Womb – One Is Always Heading Somewhere (Flying Nun)
One Is Always Heading Somewhere is a record that shimmers like light on water—fluid, reflective, and utterly immersive.
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Reb Fountain – How Love Bends (Fountain Records) 13th Floor Album Review
How Love Bends, the new album by Reb Fountain, is a haunting and immersive exploration of love in all its facets—its beauty, its pain, and its transformative power.
The Chills – Spring Board: The Early Unrecorded Songs (Fire)
The Chills have long held a special place in the indie music world, with frontman Martin Phillipps being the band’s constant, and driving creative force. Emerging from Dunedin, New Zealand, during the 1980s, the band quickly became a cornerstone of the iconic Dunedin sound.
Cash & Skye – Just A Stranger (Little Record Co.) (13th Floor Album Review)
Cash & Skye make a compelling debut with Just a Stranger, an indie pop rock album that blends its influences into a cohesive, flowing collection of songs. The duo, composed of Henri Cash (of Starcrawler) and Sophia Skye, forge a distinct identity that balances raw, textured instrumentation with Skye’s airy yet emotionally grounded vocals.
The Delines – Mr. Luck & Ms. Doom (El Cortez)
The Delines’ latest album Mr. Luck & Ms. Doom stands as a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of country soul, seamlessly weaving Willy Vlautin’s evocative narratives with soul-stirring melodies, poignant lyrics, and Amy Boone’s deeply expressive vocals. This album enriches the traditions of Americana, showcasing the band’s powerful and moving blend of musical storytelling.
Gary Louris – Dark Country (Sham/Thirty Tigers)
Gary Louris has long been a master of weaving emotion into melody, and with Dark Country, he delivers an album both intimate and expansive, a reflection on love, time, and life’s unpredictable currents. This is an album of deep feeling, crafted with the patience of an artist who knows the best songs are lived as […]
Nadia Reid – Enter Now Brightness (Slow Time/Chrysalis)
With Enter Now Brightness, Nadia Reid delivers an album shaped by upheaval, movement, and self-reckoning. She has long been celebrated for her ethereal voice and deeply personal storytelling, establishing herself as one of New Zealand’s most distinctive singer-songwriters.
Heather Maloney – Exploding Star (Signature Sounds) (13th Floor Album Review)
Heather Maloney‘s latest album, Exploding Star, is a masterclass in intimate and evocative storytelling, wrapped in rich, modern folk soundscapes.
FKA twigs – Eusexua (Young/Atlantic) (13th Floor Album Review)
With her new album Eusexua, FKA twigs confirms her place as a trailblazer in avant-garde music, dance, and fashion. Musically she pushes boundaries with hypnotic rhythms, raw emotion, and stunning vocals, weaving themes of empowerment, sensuality, and transformation into a lush aesthetic landscape.
Songhoy Blues – Héritage (Transgressive) 13th Floor Album Review
With their fourth studio album, Héritage, Songhoy Blues—consisting of Garba Touré (guitar), Aliou Touré (vocals), and Oumar Touré (bass)—deliver a vibrant homage to their roots while continuing to innovate.