lockey of Editors connected first with Rachel More...
