Category: Records

Album | Heather Woods Broderick – Glider

Heather Woods Broderick is breaking out. One of Laura Gibson and Sharon Van Etten’s backing band members, as well as a past member of Efterklang, it makes sense to finally be listening to her first full album, moving out of…

Album | Emily Portman – Coracle

Emily Portman is, without a doubt, one of the world’s most magical contributors to the folk scene, and is also arguably England’s strongest in the industry by a wide margin. Embracing traditional sounds and themes with open arms, she innovates…

Album | Lucy Rose – Work It Out

Lucy Rose’s second album might not feature anything too challenging, any radical twists or changes of direction, but you don’t need to scratch too far beneath the surface to find Work It Out full of wondrous charms, sweet melodies and…

Album | Gill Landry – Gill Landry

Gill Landry’s self-titled third album is a collection of tales from someone who has learned proceeding with caution might be best for survival. The Louisiana native and long-time Old Crow Medicine Show member has created one of those go-to records…

Album | Ryan Adams – Ten Songs from Carnegie Hall

Ryan Adams’ output over the last 15 years of his solo career has been nothing short of prolific, with a string of albums complimented by an array of one-off singles and side-projects. Perhaps it’s no surprise then that when he…

Album | Dawes – All Your Favorite Bands

The fourth album from Los Angelas based foll-rock band, Dawes, proves to be a phenomenal addition to their discography. Produced in Nashville by David Rawlings, All Your Favorite Bands features nine new original recordings written by guitarist and vocalist Taylor…

Album | Of Monsters and Men – Beneath the Skin

Of Monsters and Men is taking over the indie pop rock scene – and rightfully so. Their epic second studio album features 13 powerful, bellowing, and memorable tracks. Immediately upon pressing play, the listener is surrounded by drums with a…

Album | Keston Cobblers Club – Wildfire

A band with a larger-than-life backstory (the ‘cobblers’ part of the name is said to come from a cobbler in the town of Keston, who, alongside other townsfolk, made music to make people dance, which in the process would ruin…

Album | Daughn Gibson – Carnation

Daughn Gibson has made a name for himself by marrying country and Americana to electronica, but his third record Carnation feels like more of a homage to the sounds of the 80s than his previous work. At times it feels…

Album | Hop Along – Painted Shut

I first stumbled on Frances Quinlan through her song ‘Bruno Is Orange‘ back in 2006, becoming slightly obsessed with it. It felt innocent, risking tweeness, but there was an articulate strangeness to these playful yet dark lyrics and their sing-song delivery. Nine years and several releases…